Good morning, Philadelphia.

Residents from Yardley and Lower Makefield are donating spare coats, blankets, gloves, and hats to help Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood cope with colder weather.

Volunteers from Angels in Motion coordinate donations (over 70 bags so far) through local community Facebook groups.

Avride announced its autonomous delivery bots now operate at Wonder in Rittenhouse, serving 25 concepts with additional orders taken via Grubhub.

The robots (10 a.m. to 10 p.m.) navigate Center City, Old City, and Chinatown as the company expands its tech-driven service.

Philly Cider Week returns Oct.

25 to Nov. 1 with cider tastings, food pairings, live music, and special events at local bars and restaurants. Pre-events on Oct. 24 and Oct. 28 add extra fun, and proceeds benefit The Food Trust.

Sisterly Love Collective will host Cookbooks & Convos—a two-week series of food events featuring cookbook authors, chef dinners, tastings & culinary talks from Oct.

25-Nov. 7. The events will bring together local women-owned venues for hands-on culinary experiences.

Experts say leaving leaves boosts soil and aids insects, while removing them may need chemical fertilizer.

Residents can join the Recycling Program starting Monday, Nov. 2 until Saturday, Dec. 19, which accepts bagged leaves at six convenience centers at $70 per ton — keeping Philadelphia green.

A bill requiring teachers and staff to report suspicions of AI-made explicit images is moving to Gov. Shapiro’s desk after unanimous votes in the House and Senate this week, following incidents at Lancaster County Day School and a hazing case at Cheltenham High.

Jefferson Health’s ASPIRE Center in Philadelphia reported that patients who finished treatment saw a 79% drop in suicide attempt risk and an 84% drop in psychiatric hospitalizations — according to its Clinical Impact Report.

The center uses individual therapy, full-model dialectical behavior therapy and family support to deliver tailored care.

Philadelphia health officials warned that more pregnant women are contracting measles amid the state's largest outbreak in decades.

They urge women to get the MMR vaccine (before pregnancy) to reduce severe risks for both mothers and babies.

Field Day, a new cocktail and neighborhood bar by James Beard Award-winning bartender Danny Childs, opens today at 923 N.

Second St. in Northern Liberties. The bar offers local favorite options with a $15 Holler list & a family-friendly kids menu designed for walk-ins.

Philadelphia rugby clubs show a strong community spirit as players overcome bruises and injuries to build lasting bonds on local fields.

Coach Travis Hegasi and veteran Maryanne Sorensen say the sport unites urban teams and suburban enthusiasts through its quick and physical play (a true testament to Philly’s rugged charm).

The NFL said the Eagles handled Jalen Hurts’ clearance correctly — the team will face no punishment — and Hurts remains sidelined with multiple clots, expected to miss the rest of the season.

The Philadelphia 76ers opened their season Tuesday night by defeating the defending champion Knicks 106-100, with improved teamwork and solid play that could boost the team's early momentum — a promising sign in their unselfish, star-driven lineup.

Flyers forward Matvei Michkov leads the team with seven goals in 11 games after a 3-2 win on Monday + he will aim to extend the win streak when they host the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday.

Joel Embiid is set to adjust to a new role with the Sixers this season as he learns from teammates LeBron & Jaylen while the team pursues championship aspirations.

The center will focus on supporting team play in transition and managing his minutes to stay healthy.

The Eagles are set to face the Cowboys at 7:15 p.m. Monday at Lincoln Financial Field in a divisional matchup that could shape the NFC East race.

Without star quarterback Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia plans to rely on Tanner McKee + a stronger running game to break a four-game skid.