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Eagles' Jalen Hurts likely out rest of season after blood clots found in lungs

Hurts' diagnosis raises concerns about his football future, though the team expects him to recover without any "long-term effects."

Sports

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the rest of the season after doctors discovered blood clots in his lungs, per <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="media" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50218378/eagles-jalen-hurts-season-due-blood-clots-lungs" data-vars-content-id="1ef47045-4280-4c0e-b3ae-3fdd83acb73f" data-vars-headline="Eagles&#x27; Jalen Hurts likely out rest of season after blood clots found in lungs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/50218378/eagles-jalen-hurts-season-due-blood-clots-lungs" target="_blank">media</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="reports" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jalen-hurts-blood-clot-update-eagles-qb-out-2026-season/" data-vars-content-id="1ef47045-4280-4c0e-b3ae-3fdd83acb73f" data-vars-headline="Eagles&#x27; Jalen Hurts likely out rest of season after blood clots found in lungs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/jalen-hurts-blood-clot-update-eagles-qb-out-2026-season/" target="_blank">reports</a>.Why it matters: The Eagles are in a tailspin, and Hurts&#x27; diagnosis raises concerns about his football future, though the team expects him to recover without any &quot;long-term effects.&quot;

Meet Pennsylvania Republican gubernatorial candidate: Stacy Garrity

Garrity is looking to dethrone Gov. Josh Shapiro on Nov. 3.

Election

Pennsylvania Stacy Garrity is the Republican candidate running for governor in the Nov. 3 election. The candidate: Garrity won two statewide elections for treasurer, including in 2024 when she <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="received more votes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2024/12/02/pennsylvania-treasurer-stacy-garrity-future" data-vars-content-id="05a51476-e45a-48c8-a722-0e65eeafebf6" data-vars-headline="Meet Pennsylvania Republican gubernatorial candidate: Stacy Garrity" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2024/12/02/pennsylvania-treasurer-stacy-garrity-future" target="_self">received more votes</a> than any Pennsylvania candidate has ever received. <ul><li>She&#x27;s also an Army veteran. </li></ul>☝️ Programming note: The Garrity campaign declined to respond to Axios&#x27; questions.<ul><li>Yes, but: We filled in the blanks where possible using information from her website and past statements. </li></ul>

The "Evict Nick" bandwagon is gaining steam

Some Eagles fans want owner Jeffrey Lurie to make a coaching change, while others are exercising more patience.

Bad things happen to good teams, and sometimes those bad things are named Nick Sirianni.Why it matters: Back-to-back late-game blunders have the Eagles head coach on the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hot seat again" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2024/10/10/eagles-browns-game-nick-sirianni" data-vars-content-id="8756a0bd-c2e4-4e30-aed1-ca527e8f77de" data-vars-headline="The &quot;Evict Nick&quot; bandwagon is gaining steam" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2024/10/10/eagles-browns-game-nick-sirianni" target="_self">hot seat again</a>, just five weeks into the season.

Meet Pennsylvania Democratic gubernatorial candidate: Josh Shapiro 

Shapiro's looking to secure a second term in office. He was first elected as governor in 2022.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is the Democratic candidate running for reelection in the Nov. 3 election. The candidate: He&#x27;s looking to secure a second term in office. He was <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="first elected as governor in 2022" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/11/09/josh-shapiro-pennsylvania-election-results-governor" data-vars-content-id="142fc2c5-c87c-4085-ae68-58af93de7b8f" data-vars-headline="Meet Pennsylvania Democratic gubernatorial candidate: Josh Shapiro " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/11/09/josh-shapiro-pennsylvania-election-results-governor" target="_self">first elected as governor in 2022</a>.☝️ Programming note: The Shapiro campaign answered some but not all Axios&#x27; question. (Responses were edited for Smart Brevity and style.)<ul><li>Yes, but: We&#x27;ll fill-in-the-blanks from his website and past statements when possible. </li></ul>

Cocktails, love connections and a wild night with Axios Philly

One woman drove all the way from Princeton looking for an eligible bachelor. She found a sad sap and married reporters.

