Health

Jalen Hurts facing serious long-term injury setback

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been diagnosed with a significant health condition — deep vein thrombosis and a pulmonary embolism — that will sideline him for an extended period. The injury is a major blow to Philadelphia's Super Bowl hopes and has the city on edge heading into the heart of the NFL season.

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Politics

Midterm elections are days away — here's a last-minute voter guide

With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, Billy Penn has put together a procrastinator's guide to help Philadelphia voters get up to speed on what's on the ballot. The roundup also touches on Jalen Hurts' injury and an LGBTQ+ clinical trial making news locally.

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Culture

Academy of Natural Sciences facing significant internal troubles

WHYY's latest episode of The Source digs into what's been fueling turmoil at the Academy of Natural Sciences, one of Philadelphia's oldest cultural institutions. The report also highlights a European-style music salon and an unconventional contributor to the Fringe Festival.

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