Good morning, Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Ballet and Opera Philadelphia host a free summer camp for junior high and school students in singing, dancing and theater tech at their nearly complete new building on North Broad.

The camp tests community space ahead of a Sept. 18 ribbon cutting with recital tomorrow, June 20.

The All American Rejects will perform at Lemon Hill on Monday, July 13 at 7 p.m., while rapper Micah Palace takes the stage on Friday, June 26 at 6 p.m. as part of the FIFA Fan Festival organized by Philadelphia Soccer 2026.

At Delaware County Community College, staff and parents pushed back against plans to outsource school counseling to an online provider.

Administrators said the move would cut costs and broaden access while faculty and the union continue discussions to support students in need.

Philadelphia experienced one of its warmest springs on record (average 57.8°F from March through May) and forecasters predict a hotter-than-normal summer according to NOAA.

Experts link the trend to climate change and shifting weather patterns.

Chester Water Authority will compete next week at a national water taste test in Washington DC after recently earning state honors for its quality tap water.

The non-profit utility continues working with local partners to protect its Octoraro Reservoir and ensure safe, affordable service.

Philadelphia's request to restore the President's House slavery exhibit on Independence Mall was denied by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, which allows the federal administration to replace the exhibit and shows that the court found the city's claims lacked merit.

Philadelphia is reducing the geofence around the FIFA Fan Festival area to let more residents use rideshares, with the boundary now shrinking to the south of Aspen Street.

The change keeps pickup zones near Eastern State Penitentiary (23rd and Fairmount) and the 2200 block of Fairmount Avenue.

Wyatt Cullen, a skilled forward with speed and vision, could be a key option for the Flyers as they rebuild their offensive lineup — if he remains available at No. 21, the team may add his playmaking ability to boost future scoring.

Zack Wheeler has posted a 6-1 record with a 2.01 ERA since his return on April 25 and must pitch at least six innings in each of 17 remaining starts—chasing postseason eligibility—to reach 162 innings and a Cy Young Award as he faces the Mets on Sunday.

On Saturday, Jun. 13, 38-year-old Gigio Benavides from Loja, Ecuador, traveled 3,000 miles to place his handmade Ecuadorian soccer jersey on Rocky at the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s steps, hoping to break the curse; he later faced backlash as the team lost 1-0.

Jordan Davis's strong performance last season — posting 72 tackles and 4.5 sacks — earned him a $78 million extension and boosts his candidacy for the captain's patch in 2026.

The Eagles say his leadership is key to mentoring younger players and strengthening their defense at Lincoln Financial Field.

The Phillies will host the Mets at Citizens Bank Park in a weekend series, with games on Saturday at 7:15 p.m. and Sunday at 7:20 p.m. as the club aims to build on its turnaround + counter the Mets’ mixed starting efforts.