Good morning, Philadelphia.

Philadelphia is celebrating jazz legend John Coltrane's 100th birthday with a week of concerts, talks, film screenings and poetry readings that highlight his impact on the local music scene, including events at his restored former home in Strawberry Mansion, while Ars Nova Workshop leads a discussion today.

Philly welcomes Oktoberfest celebrations starting Saturday, Sept.

26 with a family-friendly festival on South Street featuring German-style beers, brats and live oom-pah music from Brauhaus Schmitz scheduled from noon to 8 p.m. Other local venues including Lovecity Manayunk and Yards Brewing Company offer additional events with contests and themed treats.

This weekend, enjoy Fall Fest at Morgan’s Pier (today) with a pumpkin patch, seasonal drinks and live music; a hoagie showdown featuring wrestling on Canal St on Sept.

27; immersive theater SPORTS! on Sept. 26; Coltrane tribute concerts and Longwood Gardens’ Festival of Fountains through Sept. 27.

Today, a Philadelphia teacher at the Workshop School admitted to lying about being Black and Palestinian after activists from Philly Educators for Palestine confronted her.

Groups have since cut ties with her — raising concerns about trust with vulnerable youth.

The College of Arts and Sciences received a $22.5 million gift from Gabriel Gilinski (2008 alum) and his wife Stephanie Tuesday to fund undergraduate scholarships and create endowed professorships in history, political science, and economics at Penn.

Philadelphia School District workers represented by 32BJ approved a new contract last Friday at Benjamin Franklin High that gives them a 9.5% raise over three years, a $2,350 bonus, and 25 paid parental leave days starting Jan.

1, with added benefits for maintenance jobs.

Pennie (Pennsylvania's health insurance marketplace) will lead to a 16% premium hike for individuals and a 10% increase for small business plans in 2027, as rising healthcare and drug costs prompt the change, according to the Pennsylvania Insurance Department.

Highmark agreed to keep Rothman Orthopaedics in network for Blue Shield customers after Oct.

1 following a dispute over out-of-network physician assistants. The insurer and Rothman resolved the issue (the dispute centered on contract rules) to ensure continued access for Pennsylvania patients.

Philadelphia Eagles will travel to Chicago on Monday, Sept.

28 at 9:15 p.m. ET to host the Bears on Monday Night Football. The Eagles aim to start 3-0 by relying on a strong defensive line and improved offense to control early downs + force swift drives.

After the preseason game on Sept.

21, the NHL fined Capitals forward Andrew Cristall $2,250.86 for cross-checking Flyers defenseman Hunter McDonald in Hershey, Pa. The fine, which goes to the *Players' Emergency Assistance Fund*, followed Cristall recording 15 penalty minutes in a 5-2 loss.

The Phillies bullpen is counting on veteran closer Jhoan Duran and rookie Alex McFarlane as they face five games left with a playoff berth at stake.

Duran has 33 saves with a low ERA while McFarlane has shown promise in 17 innings in recent outings.