Good morning, Philadelphia.

The U.S. Department of Justice charged the School District of Philadelphia with failing to inspect asbestos in several schools, and the district agreed to a deferred prosecution that will drop the charges if it meets federal law requirements over the next five years—pending judge approval.

Parents of Joseph Wamah Jr. filed a lawsuit in Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas against an Indiana-based businessman & his companies for selling ghost AR-15 parts that let accused shooter Kimbrady Carriker avoid background checks & commit a two-day shooting spree in Kingsessing in July 2023.

Jonah and Helen Wamah, parents of 31-year-old Joseph Wamah Jr. killed in the Kingsessing mass shooting, are suing an Indiana businessman and his two companies for selling a lower receiver to Kimbrady Carriker — the suspect who used the firearm to kill five and injure four during the 2023 attack — arguing that the sale bypassed legal safeguards.

Philadelphia Water Department reconnected Manayunk Canal with the Schuylkill River after the Flat Rock Dam Project finished in April.

The upgrade improved water quality and returned fish to the water + water tests will check if drinking water improves.

Philadelphia’s defunct museum building at 15 S.

Seventh St. has become a neglected site on East Market with trash, needles and graffiti cluttering the property. Inspectors found eight code violations on June 13—prompting preservationists to urge city officials to clean up the historic site.

The Philadelphia Phillies hold a 47-34 record and trail the Mets by half a game in the NL East while holding the Wild Card spot.

The team depends on pitchers like Zack Wheeler and Ranger Suárez for strong performances while needing to fix offensive and defensive gaps—key issues before a postseason push.

At the NHL Draft tonight, the Flyers selected winger Porter Martone with the sixth pick and traded later picks with the Penguins for center Jack Nesbitt.

GM Danny Brière said the moves will add size and skill to the team as they prepare for the upcoming season—boosting both scoring and strength.