What our photographers saw on Thursday, September 3

Villanova blanks Richmond, 30-0, in Patriot League football action at Villanova Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026.

Scene Through the Lens with photographer Tom Gralish.

Villanova beats Holy Cross, 95-66 at Finneran Pavilion on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026.

The Sixers’ hot start continued — as did the Eagles’ struggles — and the HBCU Classic returned to the Linc. These are our favorite sports photos of the week.

Gov. Josh Shapiro wins reelection on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 in a decisive victory over his Republican opponent Stacy Garrity.

The Sixers down the Bulls, 126-107 at the Xfinity Mobil Arena on Monday, November 2, 2026.

The Flyers beat the Mammoth, 6-3 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

The Eagles take on the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md., on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026.

Scenes for Saturday's events from the HBCU Classic.

Scene Through the Lens with photographer Tom Gralish.

The Sixers beat the Knicks, 98-93 in an NBA Cup round game at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.

Don’t look now, but a rough month of October for Philly sports fans is almost over. From LeBron James to Eagles fans at the Linc, here are our best photos from the last week of spooky season.

Garage Beer hosts a wedding to bring together love and football with the “Ultimate Philly Tailgate Wedding” on Monday, Oct. 26. One couple tied the knot in true Eagles fashion ahead of the team's Monday Night Football game against the Dallas Cowboys.

The Pistons down the Sixers, 106-93 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.

The Sixers take down the Bucks, 127-116 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.

Scene Through the Lens with photographer Tom Gralish.

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in the home opener, the first time Sixers fans get to experience LeBron and Brown, in Philly Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026.

Sanctuary cities aren't the soft target Trump has hoped they would be.

It owes its formation to Ben Franklin and was the first American institution of higher learning with "university" in its title.

Drexel said entrants to the program had declined, but students, alumni and a Philadelphia School District principal said the program is vital and should continue. A Dec. 5 rally is planned.

The $28 million bridge officially opens Friday to thousands of runners, cyclists, and walkers using the Schuylkill River Trail.

Plus, a Villanova a cappella group’s rise to internet fame.

Plus, a township native’s new documentary explores her family’s Holocaust history.