Good morning, Philadelphia.

Philadelphia will celebrate Día de los Muertos with multiple local events.

At the Penn Museum on Saturday, Oct. 24, CultureFest will offer artisan markets, live music + family activities while FDR Park hosts cultural performances and Magic Gardens features a Calavera Workshop on Oct. 28.

Marsha's South Street, Philly's first queer women's sports bar, will close on Sunday, Oct.

18 after operating for just over a year. The venue, named after Black trans rights activist Marsha P. Johnson (amid allegations of a hostile work environment), said its doors will remain open for one final hurrah.

The Woodmere Museum in Chestnut Hill has launched a lending library of Mary McFadden's dresses, coats and gowns so members can borrow these historic items for special events.

The collection (donated by her estate) lets the designer's legacy be worn beyond the museum walls.

Philadelphia’s creative scene welcomes the 50th annual PMA Contemporary Craft Show at the Convention Center from Nov 6-8, with a Preview Gala on Nov 5 from 4 to 9 p.m.+ The event features 195 artists across 13 craft categories and offers live demonstrations and panel discussions, supporting museum programs.

John Welsh Elementary students attended an open house at Hartranft School in Fairhill on Thursday to preview their new learning space ahead of the district closing 17 schools and modernizing others for next school year.

The move includes planned upgrades to the schoolyard and events (zoo trip and skating trip) to welcome new students.

On Thursday night, the William Penn School District suspended student athletics at Penn Wood High School after an allegation about the athletics culture was raised.

An outside investigator has been appointed and student-athletes may share their experiences via a climate survey.

A federal agency ordered Energy Transfer to inspect its pipelines after a 600-gallon crude oil leak in Michigan raised safety concerns similar to last year’s Bucks County incident that affected drinking water.

The order also requires a pressure reduction and a repair sleeve inventory to prevent further risks.

After more than four years of repairs, the Sellers Avenue Bridge in Ridley Park reopened today.

The $9.8 million project upgraded the century-old structure with improved abutments, ADA ramps, and traffic signal enhancements while final work will wrap up in 2027.

On Thursday night the Flyers lost 2-1 to the Detroit Red Wings at home, leaving them winless in their first nine games with a 0-6-3 record.

Concerns about the team's offensive production intensify as they struggle to generate scoring chances.

NBA general managers have praised the Sixers' offseason moves for the upcoming 2026-27 season—73% said Philadelphia made the best moves and noted the team as a strong contender in the East, while key players like Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe received significant recognition.

The Eagles signed Joe Milton (26) on Friday off the Cowboys' practice squad to add insurance as Jalen Hurts missed practice with a blood clot in his leg.

The team is set to host Carolina at Lincoln Financial Field Sunday afternoon.

The Sixers hosted the Celtics in their preseason finale Friday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Coach Nick Nurse limited starter minutes to assess player health (with bench evaluations underway) as both teams prepared for the regular season opener.

The Sixers took on the Celtics today with Joel Embiid scoring 27 points and LeBron James delivering key passes, leading to a 125—120 overtime loss.

Coach Nick Nurse said the game built offensive cohesion ahead of Tuesday’s tipoff against the Knicks.