Philadelphia prepares to host thousands during heat wave for July 4 concert on the Parkway

Scene Through the Lens with photographer Tom Gralish.

Philadelphia Flyers players take the ice during training camp in Voorhees, N.J. on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.

From Jalen Hurts and Jalyx Hunt delivering on (and off) the field, to a shirtless dancing Santa and a fan known as Eagle Libre, these are the week's best sports photos.

Philadelphia Flyers players take the ice during the first day of training camp Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, at the Flyers Training Center in Voorhees, N.J.

Eagles MVP quarterback Jalen Hurts visited Northeast High School's packed - and sweltering - auditorium on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026 to donate $600,000 for air conditioning.

The block party on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026 ran along North Fifth Street through Lehigh, the area known as El Bloque de Oro - the Golden Block - in the heart of Philly’s Latino neighborhood.

Scene Through the Lens with photographer Tom Gralish.

Members of the Transportation Security Administration honor guard, joined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and Philadelphia Police Department Airport Division officers marched through the airport terminals, stopping at each security checkpoint for a moment of silence to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia.

Local veterans and first responders, including those who served in the War on Terror following the terrorist attacks, are honored at a medal ceremony at the Victims of Terrorism Monument in Cooper River Park in Pennsauken on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026.

The Houston Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday at Citizens Bank Park.

Schwarber’s grand slam lifts Phillies past Astros 11-7 at Citizens Bank Park Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026.

The Philadelphia Phillies lost to the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.

The Phillies beat the Braves, 4-2 at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, September 5, 2026.

Scene Through the Lens with photographer Tom Gralish.

The Braves take down the Phillies, 5-2 at Citizens Bank Park on Friday, September 4, 2026.

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.

The Eagles overcame a quiet second half to move the Birds to 2-0 for the fourth time in five years.

U.S. President Donald Trump last weekend said his administration has “had discussions” with the Houthis, but did not say when.

Earlier this year, Kim Jong Un said he could return to talks if the U.S. drops its “hostile policy” against his country and respects what he calls the North’s status as a nuclear state.

Voters across the nation and across the political spectrum say skyrocketing gas prices are causing financial hardships for their families.

Mississippi has moved into the top five of the AP Top 25 college football poll with its win over LSU. Penn State moved up one spot after its dominant win over Buffalo.

This year's two-step incorporates Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars' 2014 hit.