Good morning, Philadelphia.

The William Penn Foundation provided $7.6 million in grants that help low-income residents and people with disabilities get reduced museum rates at institutions (Academy of Natural Sciences, Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia Zoo, and Please Touch Museum), with the funding also supporting staffing, operating and capital costs.

The National Liberty Museum is hosting a VIP Preview Party today from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at 321 Chestnut St. to unveil The Forgotten Freedom: America at 250 exhibit which shows historic memorabilia & modern cultural icons.

Benjamin Franklin Parkway's 109 country flags were taken down this week for a scheduled biannual replacement with new custom designs; city crews check them routinely for damage in strong weather + sun exposure.

Philadelphia City Council pulled a vote on a proposed waste incineration ban after Reworld spent $45K lobbying and donated $3,700 to Mayor Parker's campaign—raising concerns among local environmental advocates about community health and pollution.

The former Italian restaurant La Locanda Del Ghiottone in Old City will be demolished to build a five-story mixed-use building with luxury condos.

Developer Brian Zoubek expects demolition to begin this month and condo openings by next summer.

Philadelphia Housing Authority and its partners broke ground Monday on the Westpark Apartments redevelopment in West Philly—327 affordable housing units with retail space and community services will be built by 2028, including reserved units for current residents.

Welsh club Wrexham and Premier League club Sunderland will face off in a soccer match at Subaru Park in Chester on Aug.

2. Local star Rob Mac helped bring the event (his involvement has boosted local excitement), and fans can expect a high-profile match.

Andrea Peterson leads the Neumann Goretti girls' basketball team with dedication that goes beyond coaching (she plays a vital role in supporting the players' growth).

Philadelphia 76ers beat Utah Jazz 106-102 on Wednesday night as Jabari Walker’s 22 points and Tyrese Maxey’s 25 points + 6 assists sparked a rally; the team will travel to Atlanta on Saturday for a 6 p.m. game against the Hawks.

The Philadelphia Eagles stick to a consistent draft blueprint that emphasizes premium positions and long-term contract planning as they gear up for the 2026 NFL Draft and upcoming free agency.

This strategy aims to build a resilient roster for future season challenges.

The Philadelphia 76ers host the Utah Jazz today at 7:30 p.m. at XFinity Mobile Arena.

The Sixers are without key players like Embiid & Edgecombe while the Jazz, who lost six games in a row, try to secure their first win since Feb. 11.

The Eastern Conference power rankings show the 76ers as a wild card heading toward the playoffs, with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey (key players) expected to drive the team's uncertain push for postseason success.

Philadelphia faces a tough challenge if the team does not hit its stride soon.