Good morning, Philadelphia.

Philadelphia officials announced that One Philly HBCU Week will run Oct.

27-31 across several local venues. The event features a Lincoln vs. Virginia Union football game with Ludacris at halftime, a college and job fair, and battles of the bands and choirs celebrating HBCU heritage.

Philadelphia’s Science History Institute has launched a new permanent exhibit “Fire and Gold: The Art of Alchemy (1450 to 1850)” that tells the story of alchemists and their early experiments in chemistry.

The exhibit displays rare paintings and books to show how alchemy evolved into modern science.

Cultural institutions will mark Indigenous Peoples’ Day with free events for families.

The Penn Museum hosts a Firstival (Oct. 10), Eastern State Penitentiary offers a guide-led tour (Oct. 9 to Oct. 12), the Museum of the American Revolution stages Native dance performances, and Please Touch Museum holds special play (Oct. 12).

Two streetery prototypes are on display at LOVE Park until Nov.

23—one made with composite recycled plastic and planters and the other with rust-free aluminum—and the city welcomes public feedback via QR codes to help shape future outdoor dining guidelines for restaurants.

Philadelphia is asking for public input on two streetery prototypes near LOVE Park.

One design features a couch-like aluminum option and the other resembles a fence built from recycled plastic (meeting ADA and safety rules) while the city collects survey responses until Thanksgiving to help speed up future approvals.

Local behavioral health experts express concerns that the growing use of GLP-1 medications may trigger eating disorder relapse in vulnerable individuals.

They urge more research (focused on weight-neutral approaches) to guide treatment and ensure safe care.

The Eagles traded Pro Bowl center Cam Jurgens and a 2027 7th-round pick to the Ravens for a 2027 5th-round pick and a 2028 2nd-round pick less than a day after Lane Johnson retired.

The move leaves the team with fewer starters – second-year Willie Lampkin prepares to step in.

After veteran Lane Johnson retired Tuesday to focus on his mental health, national sports commentators have questioned the Eagles' offensive performance as the team prepares for a Sunday showdown with the Jaguars in London (9:30 a.m. on NFL Network).

The move follows recent losses and key player changes.

Alex Cora (the leading candidate) turned down the Phillies’ offer to manage in 2027, saying he wants to focus on his family.

Phillies officials now plan to evaluate interim manager Don Mattingly as a potential permanent hire.

The Eagles will stick to their new plan as coordinator Sean Mannion said his offense remains focused despite a 24-20 loss, weak run action, and several injuries; the team will try to improve Sunday in London.

The Eagles elevated running back Dameon Pierce to their 53-man roster due to injuries as they prepare for Sunday's international game with the Jaguars.

Coach Vic Fangio said the Eagles must finish strong when an underperforming offense forces extra plays (with injuries leaving cornerback Quinyon Mitchell and edge rusher Jonathan Greenard questionable) as the team struggled to stop back-to-back scores in Sunday's loss to the Rams.