Good morning, Philadelphia.

Philadelphia is investing $7M to upgrade Lemon Hill Park after the FIFA Fan Festival, as Mayor Cherelle Parker and city planners planted a tree to start construction on a new playground, renovated sports courts, and improved lighting — some areas will close temporarily until work finishes by Spring.

FanDuel is offering its VIP customers a chance to bring their children to the Philadelphia Zoo’s Boo at the Zoo festivities on Saturday, Oct.

24 with complimentary parking, lunch, and snacks. Some addiction experts have raised concerns over inviting kids to a promotion typically aimed at adult gamblers.

Burpee, a 150-year-old seed and garden supply company, was acquired by Central Garden & Pet on Sept.

30, with CEO Jamie Mattikow staying in charge & operations remaining a separate entity in Pennsylvania. The acquisition preserves its legacy and sets the stage for future growth.

Hidden City has produced a photo book, Philadelphia in Color, that features 367 vintage images capturing Philly’s vibrant look from 1950 to 1990 (including shots from archives and personal collections).

A book launch event is planned soon to celebrate the city’s mid-century style.

In Norristown and South Philly, Latina-owned salons have become cultural hubs that mix beauty services with emotional support and mentorship (key to community connection).

Owners support language and inclusivity, helping areas feel like home.

One Philly HBCU Week begins Oct.

26 and features two football games at Lincoln Financial Field with Ludacris performing halftime on Oct. 30, a Battle of the Bands, and college and job fairs. The city partners with the Eagles and local groups to celebrate HBCU heritage and create opportunities.

North Philadelphia celebrates Puerto Rican heritage with a new mural featuring Bad Bunny, painted by Vanessa Vega and Danny Torres (local artists) at the 5th and Rising Sun intersection.

A block party will take place Friday, Oct. 23 from 5 to 9 p.m. along the mural's block.

Firefighters from across Pennsylvania rallied on Monday at the state Capitol to support a bill that will fund annual cancer screenings for both career and volunteer crews with no cost.

The measure passed the State House with bipartisan support and now heads to the Senate.

A report by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America shows Philadelphia rates as a high asthma risk, with pollution, poverty and substandard housing affecting air quality (leading to many ER visits).

Allentown tops the list for asthma-related emergencies.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts misses the season after new imaging showed blood clots in his lungs — he is now on blood thinners and his agent said he is clinically stable with expectations of a full recovery.

The Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni faces growing pressure as his offense struggles to move the ball despite recent coaching changes.

He must act fast to create a system that overcomes injuries and missing star players.