Philadelphia

Pepsi and Off Season Shrink the NFL Puffer to Fit a Can

Purchase, N.Y. – October 15, 2026 -- Pepsi cans now have their own gameday outfit: a miniature NFL puffer jacket sized for a 12-ounce can, designed to keep the soda cold and hands comfortable at the tailgate, in the stadium or at a home watch party.

The jackets come from the first collaboration between Pepsi and Off Season, the sports-fashion brand founded by Kristin Juszczyk and Emma Grede. Off Season shrank its viral NFL puffer to fit the can.

Garage Beer Throws a Philly Couple a Tailgate Wedding on Oct. 26

Philadelphia – October 13, 2026 -- One Philly couple will get married at the TrueFan Tailgate in Philadelphia on October 26, in a wedding hosted by Garage Beer with Kingsford, Steven Singer and TrueFan Travel. The brand has picked the winners from the couples who entered for the chance.

Philly musicians and a charcoal-grilling pitmaster headline the day

Delco Donny and Philly Pops will provide the music. Matt Groark, known as The Meat Teacher, will cook tailgate essentials over Kingsford charcoal for all guests. Garage Beer Classic and Lime will be served throughout.

Surprise celebrity guests will also attend, including Beau Allen and others.

The couple wins a $2,000 ring gift card and two honeymoon trips

Steven Singer is providing a $2,000 gift card for wedding rings. Garage Beer is also partnering with Ocean Casino Resort on a honeymoon, plus a second trip in 2027.

Tee Off From the Upper Deck: Stadium Golf Hits 5 More Venues

Flagler Beach, Fla. – October 12, 2026 -- Golfers can now book limited tee times to hit shots from the upper decks of five U.S. stadiums, including Dodger Stadium and Truist Park, as Upper Deck Golf opens ticket sales for the final stops of its 2026 tour.

The tour follows a sold-out event at Fenway Park. Tee times are limited for each date, are first-come, first-served, and are expected to sell out.

TENA Will Donate Incontinence Products for Every 76ers Block

Philadelphia – October 09, 2026 -- For every block the Philadelphia 76ers make this season, TENA will donate up to $25,000 worth of incontinence products to a local community organization in the Philadelphia region.

TENA becomes a Proud Partner of the 76ers

TENA, an incontinence care brand, has been named a Proud Partner of the Philadelphia 76ers. As Presenting Partner of its "Blocking the Stigma" campaign, the brand will reach fans through in-arena visibility, digital engagement, social activation and community impact.

The campaign targets men's bladder health

The initiative is aimed at bringing attention to men's health. According to a 2025 TENA study, 1 in 4 men over 40 will experience drips and dribbles in their lifetime, said Thiago Icassati, Vice President Personal Care for Essity North America.

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.