Things to Do

I&#x27;m not a big drinker, but <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Axios Philly" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia" data-vars-content-id="a01178ec-9ff7-43c6-98c7-315345dac768" data-vars-headline="Cocktails, love connections and a wild night with Axios Philly" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia" target="_self">Axios Philly</a> readers really got me in the spirit.Why it matters: We had the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="club going up on a Tuesday" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avFq9errZCk" data-vars-content-id="a01178ec-9ff7-43c6-98c7-315345dac768" data-vars-headline="Cocktails, love connections and a wild night with Axios Philly" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avFq9errZCk" target="_blank">club going up on a Tuesday</a> during our first-ever <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Axios Social Club" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/09/25/axios-social-club-philadelphia-fishtown" data-vars-content-id="a01178ec-9ff7-43c6-98c7-315345dac768" data-vars-headline="Cocktails, love connections and a wild night with Axios Philly" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/09/25/axios-social-club-philadelphia-fishtown" target="_self">Axios Social Club</a> earlier this month.

Philadelphia Flower Show unveils 2027 theme

The festival is when the world's most influential flower powerbrokers come to Philly to celebrate all that blooms and blossoms.

The theme of the 2027 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Philadelphia Flower Show" data-vars-click-url="https://phsonline.org/the-flower-show" data-vars-content-id="70c1853c-5b06-4b46-b7e3-60c511bf29e4" data-vars-headline="Philadelphia Flower Show unveils 2027 theme" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://phsonline.org/the-flower-show" target="_blank">Philadelphia Flower Show</a> is &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ICONIC" data-vars-click-url="https://phsonline.org/the-flower-show/about-the-show/iconic" data-vars-content-id="70c1853c-5b06-4b46-b7e3-60c511bf29e4" data-vars-headline="Philadelphia Flower Show unveils 2027 theme" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://phsonline.org/the-flower-show/about-the-show/iconic" target="_blank">ICONIC</a>,&quot; organizers revealed yesterday. Why it matters: The festival is when the world&#x27;s most influential flower powerbrokers come to Philly to celebrate all that blooms and blossoms.

Fall foliage forecast: When to see peak colors

Cue the hot apple cider, pumpkin-spiced lattes and scratchy sweaters.

Leaf-peeping season is drawing nigh. Why it matters: Cue the hot apple cider, pumpkin-spice lattes and scratchy sweaters.

The logistics of delivering Free Library books to local branches

Behind the scenes, a small team in a South Philly warehouse is orchestrating it all.

Newcomers Guide

With a few clicks, you can get any of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Free Library&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/07/17/free-library-most-popular-books-movies-borrow" data-vars-content-id="4e64c2d3-3df6-4508-8472-73e7fd2df426" data-vars-headline="The logistics of delivering Free Library books to local branches" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/07/17/free-library-most-popular-books-movies-borrow" target="_self">Free Library&#x27;s</a> vast collection of physical materials — from books to DVDs — sent to your local branch.<ul><li>Behind the scenes, a small team based in a South Philly warehouse is orchestrating it all. </li></ul>

The bell tolls for the Academy of Natural Science's museum

Philly is losing a nearly 200-year-old institution and one of the premier museums along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

News

It&#x27;s finally here: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Academy of Natural Science&#x27;s museum" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/09/01/academy-of-natural-sciences-to-close" data-vars-content-id="f3a7be86-6e3a-440b-93a3-8d28a5d3ffa8" data-vars-headline="The bell tolls for the Academy of Natural Science&#x27;s museum" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/09/01/academy-of-natural-sciences-to-close" target="_self">Academy of Natural Science&#x27;s museum</a> will close this weekend.Why it matters: Philly is losing a nearly 200-year-old institution and one of the premier museums along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

How to mark jazz giant John Coltrane's birthday in Philadelphia

The pioneering jazz musician and saxophonist has deep roots in Philly.

