Good morning, Philadelphia.

Kensington teens will soon cut the ribbon on a community garden built on a 16-by-60 sqft vacant lot at Shelbourne and Willard.

They transformed a former dump into a lively space with trees, benches and artistic butterflies through hard work and local group help.

At Please Touch Museum, the 50th anniversary celebration kicks off this weekend with a free birthday party featuring a fashion show, magic performance, interactive cake exhibit and bubble show—registration is required for this event open Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

A study by PennEnvironment’s Zero Waste program found microplastics in all 22 water samples taken from the Delaware River watershed.

The group is urging local, state, and federal officials to tighten regulations to cut plastic pollution at the source.

WIC remains funded through 2026, but remote appointment waivers expired Wednesday, causing local families extra hurdles to access benefits.

Lawmakers must act soon to extend digital service options (a new WIC card is planned for 2027) to ensure easy access to vital nutrition support.

State health officials reported that an unvaccinated person in Lancaster County died from measles, marking the state’s fifth fatality amid 943 reported cases and about one in five hospitalizations.

Nearly all cases involve unvaccinated residents & officials are monitoring the outbreak.

This fall, locals can enjoy scenic trips from Bucks County and New Hope to the New Jersey Pine Barrens.

Day trips offer historic tours, balloon rides, and nature trails, with overnight stays available in quaint inns + visits to covered bridges and bird sanctuaries.

The Sixers are considering signing former lottery pick Rob Dillingham to fill their open two-way roster spot, aiming to add guard depth while he learns from established players like LeBron and Jaylen.

No deal has been set yet as the team continues to adjust its roster.

The Phillies rallied in extra innings from a 3–1 deficit over the Braves as Schwarber and Harper hit big homers before Alec Bohm’s go-ahead shot in the 10th (with rookie Andrew Painter pitching a scoreless final stretch), forcing a deciding Game 3 on Thursday.

The Eagles host the Rams at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, Oct.

4 at 1:00 p.m. FOX will broadcast the game as Philadelphia aims to rebound with better offensive line play while Los Angeles deals with key injuries such as missing pass rusher Myles Garrett.

At Sixers training camp today, Joel Embiid looks strong as the team builds chemistry with full participation.

Coach Nick Nurse said rookies like Labaron Philon are impressing as the team prepares for its preseason game on Oct. 5 against the Knicks — a sign of rising optimism.