Good morning, Philadelphia.

The documentary 'KIYOSHI,' about activist Kiyoshi Kuromiya, will have its world premiere on Thursday, Nov.

5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Graham Auditorium at Moore College of Art & Design (1916 Race St.) as part of the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival's opening-night program.

A memorial for Al Gury — long-time PAFA art professor and dedicated cat rescuer — is held today at 5 p.m. at the Rhoden Arts Center auditorium with a reception to follow at a nearby gallery showcasing the exhibition 'Al Gury: Painting and Purpose.'

Lower Merion & Harriton high schools will merge their football teams next fall amid shrinking rosters and safety concerns.

The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association approved the move to create a sustainable program that keeps student athletes playing.

Cheltenham School District completed its internal review of football scandal policies and will discuss more than 25 draft changes at upcoming policy committee meetings.

Students and staff began safety trainings this fall, with high school students set to receive hourlong sessions on consent and healthy relationships starting Oct. 28.

Middletown Township Council approved preliminary plans for a new K-1 Center for Rose Tree Media School District.

The center will be built next to Penncrest High School and open for the 2029-30 school year after the district meets traffic safety conditions — residents voiced mixed views.

The EPA began excavating 68,000 cubic yards of toxic slag at Franklin Slag Pile in Port Richmond at the start of October while air monitors check dust levels to protect nearby residents; the site (covered for 26 years) is slated for redevelopment once cleanup finishes by fall next year.

Advocate Jazmin Evans is working to fix healthcare disparities after her kidney transplant waitlist was adjusted when racial bias was removed from the eGFR test.

She organizes pop-up health events and community mixers to offer free + low-cost screenings and help Philadelphians access care.

City Council recently passed a resolution to tackle persistent rat issues in several neighborhoods, and PETA sent a letter to Mayor Cherelle Parker proposing rat birth control instead of poisoning — a method already tested in Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

A 68-unit apartment building is planned for a parking lot at 1328-36 South Broad St where developers and Trove Capital will build a five-story project with amenity spaces and 44 parking spots, pending zoning changes set for discussion Tuesday — the plan may preserve part of the Mario Lanza mural.

The Phillies let go of veteran hitting coach Kevin Long and will soon begin searching for his replacement ahead of manager Don Mattingly's return.

Among the potential candidates are internal option Adam Lind, who guided Triple-A Lehigh Valley to franchise records, and experienced coaches like Jeff Livesey and Tim Hyers.

Readers took part in the annual Stay or Go: Phillies Edition survey to rate Phillies players including Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber, and interactive results available today show which players have increased in value and which might be sent packing.

The Sixers pulled a 29-point comeback in their home opener as LeBron James ignited a strong second half and Embiid + Brown closed the 114-106 win over the Cavaliers.

The team will face the Bucks tomorrow at Xfinity Mobile Arena.