Good morning, Philadelphia.

Wawa is testing a new pre-packaged sushi pilot at outlets in Media (and Glen Mills) with six cooked rolls from Sushi Soku including Philadelphia, vegetable, spicy shrimp crunch and California rolls; the company says early reactions are very favorable.

High school students from George Washington High School gave away 350 banned books at City Hall on Thursday during Banned Books Week.

They also offered library card applications to help locals learn about book bans nationwide (with nearly 12,000 banned titles reported).

The Department of Education is expanding its investigation at Swarthmore College over allegations of antisemitism after a student group posted a video showing an effigy of an Israeli soldier doused in gasoline & set on fire.

The College says it finds the complaints unmerited but will comply with federal law.

Pennsylvania will enforce strict new vape and e-cigarette rules on Monday, Oct.

19 — products not in the Attorney General’s directory may be confiscated or destroyed, and violators could face fines and license suspensions.

Mayor Parker’s administration is proposing a 20-year tax abatement to spur housing construction by converting underused office buildings; real estate developers at a Center City event argued the plan could boost long-term tax revenues, though some council members worry it might reduce funds for schools (debate continues).

The Phillies are evaluating free agents *Randy Arozarena and Seiya Suzuki* to revitalize their outfield as they aim to overcome postseason setbacks and secure a stable corner, with signing decisions potentially involving moves like trading veteran Brandon Marsh.

The Flyers have loaned Alex Bump to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms to clear roster space for new signing Michael Bunting (who inked a one-year, $1.2M deal on Oct.

6) after an underwhelming start, and Bump may return later.

The Sixers will face the Nets in their second preseason game tonight at Barclays Center in Brooklyn—game time is 7:30 p.m. ET.

With additions like LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, head coach Nick Nurse will test different rotations as the team builds chemistry for the regular season.

The Eagles travel to London on Sunday, Oct.

11 at 9:30 a.m. to face the Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Dealing with key offensive injuries and a reshuffled line, Philadelphia is seeking to break a two-game losing streak against a Jaguars defense that creates pressure.

The Eagles are testing roster depth as key players are injured and the new offensive scheme struggles to take shape.

Coach Howie Roseman faces criticism as backup players step in and the team adjusts its strategy for upcoming games + aiming to regain its past form.