Good morning, Ithaca.

Ross Dress for Less will open its first store in the Ithaca area next month at the Cayuga Shopping Center in Lansing—replacing the former JOANN Fabrics site—with a grand opening set for October 11.

Ithaca Porchfest today features over 160 artists showing their music on porches, yards and community spaces in the Fall Creek neighborhood.

This free festival runs from noon to 6 p.m. and brings local school groups, food trucks and community vendors together — a tradition started in 2007.

Ithaca College Parking Services raised the upper-class parking permit price to $225 from $152 for the upcoming academic year.

The new fee exceeds policy guidelines—students can choose a weekly payment plan if they need help with the cost.

Tompkins County homes were listed at a median price of $439,000 in August—down slightly from the previous month and 9.9% higher than last August, according to Realtor.com data.

Listings averaged 2,164 square feet and stayed on the market for a median of 46 days.

The Ithaca College men’s soccer team ended a four-season streak of losses when they drew 0-0 with SUNY Cortland on Sept.

17 — the match featured over 500 fans and intense play that showcased their improved tactics as coach Gabe Kuhn noted its importance for future Liberty League games.

Jazz Mondays with Dave Davies RhythmMakers

5:30-8:30 p.m. — South Hill Cider — $5 suggested donation — Enjoy live jazz and uplifting vibes while sipping on local cider.

Celtic Thunder: An Evening of Music

7:30-9 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticket information not specified — Experience the greatest songs of Celtic Thunder with a heartfelt reunion.

Apple Harvest Festival

Sep 26-28 — Downtown Ithaca Alliance Office — Free entry — Celebrate the fall with locally grown apples, crafts, food, and entertainment at this beloved community festival.

The Front Bottoms Live

7-10 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticketed event — Celebrate a decade of music with The Front Bottoms alongside Sincere Engineer.

Dart Brothers Live Concert

7-11 p.m. — Bike Bar — No cover charge — Experience the unique fusion of original rock and alt-country by Ithaca's own Dart Brothers.

Dancing on The Patio

8-10 p.m. — South Hill Cider — $5 - $10 donation suggested — Dance on the patio to DJ Evermix while enjoying cider and food.

Sammy - Strides for a Cure

11 AM – 3 PM — Stewart Park — Registration closed — Run, walk, and gather to raise awareness for a cure to Alzheimer's Disease regardless of the weather.

Behavioral Economics Workshop with Canishk Naik

11:40 AM - 12:55 PM — Sage Hall - Johnson Graduate School of Management — Check official website for fees — Explore the intersection of psychology and economics with expert insights.

Notorious Stringbusters Concert

5:30-8:30 p.m. — South Hill Cider — Free entry — Experience the earth quakin', hip brakin' sounds of the Notorious Stringbusters in a vibrant community setting.

Blues Traveler Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — State Theatre of Ithaca — Tickets from $75 — Enjoy a night with the iconic Blues Traveler, famous for their high-energy performances.