Culture

Wednesday marks the centennial of John Coltrane&#x27;s birth, whose legendary career has deep roots in Philly. Catch up quick: The pioneering jazz musician and saxophonist moved from North Carolina to Philly in the early 1940s. He later bought a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Strawberry Mansion rowhouse" data-vars-click-url="https://coltranehousephiladelphia.org/" data-vars-content-id="079c7715-22f1-48b7-9372-3153cf1dd745" data-vars-headline="How to mark jazz giant John Coltrane&#x27;s birthday in Philadelphia" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://coltranehousephiladelphia.org/" target="_blank">Strawberry Mansion rowhouse</a>, where he lived for six years.

Readers react: Your wishlist for Philly's airport

Philly recently ranked dead last in JD Power's latest customer satisfaction index for large airports.

Transit

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Philly&#x27;s international airport" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/09/21/philadelphia-international-airport-phl-customer-service-rankings-upgrades-renovations-bathrooms" data-vars-content-id="1dc13d78-2859-461f-b2f5-fd9304e70e61" data-vars-headline="Readers react: Your wishlist for Philly&#x27;s airport" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/09/21/philadelphia-international-airport-phl-customer-service-rankings-upgrades-renovations-bathrooms" target="_self">Philly&#x27;s international airport</a> could win some serious brownie points if it were to add more comfortable seating options, per Axios Philadelphia&#x27;s latest poll.

Philadelphia Ballet's new home arrives on North Broad Street

The Center for Dance is the latest addition to long-term efforts to revive the commercial corridor.

The Philadelphia Ballet is making a splash this week with the public opening of the company&#x27;s flashy new home on North Broad Street.Why it matters: The Center for Dance is the latest addition to a long-term effort to revive the commercial corridor — like what&#x27;s happening on South Broad along the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Avenue of the Arts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.avenueofthearts.org/map/" data-vars-content-id="d30bc324-80dd-42b7-8983-6691460b7f87" data-vars-headline="Philadelphia Ballet&#x27;s new home arrives on North Broad Street" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.avenueofthearts.org/map/" target="_blank">Avenue of the Arts</a>.

Costs soar to see the Eagles play in Philadelphia

The hefty price to see the Birds play IRL has risen beyond the reach of most families.

A family outing to an Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field will cost you more than $2,000 this season, per a new analysis.Why it matters: The hefty price to see the Birds play IRL has risen beyond the reach of most families.

How long you'll wait for ER visits at Philly, Pennsylvania hospitals

The more time it takes to see a clinician has been linked to worse patient experiences.

Health

Pennsylvania is a national leader in long emergency room wait times.<ul><li>Patients are spending a median of more than 3 hours in the ED across the state — and even longer in many Philadelphia hospitals, per new federal <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="data" data-vars-click-url="https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/apyc-v239" data-vars-content-id="f58a1573-7481-4f76-9004-ee4e5f8a0160" data-vars-headline="How long you&#x27;ll wait for ER visits at Philly, Pennsylvania hospitals" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/apyc-v239" target="_blank">data</a>.</li></ul>Why it matters: It goes beyond an inconvenience.<ul><li>Long waits to see a clinician have been linked to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="worse patient experiences" data-vars-click-url="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8205338/" data-vars-content-id="f58a1573-7481-4f76-9004-ee4e5f8a0160" data-vars-headline="How long you&#x27;ll wait for ER visits at Philly, Pennsylvania hospitals" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8205338/" target="_blank">worse patient experiences</a>, health risks and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="higher costs" data-vars-click-url="https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/moore/research_and_centers/centers/sc_epic/documents/healthcare/effect_of_er_wait_time_on_cost_of_care.pdf" data-vars-content-id="f58a1573-7481-4f76-9004-ee4e5f8a0160" data-vars-headline="How long you&#x27;ll wait for ER visits at Philly, Pennsylvania hospitals" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/moore/research_and_centers/centers/sc_epic/documents/healthcare/effect_of_er_wait_time_on_cost_of_care.pdf" target="_blank">higher costs</a>.</li></ul>