🗳️ Court allows undated mail ballots in PA

🗓️ Put These Events on Your Calendar

The unofficial end to summer is almost here, with Labor Day just around the corner, but your good times don’t have to end just because the season is. Philly’s keeping the party going as we transition into the fall with performances from our artists, street festivals, and the return of our world champion Eagles. [🎧 City Cast Philly]

🗳️ Pennsylvania Can’t Throw Out Your Undated Ballots

A federal appeals court ruled that it is unconstitutional for Pennsylvania to reject mail ballots purely on the grounds that they’re undated or misdated. Under a 2019 no-excuse mail voting law, thousands of votes were tossed due to the lack of a proper date. [Votebeat]

• Related: If you want to vote by mail this November, your application must be received by Oct. 28. [PA Gov]

🚌 School Attendance Already Hurting Due to SEPTA Cuts

The first wave of SEPTA cuts is hitting students hard, adding another stressor on top of grades and college applications. But relief might soon be on the way as Democrats warm to the idea of tapping the Public Transportation Trust Fund, with conditions. [Chalkbeat, 🔒 The Inquirer]

• Related: Neighbors are stepping up to help each other navigate these cuts. Pentridge Station will have a Carpool Connections table at its Neighborhood Skill Share tonight. And if you need your bike repaired, Philly Bike Oracle is offering free safety checks and discounted services tomorrow at Love Park.
• Let us know how your travels are being impacted by emailing us or leaving a text or voicemail at (215) 259-8170, and maybe we’ll feature your perspective on the pod.

Summer’s officially winding down, but that doesn’t mean you have to be cooped up inside just yet. As fall approaches, step outside for some live music, block parties, and autumnal activities to keep you busy.

⏰ Last Chance

Frankie’s Summer Club, an outdoor summer club next to University of the Arts’ Furness Hall, is wrapping up for the season. Become a member for free before you go.

Programming at The Oval on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway ends Sept. 14. Play pickup soccer or mini-golf, make art, or relax in the beer garden.

🎭 Watch Live Performances

Philly Fringe Festival is back with a jam-packed lineup this year. You can’t say you’re bored when there are over 300 performances across the city to attend. The festival runs from Sept. 4 to Sept. 28.

Ensemble Arts is kicking off its 2025/2026 season with a Fall Arts Festival on Sept. 13. See highlight performances at the Kimmel Center from the Philadelphia Orchestra, BalletX, and The Philly Pops.

🌎 Commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month runs Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. You can check out vendors and live performances at the Feria del Barrio in Fairhill on Sept. 7. The Mexican Independence Day Festival will take place at the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink on Sept. 14. And watch the Puerto Rican Day Parade on the Parkway or on your TV on Sept. 28.

🍁 Celebrate the Autumn Equinox

The South Philly Food Co-Op’s Harvest Jawn is taking over Juniper Street on Sept. 21. Shop autumnal goods from local vendors, participate in a pie-eating contest, and jump in the bounce house.

It’s time to head to the pumpkin patch, and you don’t have to travel too far outside the city for the perfect pumpkin to eat or turn into a jack-o-lantern.