Good morning, Philadelphia.

O'Rourke Media Group has expanded its sales team by hiring Alicia Burgos and John Zysk to boost local advertising efforts + strengthen its connection with Philly businesses.

The New York Times named Philadelphia the top place to visit in 2026—a decision expected to boost tourism amid rising hotel prices and SEPTA strain.

Some locals say the honor feels old news as the city has always thrived despite mixed outside praise.

Terry Gross celebrated Fresh Air’s 50th anniversary during a special appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

She credited a CPB grant with growing the local program into a national staple and reflected on her 15,000 interviews and honoring her late husband (jazz critic Francis Davis).

A new Perkiomen Mapping & Flood Study report identifies over 130 flood sites and 20 priority areas needing emergency planning in Montgomery & Bucks counties.

It recommends installing rain gardens and restoring stream banks to reduce flood risks that caused severe damage in 2021.

Philadelphia Housing Authority will spend $84 million to renovate 28 vacant properties in Germantown and create 121 affordable rental units starting by spring 2027 (offering one- to five-bedroom options for households at or below 30% of area median income).

Philadelphia is set to upgrade key downtown gateways with graffiti abatement, gardening and new murals for America’s 250th birthday.

The $11.5 million project funded by both public and private partners will boost the city’s look for hundreds of thousands of visitors and is already underway.

Returning former Flyer Scott Laughton marked his emotional homecoming with a short-handed goal as the Flyers fell by a score of 2 to 1 to the Maple Leafs in overtime Thursday night at the Wells Fargo Center — the team will host the Tampa Bay Lightning for their next contest.

The Sixers beat the Magic 103-91 in Orlando on Friday with Tyrese Maxey scoring 29 points — they start a three-game road trip and will play the Raptors on Sunday at 6 p.m. at Scotiabank Arena.