Good morning, Philadelphia.

A 12-year-old girl riding an e-scooter was hit by a car near Blair Boulevard and Concord Road in Aston over the weekend and died on Monday—an 11-year-old riding with her remains in critical condition while the driver stayed on scene and is cooperating with police.

Police discovered a pipe bomb in the Malvern home of Kevin Krebs, 31, who was arrested Saturday at a West Chester protest for bringing a gun, knives, and ammunition while concealing a firearm under his yellow raincoat—officers later searched his property with a heavy bomb squad presence before he was released on $250,000 bail as the investigation continues with FBI involvement.

Chef Phila Lorn, owner of Mawn, won the Emerging Chef Award at the 2025 James Beard Awards in Chicago on Monday night and dedicated his win to his wife Rachel—he credited his victory to defying assumptions about his small restaurant.

He plans to open a new Southeast Asian oyster bar called Sao in late July.

Craig LaBan from The Inquirer won the James Beard Foundation's Craig Claiborne Distinguished Criticism Award for his expert reviews of Philadelphia’s dining scene—from food carts to exclusive restaurants.

He said the win is a gratifying reminder of his lasting impact on local food criticism while watching the award stream from Bolo in Center City.

Phila Lorn, chef at Bella Vista noodle house Mawn on Ninth Street near Catherine Street, won the James Beard Award for Emerging Chef Monday night in Chicago.

He dedicated his win to challenging assumptions about his small restaurant's focus and authenticity — a win that spotlights his innovative approach to Southeast Asian cuisine with a focus on Cambodia.

ABC Lower Merion marked over 50 years of service with a May gala at Merion Tribute House — raising $25,000 to renovate its century-old ABC House and support underserved students of color.

The nonprofit provides mentors, tutors, and housing, and alumni like Netflix executive Lamont Robinson credit it for helping them succeed.

Neighborhood leader Robert Rudinsky and Take Back Your Neighborhood filed a lawsuit against PennDOT, SEPTA and state rep Jared Solomon to stop plans to remove car lanes on Castor Avenue in Northeast Philly.

The group argues the road diet—intended to reduce crashes and enhance pedestrian safety—will worsen parking issues and harm local businesses.