Good morning, Philadelphia.

Philly AIDS Thrift brings back its annual block party tomorrow, Sept.

26, on the 700 blocks of S. 5th Street and E. Passyunk Avenue. The free event offers live music, food trucks, vendors, games, a celebrity dunk tank, and a pie-eating contest.

Philadelphia officials selected 10 residential blocks for the Curbside Appeal Program, which will offer up to $100,000 per block for projects like tree trimming or garden beds.

Residents will work with city planners to decide on improvements as part of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s H.O.M.E. plan.

18 grassroots groups in Philadelphia are suing the Federation of Neighborhood Centers after the nonprofit lost over $426,000 in funds and froze payments before ceasing operations last year; the complaint was filed last week in Common Pleas Court.

Philadelphia will celebrate National Women’s Small Business Month in October as local leaders highlight the impact of women-owned companies.

TML Communications principal Teresa M. Lundy advises small business owners to boost leadership skills using personal development plans (including quarterly SWOTs, advisory boards, and CEO days) to guide growth.

Philadelphia’s autumn weekend is busy with events, including Willie Nelson’s tour stop at the Mann and a season-opening gala by the Philadelphia Orchestra at Kimmel Center today (plus multiple festivals, haunted houses, and a Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sept.

27). Other events run through early November (see listings).

Philadelphia Theatre Company debuts Bess Wohl’s play Liberation at Suzanne Roberts Theatre from Oct.

9 to 25. The Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play explores the 1970s women’s liberation movement and its modern challenges — performances feature a phone-free policy to protect intimate scenes.

Mortgage rates climbed above 7% for a fifth straight week, raising borrowing costs for local homebuyers and slowing loan applications.

Experts say the increase may continue as interest rate hikes and market pressures affect buyer decisions.

Flyers coach Rick Tocchet said goaltender Dan Vladar, who left Tuesday's preseason game after injury, is day-to-day.

He added new goaltender Joseph Woll will start tonight's game at 7 p.m. on home ice.

Phillies pitcher Jesús Luzardo said he feels healthy and is nearly ready to help the team as he works his way back into the bullpen after pitching 30 pitches on Thursday—his comeback could boost their playoff push.

On Thursday night, the Phillies lost 5-1 to the Brewers at Citizens Bank Park; second baseman Luis Arraez (sprained left ankle) left the game and will be evaluated tomorrow as offense and bullpen struggles keep a playoff clinch at bay until Friday’s series opener.

Jenkintown High School ended its varsity football season early after just two games because there were not enough players to keep everyone safe — the team will continue practices and training while officials plan to recruit more players for a future season.