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We’re easing into peak leaf-peeping season here in Philly, with ghosts and goblins in the forecast for the weekend.
Here are our favorite Philly stories this week:
Cocktail connoisseurs in Greater Philadelphia have a swanky new spot to sip nan Northern Liberties with the opening of Field Day, James Beard Award-winner Danny Childs’ latest watering hole.
The menu at the farm-to-table bar is a “love letter to the Philadelphia region,” showcasing the area’s local botanical ingredients.
The menu features 36 of Childs’ “slow drinks,” a concept he’s written about in his award-winning, same-named recipe book. His slow drinks all have a story that likely starts in local farms and fields (or even his backyard), where he procures the region’s flora to conjure up concoctions meant to be savored.
Childs and his wife Katie poured over the details of the new spot, including hiring James Beard Award-nominated chef Melissa McGrath (of South Jersey’s Sweet Amalia Market and Kitchen) to consult on the food menu.
The spot is family-friendly, too, offering flowery coloring pages and crayons for the littles.
Cheers to new beginnings!
Scott Bandura has been making headlines since his Little League team — the Taney Dragons — played in the Little League World Series.
That’s when Bandura was a catcher to Mo’ne Davis’ history-making pitches.
Bandura played baseball throughout high school at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy and college at Princeton University. Everything changed for the outfielder when he got the call in September that the San Francisco Giants wanted him to play.
And play he did, managing to score a run in his debut with the team on September 29, 2026.
Proof that Philly roots run deep (even on the West Coast), Davis — now a player for the Los Angeles Queens — couldn’t pass up the opportunity to cheer on her friend at his pro debut.
Congratulations, Scott! Keep swinging!
There’s nothing like taking in a heart-pounding, edge-of-your-seat basketball or hockey game or a sold-out show at South Philly’s Xfinity Mobile Arena. Fast-moving action, cheers (and boos) from the crowd, booming music and dazzling lights make these events experiences.
But for those with sensory sensitivities, these experiences can sometimes cause overwhelm. Having a quiet, low-lit space to take a quick break can make attending events more accessible for fans with ADHD, epilepsy, autism or other sensory needs.
Enter Xfinity Mobile Arena’s new sensory room, available during Flyers and Sixers games as well as concerts and family-friendly events like Disney on Ice.
The Kidology Sensory Room — located on the suite level — is now open to any fan (adults, too!) who might need a break. After a reset, fans can also grab a sensory bag with things like fidget toys to take back to their seats.
When Eagles fans Lindsey Carl and Brandon Byrd relocated to Chicago, the Pennsylvania natives took their love of everything green with them.
When the couple — literally named “the Byrds” after they tied the knot — saw an ad for a contest awarding a pregame tailgating wedding, they knew their name would carry them far.
When they found out they won the “Tailgate Wedding of the Century” contest just a few weeks ago, they grabbed their green accents, gathered family and packed the car.
Jason Kelce’s Garage Beer teamed up with the Philly Pops to arrange the only-in-Philly nuptials, with music by the Pops and free beer from Kelce.
Sadly, the Birds did not have as epic a night, falling to Dallas 38-21. But on a bright note, fans across the country epi Philly have shown some heart, rallying around injured star Jalen Hurts to offer him a speedy recovery.
Go Byrds!
La Philadelphia Museum of Art has received a pledge of $20 million dollars from Comcast co-founder Julian A. Brodsky and his wife to create a new “learning and education center” in the museum’s north entrance (facing Kelly Drive).
The Brodsky Center will enable the museum to educate more children and offer a welcoming spot for art newbies to learn more about fine art.
The museum currently has a smaller permanent space taking up about 6,000 square feet. After the overhaul, the education center will more than triple in size, taking up 19,000 square feet.
The museum is still raising money to fully fund the project, but the Brodskys’ generous donation makes the new center closer to becoming a reality.
We can’t wait to see the new space!
There might be a chill in the air, but Philadelphia’s new basketball chapter is bringing the heat with a season-opening win against the reigning NBA champs. Kaboom!
