Good morning, Philadelphia.

More than 1,000 Philadelphians signed a petition demanding safer conditions in Fairmount Park after cyclist Harry Fenton died there.

Advocacy groups including Bike Action Philly call for traffic calming measures and a lower speed limit, and they plan a protest on Oct. 12 — while the city works with PennDOT and the Streets Department on redesigning park roads.

The Philadelphia Blues Society will host its first annual blues festival on Oct.

11 at Temple University’s Ambler Campus—six sets from local and internationally renowned artists will perform acoustic and electric blues. The daylong event will also offer food trucks, craft vendors and a beer garden.

An article explains what makes a Philadelphian by covering a feud between two government officials in Delco and the internet’s big interest in Philly.

The Phanatic shares his perfect day—showing how local traditions shape the city’s identity.

Philadelphia’s annual Latin American Book Fair was held Saturday morning at the Kimmel Center with 32 Latino authors including nine-year-old bilingual writer Luke Szapiel who showcased his self-published book while celebrating his heritage.

Many attendees enjoyed traditional dance performances and a community preview of an illustrated book on gentrification in Kensington—highlighting the vibrant cultural presence.

The Sixers lost to the Knicks 112-104 in an Abu Dhabi preseason game on October 4th.

The team played better than in their previous game but still lost without stars Joel Embiid and Paul George and will face the Orlando Magic on October 10th in Philadelphia.

On Saturday at Citizens Bank Park, the Dodgers won Game 1 of the NLDS 5-3 over the Phillies to take a 1-0 series lead.

Game 2 is set for 6:08 p.m. Monday and the game featured key moments including Zack Wheeler’s return and a three-run homer by Hernández that sealed the win—sparking strong fan reactions.

Former Phillies star Jimmy Rollins is a TBS analyst who is excited for the National League playoffs and says he will knock their heads off when the Phillies face the Dodgers — his strong support shows real Philly pride.

TBS will broadcast the series with new games starting Monday, Oct. 6 at Citizens Bank Park.

The Philadelphia Union were one win away from capturing the MLS Supporters’ Shield after a 6 to 0 win boosted their season, and their match against NYCFC on Saturday at Subaru Park was crucial in a close race — several top contenders fell behind after losing points recently.

On October 4, the Phillie Phanatic had his perfect day in Philadelphia by eating a scrapple and cheese sandwich at Citizens Bank Park and later reuniting with his tortoise friends at the Philly Zoo—a day that recalled his Galápagos roots.

Scott Lauber offers three key insights on the Phillies’ outlook in their upcoming NLDS series with the Dodgers—highlighting the team’s strengths, strategies, and the challenges they face as they gear up for the postseason.

The Philadelphia 76ers selected Baylor wing VJ Edgecombe with the third pick in the NBA Draft after a tough season–Coach Nick Nurse and teammates praised his defense and work ethic, and they expect his skills will boost hopes for a strong rookie season.

Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe needs to play at least 65 games with a minimum of 20 minutes per game and rank among the top rookies in steals and points to qualify for Rookie of the Year.

He will also have to finish in the top five in another category such as rebounds, assists or blocks — a demanding target given the team’s strong competition — while staying healthy this season.