Good morning, Philadelphia.

On Monday night around 8:30 p.m., a fire broke out at Black Sheep Pub in Rittenhouse Square with all customers safe as owner James Stephens said he will rebuild the pub (hoping to reopen it for the World Cup).

The Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announced the Dine Latino Food & Culture Passport 2026, a culinary and cultural tour that will run from June 1 through Labor Day to showcase Latino heritage across the region.

Businesses can apply now for curated trails and promotional opportunities.

Fifty-seven Philadelphia public schools are carrying out virtual classes today due to record heat — many buildings lack proper cooling.

The district will cancel after-school activities and notify families when in-person learning resumes.

On Tuesday, SEPTA and the City hosted the fourth Smart & Sustainable Mobility Showcase at the Navy Yard with 300 representatives and 19 Quebec companies to discuss data-driven transit sustainability; the meeting highlighted a partnership with Quebec firm Infodev that uses artificial intelligence to optimize schedules.

The Philadelphia Housing Authority (its first project in the 7th District) will develop a vacant lot on East Clearfield Street in Fairhill to add 61 rentals for seniors and 13 houses.

The project, presented to the Seventh Ward today, will be reviewed on June 2 before an 18‑month build.

A Senate subcommittee is holding a hearing today at the Russell Senate Office Building to examine how sports betting promotions are affecting mental health, including in Philadelphia where gambling hotline calls and ad spending surged recently; critics warn these practices may harm young fans.

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in North Philly announced that it will eliminate 30 staff positions and close its kidney transplant program — only two procedures had been performed in 2025.

Hospital leaders said the changes aim to sustain quality care amid ongoing financial pressures.

On Tuesday, the Phillies struggled at Citizens Bank Park in 95-degree heat, managing only three hits and a lone home run by Trea Turner in a 4-1 loss to the Reds.

They will face Cincinnati today at 1:05 p.m. to decide the series.

Bryson Stott hit his fifth home run to lift the Phillies to a 5-4 comeback win over the Reds Monday night at Citizens Bank Park — the blast helped extend their winning streak to five games as teammates delivered key support.

A new ranking article reviews the Sixers’ playoff series wins during the Embiid era—tracing a journey from a 2018 win over the Nets to a standout comeback over the Celtics that marked the team’s first 3-1 turnaround.

The Philadelphia 76ers have started searching for a new front office leader who will work closely with Bob Myers five days a week — NBA Insider Marc Stein noted that options may be limited by external team commitments while internal names like assistant GM Jameer Nelson gain attention. The team’s approach aims to create a more connected leadership structure for its next era.

The Philadelphia Eagles will open the season at Lincoln Financial Field against Washington as they showcase a revamped offense, with games scheduled in London and holiday events on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve (the Super Bowl is set for Valentine’s Day) as the team aims to build on last season’s progress.