🍽️ 60 new Philly-area restaurants coming this fall

🍴 Philly Eateries Coming in Fall

Great news, foodies. From Fishtown to the Philly suburbs and New Jersey, 60 eateries will open in the Philly region this fall. Keep your eyes peeled for openings like Get A Gato, a cat cafe on Christian Street, Dim Sum Mania on the Main Line, and Seaforest Bake Shop at 16th and Bainbridge Streets. [Inquirer 🔒]

🚎 Upgrades Trolleys Delayed

SEPTA was scheduled to unveil six refurbished vintage trolleys this weekend, but their debut has now been postponed until later this fall. A spokesperson for the transit agency told PhillyVoice that the delay is mostly to allow more time to train trolley operators. The trolleys will have revamped frames, sheet metal, windows, air conditioning systems, and fresh paint. The new release date is not yet known. [PhillyVoice]

🚨 Chester County Escapee Still at Large

Danelo Cavalcante, who escaped from the Chester County prison more than a week ago, is still on the loose despite a massive search effort. Newly released surveillance video shows Cavalcante climbing up the prison’s exercise yard walls to escape. Police have expanded their search perimeter to Pennsbury Township, following several credible sightings of the escapee. Any information that leads to his capture now comes with a $20,000 reward. [WHYY]

🌡️ Philly’s Wild Weather

Philly’s had some wild weather this summer, to say the least. From drought watches and downpours to record-breaking heat, it’s been a lot! Regional environmental reporter Frank Kummer explains how climate change is driving the extreme weather we’ve been experiencing. [City Cast Philly 🎧]

🤣 Comedy | Friday | 7 p.m.

Start the weekend right at The 700 with a comedy show by Danish Maqbool, known for his role in the Hulu show "Ramy." [$12.51, Northern Liberties]

💪🏽 Reggae Workout | Friday | 7 p.m.

Sweat out your cares with a fitness and stretching class featuring a reggae playlist. [$15, South Philly]

🎣 Fishing Fest | Saturday | 7 a.m.

Participate in a catch-and-release fishing event (and potentially win some prizes) on the Schuylkill Banks. No prior experience necessary. [free, Center City]

🔥 Hot Sauce Workshop | Saturday | 10 a.m.

Join Pleasant Playground Community Garden for a hands-on hot sauce workshop, incorporating habaneros and paw-paws. [free, Mount Airy]

🎵 Music Fest | Sunday | 11 a.m.

Head to East Passyunk Avenue for a music festival featuring the West Philadelphia Orchestra, Cordelia Blue, a Rolling Stone tribute band, and more. [free, East Passyunk]

🕺🏿 Drag Brunch | Sunday | 12 p.m.

Enjoy a special brunch menu and performances from four of Philly’s most acclaimed drag kings and queens at Lucha Cartel. [$10-$20, Old City]

🇲🇽 Mexican Independence Day | Sunday | 2 p.m.

Celebrate Mexican independence with music, dance, vendors, and more at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing. [pay-as-you-go, Penn’s Landing]

🥳 Opera | Sunday | 6:30 p.m.

Head to FDR Park for a day of opera, food trucks, family-friendly fun, live music, and a screening of “Hansel and Gretel.” RSVPs recommended. [free, South Philly]

🎊 Big Bounce | Through Sunday | Varies

It’s your last weekend to jump around in The Navy Yard’s massive bounce house and let out your inner warrior with a 900-foot obstacle course. Timed tickets required. [$22-$45, South Philly]

🖼️ Never Broken | Through Jan. 14 | Varies

Explore a new exhibit at the James A. Michener Art Museum which digs into the history, culture, and art of Lenape people. [$5-$15, Doylestown]

City Council Preview, Weekend Food Recs, & Eagles Season Opener

It’s the Friday news roundup! Host Trenae Nuri joins Inquirer reporter Sean Walsh and City Cast Philly sports contributor John Barchard to discuss what to expect out of City Council this fall, the Eagles season kickoff game against the Patriots on Sunday, and the best places to grab food for your watch party.