Good morning, Philadelphia.

On Tuesday, Old First Reformed United Church of Christ opened 34 units of permanent supportive housing for the formerly homeless in Old City after moving a historic 1760s house to clear the site near the U.S. Mint.

The project was built by Community Ventures + partners using housing vouchers from the Philadelphia Housing Authority to offer 20 years of affordable support.

The city agreed to pay $3 million to the family of TJ Siderio — the youngest person ever fatally shot by a Philadelphia police officer — after the unarmed teen was shot on March 1 near 18th and Barbara Streets in South Philadelphia, and officer Edsaul Mendoza later pleaded guilty to third-degree murder.

A jury found 20-year-old Miles Pfeffer guilty of killing Temple University police officer Christopher Fitzgerald after prosecutors showed autopsy photos, ballistic evidence + DNA linking him to the crime.

Philadelphia teachers union and School District officials joined state lawmakers at the capitol on Wednesday to push for extra school funding (an increase of $202 million) as federal cuts threaten vulnerable programs (especially for special education and low-income students).

They continue contract negotiations ahead of the Aug. 31 deadline to address a $300 million budget deficit.

On Monday, the Superior Court ruled that Philadelphia’s rule requiring a permit to openly carry a handgun violates the Equal Protection Clause and vacated Riyadh Sumpter’s conviction, though the law stays in place.

Local officials expressed disappointment & gun rights advocates called the decision historic as they await the next moves.

After a historic June 19 storm with 70 mph wind gusts, PECO restored power for most customers before the heat wave hit but hundreds still lacked electricity—union president Larry Anastasi said poor communication among dispatch and out-of-state crews delayed recovery and created dangerous overlaps. He noted that experienced workers were bypassed, resulting in delays that stretched the outage to more than five days.

The Eagles are set to develop dynamic defensive back Mac McWilliams, a former UCF standout who impressed in one-on-one drills and tight coverage at the Senior Bowl—his quick moves and strong tackles could make him a key player on defense and special teams.

Under coaches Vic Fangio and Christian Parker, he is expected to become Philadelphia’s hidden gem.

The Sixers selected 19 year old guard VJ Edgecombe from Baylor University in the 2025 NBA Draft.

He played in 33 games last season and averaged 15 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, adding depth to a roster led by Joel Embiid + Tyrese Maxey.