Manje & Diven has named Pizza Nò epi Pizzeria Beddia as two of the country’s best spots for pizza, saying, “There’s never been a better moment to eat pizza in America.”
The publication called out Muhammad Abdul-Hadi’s No Betta Love and Thai curry-infused Sauce It Up pies at Down North as “Pioneering Philly-style pizza — Detroit-ish with a special cheese mixture and a sweet tomato sauce.” The write-up also gave props to the spot’s mission to hire formerly incarcerated people.
As for Pizzeria Beddia, reviewer Joshua David Stein acknowledged the spot’s reputation (“Joe Beddia is known as Pizza Jesus”) and called out their pizza as “the closest thing the city has to ambrosia.” We’ll take it!
And in other foodie news, Bòn apeti spent a day studying the magic behind Philly’s “most viral fried fish sandwich,” profiling Jordan Johnson and his same-named hot spot.
And now, we’re really hungry. Time to grab a bite!
Pizza Nò — Photo courtesy Down North Pizza
Yo, Philly! It’s Sezon Wòchi!
Celebrate everyone’s favorite fictional underdog by heading to the best public market in America this weekend for your chance to take a jab at a 225-pound slab of beef, just as the Italian Stallion did in the movie.
La Meat Market Challenge shuts down Filbert Street outside Reading Terminal Market for the day on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to give anyone (with a $20 donation) an opportunity to punch the five-foot hunk of hind-quarter beef, courtesy of Martin’s Quality Meats.
The first 50 participants will get a snazzy Reading Terminal Market beanie, a pro-snapped pic and lifetime bragging rights.
Ready to dress the part? From noon to 1 p.m., Rocky look-alikes are encouraged to don their best sweats for a chance to win a $250 gift card for the most convincing costume.
The Black superhero was born in Philadelphia.
In 1947, Orrin C. Evans published the first comic book anthology featuring Black artists epi Black characters, including Lion Man, the first known Black superhero.
Now, an exhibit at the University of Pennsylvania — The Black Hero’s Journey — aims to celebrate that heritage as well as the struggle artists endured to bring Black superheroes like Black Panther and Storm to life, asking viewers to ponder: “Who gets to be a hero, and why does it matter?”
West Philly illustrator Eric Battle — who has worked for both Marvel Comics and D.C. Comics — co-curated the exhibit and created original artwork depicting real-life superheroes like Sadie Alexander and Paul Robeson.
The exhibit is free and open to the public through Thursday, May 13, 2027 on the 6th floor of the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center. Visitors must present a current and valid government or school photo ID to enter.
Bam! Boom! Wham!
Wherever we go, we leave footprints behind as evidence that we were here.
This week, Visit Philly (yep, that’s us!) launched a new experience that lets you follow the trail of footprints throughout the city to learn more about the profound impact Hispanic and Latino communities have made on Philadelphia, the region and the nation.
Meaning “the footprints” in English, Anprent Karakteristik 11 colorful footprint-shaped installations at well-known landmarks and community destinations throughout Philadelphia, each representing a changemaker.
Scan the QR code at each spot to hear the story behind the person — like award-winning chefs Cristina Martínez and Jose Garcés and civic leaders like Judge Nelson Diaz and Rev. Luis Cortés Jr. — available in both English and Spanish through Thursday, November 19, 2026.
Each Anprent installation features original artwork created by three Philadelphia-based artists: Cindy Lozito, Manuela Guillén and Fabiola Lara.
It’s the perfect excuse to get those steps in!
Hold up, wait a minute …
Homegrown rapper Meek Mill has announced a Thanksgiving-week concert at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Tuesday, November 24, 2026. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 23, 2026 at 10 a.m. sharp.
The “Dream Chasers Nights” show follows the rapper’s Independence Day performance with The Roots at the One Philly Unity: Concert for America on the Pakwèy Benjamin Franklin last July, and promises friends and special guests (yet to be announced).
Meek just released a new single last weekend — Wanna Be Free — a collab with Chicago rapper G Herbo. Could he be one of the “friends” at November’s show? Only time will tell.
