Good morning, Philadelphia.

Philadelphia welcomes the summer solstice with three festivals.

The Haddon Twp. event with live music is Friday, Jun. 19 — Fabric Row and the American Swedish Historical Museum hold events on Saturday, Jun. 20 — and Andra Hem hosts a cocktail evening on Sunday, Jun. 21.

Highmark Mann Center reopened Monday after completing its multi-year renovation and celebrated 50 years of community service.

The upgraded venue now offers a greener, roomier design and a chic naturalistic look for upcoming local events.

Philadelphia’s Ministry of Awe announced that its Pig Lady sculpture is expected to 'give birth' to three piglets (due June 23) and the public is invited to help name the new creations.

Over the weekend, Fairmount residents with special Fan Festival permits had their cars ticketed and towed despite proper registration, and the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) flagged nearly 2,500 tickets for cancellation, including 173 issued in error.

Driver Justin Siebel experienced delays retrieving his car but saw fees waived.

SEPTA plans a mixed-use project near Germantown rail stop that will include housing, commercial space, and an affordability component.

The transit agency has requested information from developers for the 1.4-acre lot along Chelten Avenue — aiming to boost revenue from transit-oriented properties.

Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued a quarantine order to limit animal movement after officials detected the New World screwworm in over a dozen animals—including a dog in New Mexico—and local organizations are monitoring and treating animals to block the spread.

The Flyers may select Vancouver Giants defenseman Ryan Lin (a top prospect) with their 21st overall pick in the upcoming NHL Draft.

Lin scored 57 points in 53 games after returning from a wrist injury and shows strong skating and offensive skills that could boost the team’s rebuild.

Philadelphia hosts many World Cup watch parties this week.

Today, FIFA Fan Fest at Lemon Hill runs from 12:00pm to 10:00pm with live match broadcasts while venues like Mamajuana Café Philly and Yards Brewing schedule themed events later this week + weekend.

After Nakobe Dean’s departure and with Jihaad Campbell still recovering, Eagles linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. is proving ready at OTAs + may earn a breakout role later in the season if opportunity knocks.

Brandon Marsh’s opposite-field blast sparked an 8-2 win at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday night, marking the Phillies’ 40th season win & boosting his All-Star bid.

The team will complete the series with a final game scheduled for Thursday at 1:05 p.m.

Yesterday, the Phillies promoted five pitchers, including top-10 prospects Ramon Marquez and Matthew Fisher, with four heading to the Jersey Shore BlueClaws after strong first-half showings in Clearwater.

The Flyers acquired goaltender Joseph Woll & defenseman Simon Benoit Tuesday from the Maple Leafs in a trade that sent goaltender Samuel Ersson, defenseman Emil Andrae, and a 2026 third-round pick to Toronto ahead of the NHL Draft.