Good morning, Philadelphia.

Kensington teens with Klean Kensington are transforming a vacant lot near Allegheny into a mini-forest and pollinator garden.

They received a $17,000 grant from partners (Thomas Jefferson University, Circular Philadelphia, Glitter, and Trash Academy) and began work in early spring.

On Sunday, an Ecuadorian influencer faced a Rocky curse after wrapping a flag around the statue before Ecuador lost 1-0 at the World Cup, while Philly chefs earned James Beard Awards and the Mann unveiled a dramatic renovation — with a new entrance and sound upgrades — in Fairmount.

Residents engage in a citywide photo quest this weekend during Juneteenth celebrations, inviting locals to drop a pin on a Juneteenth-themed photo from the area.

Additional details will be shared (at community centers and local outlets).

The Johnson House Historic Site hosted its 20th annual Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 20 in Germantown with thousands in attendance.

The event featured music, over 80 vendors, and marked the grand opening of the SWA Collective Hub for local entrepreneurs.

Chef Sean Sherman spoke on Saturday at the Academy of Natural Sciences, sharing his new book Turtle Island and reviving Native American cooking with ancestral recipes.

Audience members then visited a garden on Benjamin Franklin Parkway (hosted by ethnobotanist Linda Black Elk) that shows local Indigenous plants.

Summer officially starts today at 4:24 a.m. as the solstice begins.

The region continues to experience drought and early heat waves, and forecasters expect an early El Niño to moderate temperatures while astronomy fans plan for the Perseids meteor shower and a lunar eclipse in August.

Gift of Life’s Team Philly is at the 2026 Transplant Games of America in Denver today.

More than 200 transplant recipients and donor families are competing in athletic events to honor organ donation.

Veterans attended a Brazilian jiu-jitsu seminar and fundraiser on Saturday aboard the USS New Jersey in Camden, where the We Defy Foundation offered free classes and mentoring to help ease PTSD and build community.

Participants shared how grappling provided both physical exercise and emotional healing.

Philadelphia's 76ers are exploring a trade up from No. 22 at the 2026 NBA Draft to select Morez Johnson Jr., a versatile defender who impressed at the combine with elite athletic testing + a strong defensive profile.

The move may help the team balance its frontcourt and support rising stars.

On Saturday night, the Phillies defeated the Mets 15-3 at Citizens Bank Park, with Kyle Schwarber hitting two home runs in one inning and Bryce Harper completing his first cycle as Cristopher Sanchez earned his ninth win.

In Philadelphia, Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in the World Cup match held Friday, June 19 and hundreds of yellow jersey-wearing fans gathered at the Museum of Art steps on June 18 to support the team & celebrate local soccer culture.