We’re getting glimpses of fall here in Philly, as the leaves start to change and sports fans gear up for an epic new chapter. Here are our favorite Philly stories this week:
Basketball fever is beginning to sweep Philly as only a few days remain before LeBron James and the 2026 Philadelphia 76ers open the season. (Yes, it’s really happening!)
The New York Times caught up with James to see how preseason prep is going during the “getting to know you” phase of this beautiful new relationship.
While the former Los Angeles Lakers star misses his family, he says he’s loving the game and team-building with his new East Coast crew. From babysitting Tyrese Maxey’s young daughter to fielding media questions after a preseason loss, James has seemingly settled into his new sports home quite nicely.
He says one of his biggest tasks is convincing his younger teammates he’s “just another teammate.” Just one who happens to be the NBA’s all-time top scorer.
The 76ers wrap preseason play at home Friday against the Boston Celtics before the official season opens at home Tuesday, October 20, 2026 against the reigning-champion New York Knicks.
It’s go time, Philly!
The comeback started brewing last spring in a South Philly coffee shop.
That’s when Inyon Filadèlfi team captain Alejandro Bedoya sat down to talk tactics and figure out how to turn things around with interim coach Ryan Richter at Two Persons Coffee.
That talk set into motion an all-time Major League Soccer record for the biggest comeback in league history, as the Union went from dead last place to securing a 14-game unbeaten streak (12 wins and two draws), and handing Richter an all-time MLS record unbeaten streak for a new manager.
Fans have three more chances to catch the home team at Subaru Park as the team faces: Charlotte FC (Saturday, October 17, 2026); the New England Revolution (Saturday, October 24, 2026); and the dramatic wrap to the Union’s whirlwind 17th season with the regular-season finale on Saturday, November 7, 2026 against Toronto FC.
Who knows what the postseason will bring? Stay tuned to find out!
Two of Philadelphia’s most revered Black changemakers now have streets permanently named after them.
The corner of 6th and Lombard streets is now officially Bishop Richard Allen Way, while the 800 block of South Street has been renamed Octavius V. Catto Way.
Bishop Allen — who was born into slavery and managed to buy his freedom — founded Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, the mother church of the nation’s first black denomination. In 1976, the city temporarily named the street outside Mother Bethel as Richard Allen Avenue.
A street sign from that resolution languished and faded over decades. When church leaders realized the sign was only meant to be temporary, they worked with city leaders to make the change permanent.
Catto was assassinated on South Street on election day in 1871 after helping secure the rights of Black voters.
Both street signs now cement the historic legacy of change these men brought to Philadelphia.
When newly married Philadelphia couple Ashton and Zachary Smith stepped outside City Hall after exchanging their vows, they knew FIFA World Cup 26 fans had flooded the city streets.
They decided to go with the flow and try to take some photos to mark their special moment. That’s when hundreds of Croatian soccer faithful decided to help the couple celebrate by photobombing their post-nuptial pics.
The couple took it all in stride and joined the rabble-rousing revelers in celebrating.
Months later, the couple was shocked to receive an invitation to tour Croatia that included stops along the Adriatic Coast and a lively game of football, to boot.
The Croatian National Tourist Board and We Croats fan group made sure the country rolled out a warm welcome for the newlyweds, who got to enjoy an action-packed second honeymoon.
Cheers to global friendships and new beginnings!
When Marguerite Adzick launched her athleisure brand Addison Bay from her Philadelphia home in 2018, she had no idea that her business would end up partnering with the Philadelphia Eagles and selling nationwide.
Fast forward to today’s Addison Bay (which has seen new styles sell out in minutes), the Philly-launched business has brick-and-mortar shops across the country (including one in Ardmore’s Suburban Square) and releases 20 collections each year.
6ABC recently profiled Addison Bay on their regular “Made in PA” spot, which highlights local and regional businesses.
Adzick said her “pinch me” moment came earlier this year when the brand’s partnership with the Eagles led to frenzied buying.
The business owner credits the support of Philly and Pennsylvania for her company’s success. Addison Bay is now headquartered on Market Street and ships to all 50 states.
Congratulations, Addison Bay! We love your Philly style.
