Good morning, Philadelphia.

Philadelphia celebrates Fourth of July with fireworks at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway (part of America's 250th birthday festivities), a rooftop party at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel, and a dinner cruise from Penn’s Landing.

New Hope and Lambertville host historic events with drone shows and fireworks through Sunday.

The Delaware River Port Authority announced a free event on July 11 at the Benjamin Franklin Bridge to mark its 100th birthday + the celebration will include food, activities and a mobile museum for all ages.

In North Philly, entrepreneur Siddiq transformed a box truck near North Broad and York into a mobile barbershop offering $10 haircuts — cutting booth rent costs — and plans to expand his team by inviting other barbers to join his growing operation.

Philly's experimental band Heavenly Bodies, made up of siblings Dustin and Ashley Burrows plus drummer Shaun Bailey, brings freeform psych rock to local venues by blending decades of friendship with immersive, off-the-cuff performances.

Local artists are preparing floats for Philadelphia's Salute to Independence Parade (an upcoming community event) that will take place soon.

Philadelphia historians and craftsmen announced plans to build an exact replica of the boat used by George Washington to cross the Delaware in 1776.

The project will start soon + provide a hands-on historical exhibit for local residents.

This summer, Philadelphia is hosting at least 15 historic Declarations of Independence at sites like the National Constitution Center + the Museum of the American Revolution, fueling a friendly rivalry with Boston while showcasing diverse narratives of American heritage.

Local community educators say Philadelphia’s 250th Independence Day brings mixed feelings for Black and Indigenous residents, who note that freedom remains unfinished.

They will use the day to spark honest conversation about history and to celebrate efforts that preserve heritage (including language projects in North Philly).

A heat wave affected Thursday’s 250th-anniversary celebrations in Old City, where a parade, concert, and drone show took place and members of Congress gathered at Independence Hall in honor of the historic vote.

Organizers say Saturday’s seven-hour Parkway concert will be shortened due to potential thunderstorms (a common July occurrence).

Governor Shapiro attended America 250 celebrations at Independence Hall on Thursday and will join more events this week to highlight local heritage, urging lawmakers to unite around founding principles + optimism.

Philadelphia officials expanded cooling centers + water stations and block captain training following the 1993 heat wave, and have prepared for America 250 celebrations tomorrow amid forecast triple-digit temperatures to help residents stay safe.

The Philadelphia 76ers acquired Jaylen Brown from the Celtics in a blockbuster trade that sent Paul George and draft picks to Boston.

Brown, a five-time All-Star, bolstered the Sixers' lineup with his two-way play & joins teammates Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid ahead of the playoffs.