Good morning, Philadelphia.

Residents in Lemon Hill and Fairmount are coping with heavy traffic, parking challenges and limited rideshare options as the 39-day FIFA Fan Festival draws 15,000 daily visitors to local parks today.

City officials have added signage + police presence, although neighbors remain concerned about the event's long-term impact.

Philadelphia schools will not cut 340 staff positions as Mayor Parker and City Council work toward a long-term funding solution to keep personnel on the job.

Their agreement comes after a budget vote revised spending and alternatives were considered for a rideshare fee.

Philadelphia Gas Works held a public meeting on June 3 to gather input on its Low Carbon Pathways project (exploring full electrification and hybrid options) aimed at lowering carbon emissions while supporting city climate goals.

PGW will use the feedback to guide its future steps.

Philadelphia officials cut the ribbon on the new Kensington Wellness Center last week, as part of Mayor Cherelle Parker's plan to consolidate services & boost neighborhood safety.

The center now offers healthcare, shelter, substance abuse treatment, and other support to help reduce low-level offenses.

The Phillies announced Adolis García suffered a torn right lat (ending his season) and will be sidelined, deepening the team’s outfield struggles.

The team added outfielder Derek Hill from Chicago and called up Gabriel Rincones Jr. to bolster its defense.

On Saturday night, the Phillies posted a 17-hit rally that carried them to a 9-8 win over the Brewers in Milwaukee.

J.T. Realmuto and Edmundo Sosa powered crucial runs and Jhoan Duran earned the save.

On Sunday, the Brewers beat the Phillies 4-0 as pitcher Christopher Sánchez had his worst start in eight weeks, giving up four runs on eight hits while the offense recorded only four singles from four players — prompting Manager Don Mattingly to say adjustments may come in the next weeks.

Thousands of soccer fans attended the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill in East Fairmount Park on Sunday, June 14 ahead of the city's first World Cup match at Lincoln Financial Field between Côte d'Ivoire and Ecuador, where registration marked the debut of soccer excitement in Philadelphia.

On Day 3 of the World Cup, Brazil and Morocco played to a 1+1 draw while Scotland edged Haiti 1+0; Philadelphia Union's Danley Jean-Jacques made his World Cup debut for Haiti in the match held in Foxborough.