There might be an October chill in the air, but Philly’s chock-full of warm and fuzzy news. Here are our favorite Philly stories this week.
On Monday, September 28, 2026, Inyon Filadèlfi midfielder Cavan Sullivan celebrated his 17th birthday with a small cake while on the road with the U.S. men’s national soccer team (USMNT).
Five days later, he got a birthday gift he’ll never forget: the title of youngest goal scorer in USMNT history. The soccer prodigy called it the “greatest day of my life.”
The New York Times described Sullivan as “perhaps the most promising American soccer player ever.”
Before he could even talk, Sullivan was kicking a soccer ball around his Bridesburg neighborhood, going pro at age 14.
Philly has one more year to watch Sullivan play with the Union before he heads off to Manchester City in January 2028. Pundits expect to see Sullivan repping the U.S. in the 2028 Olympics and the next FIFA World Cup in 2030.
Until then … Doop! Way to go, Cavan!
Philadelphians and robots may have gotten off on the wrong foot. (RIP HitchBOT.)
So when Orifice the Awebot — a pink, potato-shaped, tongue-wagging, smiling robot on wheels — began roaming the streets last week, Philadelphians and visitors to the city were not sure what to make of it. Some saw it as adorable, while others found it terrifying.
All agreed it was something to be found “only in Philly.”
Philadelphia’s quirky new museum-ish artspace, Ministè Mèvèy (MoA), came clean this week and said the little pink robot is their latest creation, designed to inspire wonder.
Artist Madison Polidoro created the roving robot for MoA as a response to the influx of mobile delivery app robots popping up across the city. Orifice even has an empty inside — accessible through the orifice in her behind — so she can carry things, too.
If you want to meet Orifice IRL, check MoA’s socials for upcoming events.
Upper Darby native Immanuel Wilkins has been awarded one of only 20 MacArthur Foundation “genius grants.” Wilkins, 29, is the youngest fellow in this year’s pool of recipients.
The Grammy Award-nominated saxophonist will receive $800,000 in unrestricted funds over the next five years to support his artistic exploration.
Wilkins left Greater Philadelphia to attend The Julliard School and now teaches at the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music and New York University.
Considered one of the nation’s leading jazz musicians, Wilkins performs live with the Immanuel Wilkins Quartet. The group will close out this year’s Philly Music Fest with a sold-out show.
We can’t wait to hear what’s next, Immanuel. Bravo!
Philly might have earned its most-walkable-city designation because so many people loathe parallel parking.
But tight parking spots meet their match daily by residents and visitors alike who have mastered the fine art of squeezing their cars into unimaginably tight spaces.
Enter the Philadelphia Parallel Parking Association’s inaugural parallel parking competition and safe-streets fundraiser.
More than 900 people applied for the 15 spots in the three-round competition, which included: One-Shot (successfully parking with just one attempt); Tight Squeeze (fitting into a spot with only 18 inches of wiggle room); and Under Duress (facing Philly-style obstacles like crowds yelling, “Dallas sucks!”).
Lwès Mòn Ayri artist/illustrator Mario Zucca (aka One-Shot Mar) emerged triumphant, earning him a concrete slab trophy and $76 toward his next parking ticket, free Sant Vil parking for the month, a front-page story in The New York Times, mentions on national television shows like Live with Kelly and Mark, and endless bragging rights.
A group of 32 seventh graders from across Philadelphia recently donned their brand new, crisp white medical coats as part of the kickoff to Temple University’s latest educational program.
The Lang Medical Scholars Program hopes to create “curious and confident learners” who will receive intense instruction and training that could ultimately create an educational pipeline from middle school to medical school for youth eager to learn more about healthcare and medicine.
Program director Dr. Barbara Klock has been eager to bring the program to Philadelphia after seeing a similar program’s success in New York. Klock spread the word among Philly schools and hoped for 20 applicants for the initial class.
She got close to 300.
The 32 students in the program’s first class, now off and running, will spend weekends and summers learning about biology and body systems, receive college preparatory support and participate in internships.
We are so proud of these Philly scholars!
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