Good morning, Philadelphia.

Philadelphia public pools began opening over the weekend as summer break started for students, with six facilities serving the community; two opened Monday (Marian Anderson and Lackman) and two will open today (Tiffany Fletcher and Schmidt) as part of a phased plan to open over 60 pools by July 6.

A 900-pound time capsule celebrating America’s 250th anniversary has been sealed and shipped to Philadelphia for burial on July 4, 2026.

The capsule — built to stay watertight — holds items from the federal government, states, and territories to represent American diversity for future generations.

Philadelphia-born Chinese American Ernest Moy faced repeated challenges proving his U.S. citizenship in the 1950s despite clear documentation and landmark Supreme Court cases (including U.S. v.

Wong Kim Ark), a struggle that shows how immigration policies once tied citizenship to race.

Philadelphia’s African American Museum won the Excellence Award from the American Association of State and Local History for its Pearl Bailey Showcase, an exhibit featuring memorabilia that traces Pearl Bailey’s journey from local talent contests to international stardom + it includes personal letters and artifacts from notable figures.

Philadelphia will celebrate Juneteenth weekend with free events.

The African American Museum will host a block party Friday from noon to 5 p.m., Cherry Street Pier will offer a Wellness and Arts Festival Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m.—and Please Touch Museum will hold workshops Friday starting at 10 a.m.

KYW Newsradio highlights Philly voices with Andrea McArdle, a 62-year-old native whose career began at age 13 as the first Annie (she recalls singing the national anthem at Flyers games) and now performs concerts nationally with a monthly New York City residency.

PhillyCAM is hosting an introduction to photography and video workshop for families, teens and adults at Paschalville Library — 6942 Woodland Ave — on Saturday, June 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; no experience is needed.

SEPTA reported clearing 19,277 World Cup fans from NRG Station in about an hour after the game on Sunday and will use the same plan for Friday's match.

The transit agency observed fans walking farther than usual, likely because of stormy weather.

The Phillies called up prospect Gabriel Rincones Jr. who hit a home run in his first game to help his team to a 7 to 0 win at Citizens Bank Park on Monday.

He earned a standing ovation from fans and said he is always ready to play.

Philadelphia Phillies players lead in votes for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, with Kyle Schwarber and Brandon Marsh among high vote-getters.

Fans may vote up to five times in 24 hours until June 25 at noon ET at MLB.com to help secure spots at Citizens Bank Park.

After a tough weekend, the Phillies host the Miami Marlins in a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park.

Today's game (6:40 p.m.) features Phillies’ Jesús Luzardo on the mound as the team works to regain momentum.

Sunday night, Philadelphia Stadium saw Ivory Coast win 1 to 0 over Ecuador when Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute as Ecuadorian fans filled the stands in yellow.

Future group matches run through early July and include a Round of 16 on July 4 (check local schedule).