Good morning, Philadelphia.

FDR Park’s Anna C. Verna Playground stays closed as it awaits new parts for its unsafe 30-foot slide and may reopen in a few weeks, while Towey Recreation Center in North Philly has closed indefinitely after its roof was found compromised (repairs may take several months).

Catholic conversions are growing in Philly and Camden as diocese officials reported 1,162 new candidates in Philly (a 60% increase since 2025) and a 23% rise in Camden, echoing a global trend.

The surge reflects locals seeking community and spiritual connection amid uncertain times.

Roberto Lugo debuted a 4-foot ceramic vessel titled 'Permanence: We Were Here' at Michener Art Museum, commemorating its past as Bucks County Jail.

The work was unveiled Thursday night with a grant from the state Department of Community and Economic Development + marked the 250th anniversary of America’s founding.

On Saturday afternoon, the Fashion District unveiled Philly Love Stories, an interactive display featuring two pink cloud hearts at the 9th and Market Street entrance to gather notes celebrating Philly.

The project arrives as the World Cup draws near & aims to boost community pride.

Rebuilt from salvaged scraps, the 78-foot-tall Phoenix Wheel was reassembled in Phoenixville on Saturday, June 6, and nearly 1,000 locals gathered to celebrate its return.

Built in 1893 and once a fixture at Asbury Park, the iconic structure now stands as a tribute to local craftsmanship (resilience and renewal).

Philadelphia Theatre Company will present a 60-minute concert performance of the bilingual musical La Guagua 47 on June 20 at Suzanne Roberts Theatre, telling a local story of belonging and community.

Additional performances are planned at Esperanza Arts Center on July 25 and Taller Puertorriqueño on Sept. 26.

The 76ers are targeting three free agents (Thomas Bryant, Russell Westbrook and Marvin Bagley III) to bolster depth amid limited funds and injury concerns.

The team hopes these affordable veterans can bring varied experience to fill roster gaps.

The West Chester University Golden Rams lost 8-4 in the NCAA Division II final to the Tampa Spartans, who made history by winning their third straight title.

The Spartans now hold 11 Division II championships, marking a record in the sport.

At Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, Andrew Painter struggled as he allowed six earned runs and the Phillies lost 6-3 to the White Sox.

The team will seek to turn things around in today's rubber match at 1:05 p.m.

Don Mattingly warned that the Phillies may be overusing top relievers in close games — the team won nine recent games by only three runs and has been relying on high leverage pitchers.

He said some relievers have not pitched since late May due to low scoring matchups.