What our photographers saw on Thursday, September 3

More than two decades after the September 11 terrorist attacks, physical reminders of that day remain scattered across the world, including throughout the Philadelphia region.

From the return of the Philadelphia Cycling Classic to a one-of-a-kind event on the Delaware River, here's a look back at the week in photos.

Scene Through the Lens with photographer Tom Gralish.

The Eagles hosted their only open practice at the Linc, while Sloane Stephens and other women's tennis players hit the court at Penn. These are the week's best sports photos.

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday after a walk off home run by Kyle Schwarber.

Photos from Eagles at Patriots in preseason game at Gillette Stadium, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Foxborough, Mass.

Scene Through the Lens with photographer Tom Gralish.

Moments from our region as seen by our photographers.

From the Field of Dreams Game to the Eagles preseason opener — and from UFC in South Philly to Lionel Messi vs. Cavan Sullivan in Chester — these are the week’s best sports photos.

Singer-songwriter and animal advocate Loris Assadian, known as Plumes, sang for tortoises at the zoo.

The Phillies gets past the Marlins, 6-5 at Citizens Bank Park on Monday, August 17, 2026.

They race through shifting dispatches, tight deadlines, and city traffic while pushing to reclaim streets and make cycling safer.

Scene Through the Lens with photographer Tom Gralish.

From the Main Line to South Philly — and Center City to Chester — it was a busy week in Philly sports. Here are our best photos.

The Phillies beat the Twins, 7-1 in the Fields of Dreams game in Dyersville, IA on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.

The extension puts another major obstacle in the way of the order as time runs out for changes before the election.

The New Jersey Globe news outlet reported on Friday that Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s administration called on Christopher Porrino, a former New Jersey attorney general, to conduct the investigation.

West Nile virus is a neurologic infection that can result in fever and flu-like symptoms.

Pennsylvania reported its first measles-related deaths in 35 years last week. The CDC has omitted them from its national outbreak tracker updated weekly amid a clash between Shapiro and RFK Jr.

“There’s been times where them being in the playoffs have kept the electricity on in my place,” Dolan's Bar owner PJ Dolan said of the decision to do something special for Bernard.

Long-time visitors of the museum brought along their children, nephews, and grandchildren and relived childhood memories. A rally aimed at saving the museum is planned for Tuesday.