Good morning, Philadelphia.

Fishtown Taps returns every Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. through Sept.

29 with discounted drinks and food specials at more than 20 local bars and restaurants. Residents can enjoy $5 beers, $6 wines, $7 cocktails, and rotating deals at venues across the neighborhood.

Bearded Ladies Cabaret presents Priority Hoarding, an art installation that repurposes 16 years of cardboard props & costumes to honor its queer theater legacy, opening this fall at 444 N.

Third Street during the Fringe Festival.

Philadelphia hosts Wawa Welcome America 2026, a 16-day festival through July 4 with concerts, fireworks, cultural events and free museum days across the city.

Key events include a June 24 Five Points Night Market in Northeast Philly and a downtown concert on June 25 (featuring local artists and family activities).

New city data released Monday shows local businesses & public transit surged after the June 19 World Cup match and yearly FIFA Fan Festival.

Record numbers were seen on SEPTA, bike-share and 30th Street Station, while free events at Lemon Hill and Wawa Welcome America boosted the summer spirit.

On Monday, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L.

Parker asked Pennsylvania lawmakers in Harrisburg to double the school renovation fund from $125 million to $250 million as the district prepares a $3.3 billion plan to modernize 169 aging buildings.

The city launched an $11.5 million beautification project aimed at cleaning seven transit gateways ahead of summer events while most graffiti requests come from West Philly, South Philly, and Northern Liberties.

CLIP crews will maintain the new installations as the project is expected to finish this summer.

Researchers at Rutgers found that most house mice in Philly and nearby suburbs carried mutations (84% of mice tested) that reduce the effectiveness of standard rodenticides.

The study suggests pest control companies will need new methods as these rodents adapt.

Brixmor Property Group is spending over $70 million to update the 60-year-old Roosevelt Mall on 36 acres between Cottman, Roosevelt, and Bustleton — with plans to add new community hubs, fitness centers, and retail stores like Victoria’s Secret and Ulta.

Spain defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0 on day 11 of World Cup 2026 as Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal powered the win, while Uruguay and Cape Verde tied 2-2; Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field hosted France versus Iraq on Monday.

At Philadelphia Stadium, France beat Iraq 3-0 after a summer downpour delayed play, with Mbappé scoring twice as local fans braved the weather.

The win lifts France into the knockout rounds as the game unfolded before a sellout crowd.

A local sports writer has ranked the top 12 Eagles players from the Super Bowl era, highlighting legends like Reggie White and Brian Dawkins for their game-changing roles.

The list features players such as Donovan McNabb and Jason Kelce (spurring debate among fans) as key figures in Philadelphia football history.

After a weekend of highlight plays (Harper hit his first career cycle and Schwarber tallied three home runs), the Phillies’ offensive duo now is racing toward 400 career home runs, with Harper on 380 and Schwarber at 369 in just 77 games, setting the stage for a boosted season finish.

The Phillies will face the Washington Nationals in a four-game series at Nationals Park starting Monday at 6:45 p.m. They won two of three games against the Mets and are on a 13-game NL East streak as they look to build on their recent momentum.

Philly Sports Network predicts the 76ers may choose Labaron Philon Jr., Meleek Thomas, Chris Cenac Jr. or Dailyn Swain with their No.22 pick one day before the NBA Draft; the analysis highlights each prospect’s strengths & future role with the team.