Good morning, Philadelphia.

Tuesday’s ribbon cutting opened Commerce Connector — a $2.7 million greenspace in Old City that transformed an unused alley into a passage linking the Independence Visitor Center and Carpenters’ Hall.

Councilmember Mark Squilla secured city funding while local nonprofits will maintain the space.

World Stage, the legendary University City concert hall formerly known as World Cafe Live, will close at the end of October after a 22-year run amid a bankruptcy filing earlier this year.

Cavanaugh’s River Deck has transformed into Haunted Pier for Halloween with spooky cocktails, fall food, and themed parties.

It runs on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. through Nov. 1 (417 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd).

Settlement Music School in Queen Village now offers its acclaimed arts-integrated Kaleidoscope preschool program online via the KWEST platform, which uses music, dance, and art to build school readiness skills.

Teachers and homeschoolers can subscribe for low fees (individuals at $7 and classrooms at $10).

Health officials report 1,286 measles cases, 247 hospitalizations and five deaths across 42 counties in 2026.

Philadelphia residents are urged to get free MMR vaccines at local health centers or pharmacies, and those without full vaccination records should consult their providers.

Developer Brian O’Neill withdrew his application for a data center (4-million sqft) in King of Prussia after the Board of Supervisors denied his plan; today, the zoning appeal meeting was canceled and he continues suing Upper Merion Township.

The NFL announced that the Eagles will not be penalized for handling Jalen Hurts’ blood clots after consultations with team medical staff + the London branch of the Cleveland Clinic before their Oct.

11 game; Hurts, now on blood thinners, is expected to miss the season.

The Flyers defeated the Avalanche 3-2 Monday at Xfinity Mobile Arena thanks to Matvei Michkov’s two goals (and solid saves from Joseph Woll) as the team builds momentum after a slow start.

They will face the Sabres Wednesday.

The Sixers began a new era last night with a 106-100 win over the Knicks in New York, led by Joel Embiid’s defense & Tyrese Maxey’s fast-paced play.

Missing key role players, the team will host its home opener Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m.

The Sixers are ranked second in the East after trading Paul George for Jaylen Brown and signing LeBron James — moves that have raised hopes for a championship run as they face tough Eastern competition today.