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Life Time Launches First Community Week, Will Match Donations Up to $100,000

Chanhassen – October 06, 2026 -- Life Time (NYSE: LTH) is running its first-ever Get Together. Give Together. Community Week from October 11 to 17, inviting members and staff at its athletic country clubs nationwide to volunteer, work out and donate to local and national causes.

Local clubs choose their own causes to support

Each participating club picks organizations meaningful to its own community. Life Time Winter Park near Orlando is backing All Kids Bike, running a food drive and hosting a botanical garden cleanup. Life Time Fort Washington near Philadelphia is partnering with Girls on the Run for a girls' wellness day covering movement, nutrition and strength. Life Time Shenandoah near Houston is supporting Kids' Meals by having members decorate and donate lunch bags with food items for local children.

New Cataract Surgeon Joins Philadelphia Eye Practice in November

Philadelphia – October 05, 2026 -- Christopher Ahmed, MD, a cataract surgeon and comprehensive ophthalmologist, will begin seeing patients at Keystone Eye Associates | OCLI Vision's Philadelphia office on November 2, 2026.

Dr. Ahmed treats cataracts, glaucoma and diabetic eye disease

Dr. Ahmed's practice focuses on advanced cataract surgery and personalized lens selection based on each patient's lifestyle and vision goals. He also manages glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, dry eye and general eye health issues. For glaucoma patients, he offers medical therapy, selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS).

He trained at Temple University Hospital

Dr. Ahmed completed his ophthalmology residency at Temple University Hospital, where he received training in advanced cataract surgery and anterior segment care.

FP Movement and Salomon Drop Exclusive Colorways on XT-6, XT-Whisper

Philadelphia – October 01, 2026 -- FP Movement, the activewear brand under Free People, launches its first-ever exclusive colorway collaboration with French mountain sports brand Salomon on Thursday, October 1, reworking two of Salomon's signature shoes with bold new finishes.

The collection reimagines two Salomon classics with vivid palettes

The Salomon XT-6, priced at $185, gets an ombré treatment blending pink, mint, and ivory with vivid green accents, while retaining the shoe's responsive cushioning, ACS stability technology, and Quicklace lacing system. The Salomon XT-Whisper, priced at $145, takes on warm washes of coral, blush, and peach paired with saturated purple and blue accents across its wavy SensiFit construction, alongside EVA and OrthoLite cushioning.

TENA Enlists Movement Expert to Fact-Check AI Pelvic Floor Advice

Philadelphia – September 23, 2026 -- Incontinence care company TENA has released expert answers to the most common AI-generated questions women ask about pelvic floor health, aiming to counter misinformation found through chatbot searches.

The brand, part of global hygiene company Essity, compiled top prompts women type into AI tools about aging and pelvic health, then had 3D movement specialist Zarina Del Mar respond with evidence-based guidance.

Strengthening the pelvic floor requires more than endless Kegels, Del Mar says

Del Mar explains that a healthy pelvic floor needs to be both strong and responsive, contracting when the body needs support and relaxing when it doesn't. She recommends focusing on breath, pelvic floor, deep core, and movement working together rather than isolating visible abdominal muscles.

Zahav Foods Adds Matbucha and Harissa Hummus to Whole Foods Shelves

Philadelphia – September 23, 2026 -- Zahav Foods has launched two new hummus flavors, Zahav Hummus Matbucha and Zahav Hummus Harissa, now stocked at 185 Whole Foods Market locations across 20 states, including Boston, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Phoenix, Denver, Los Angeles and San Diego.

The brand was co-founded in 2024 by five-time James Beard Award-winning restaurateurs Chef Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook, the team behind Philadelphia's Michelin-recommended Zahav and Laser Wolf. Each 10 oz package retails for $7.99 and is Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Kosher, and Seed Oil Free.

U.S. News Names 90 Best Children's Hospitals for 2026-2027

Washington – September 17, 2026 -- U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026-2027 Best Children's Hospitals rankings, recognizing 90 pediatric hospitals across 34 states and Washington, D.C. The list marks the 20th edition of the annual study, which helps parents and physicians identify top-tier care for children with serious illnesses or rare conditions.

Insomnia Cookies' PJ Party Returns Sept. 15 with Free Cookies for Pajama-Clad Fans

Philadelphia – September 16, 2026 -- Guests who show up at any Insomnia Cookies bakery in the U.S. or Canada wearing pajamas on Tuesday, Sept. 15, can score one free Classic cookie, no purchase or Insomnia Rewards membership required.

The offer runs from 8 p.m. until close at most bakeries, with the Dayton, Ohio location celebrating from 6 to 10 p.m. instead. Limited-time and Deluxe cookies are excluded from the deal.

The tradition dates back to 2019 and has grown into a September fixture

Insomnia Cookies first held PJ Party in 2019, and the company declared it National PJ Party Night in 2024. Last year's event gave away approximately 67,000 free cookies across the brand's bakery network.

Harcum College Honors 9/11 Victim With Theatre and $1.5M Scholarship Fund

Bryn Mawr -- As the world marks the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, Harcum College is spotlighting how it has kept the memory of one victim, Kevin D. Marlo, alive through a campus theatre and a scholarship fund that has raised more than $1.5 million.

Marlo, a passionate actor connected to the Harcum community, died in the September 11 attacks. In the years after his death, his family worked with the college to restore and rename its Little Theatre in his honor, creating the Kevin D. Marlo Theatre on Harcum's Bryn Mawr campus near Philadelphia.

Anthropologie Debuts 'Fall Is a Feeling' Campaign With Reimagined Sweater Dresses

Philadelphia – September 11, 2026 -- Anthropologie launched its Fall 2026 campaign, "Fall Is a Feeling," on September 8, unveiling a collection built around relaxed silhouettes, cozy knitwear and a reimagined sweater dress as the season's signature piece.

The collection is available now at anthropologie.com and in stores worldwide, spanning a global footprint of more than 220 locations.

The September catalog splits into two distinct style chapters

The first chapter leans easygoing, featuring relaxed pant shapes, suede and leather jackets, cozy sweaters, sleep shorts and unexpected pairings. The second chapter turns to knitwear, spotlighting the sweater dress through refined silhouettes and luxurious fabrics.

Diabetic Cyclist Wins Climbing Title at Philadelphia Classic's Return

PHILADELPHIA -- September 01, 2026 -- David Lozano, a Spanish rider with type 1 diabetes, won the King of the Mountains classification at the Philadelphia Cycling Classic on Saturday, claiming the climber's jersey as America's most prestigious one-day race returned after a decade away. Lozano, who races for Team Novo Nordisk, the world's first all-diabetes professional cycling team, led the day's decisive breakaway over the Manayunk Wall and Lemon Hill. Teammate Filippo Ridolfo finished 12th, the team's top overall result on the day.