Good morning, Philadelphia.

Philadelphia police have released surveillance photos of two suspects who punched and robbed at least three people in Chinatown last month—two assaults took place on June 14 near Ninth and Cherry and Eighth and Arch streets while a later incident targeted a 16-year-old near Ninth and Arch streets.

Today, Philly and nearby towns celebrate the Fourth of July with a packed schedule of events—Center City hosts the Wawa Welcome America party featuring performances by Jazmine Sullivan and LL Cool J with fireworks over the Delaware River, while Camden holds a free Freedom Festival starting at 6 p.m. Other events include a Neil Diamond tribute in Delaware on July 5, a Gary Clark Jr. concert at Parx Casino from July 3, and festivals with family activities running through Sunday.

A group of Philadelphia historical organizations launched The Revolutionary City digital archive that gives free access to over 6,000 documents from the Revolution.

The searchable platform uses artificial intelligence to transcribe handwritten texts and will grow for next summer’s semiquincentennial celebrations (the connected museum exhibit closes Dec. 28).

The Live and Local music series will take place through Sept.

25 at the Lazy Hammock stage at Spruce Street Harbor Park with diverse local bands performing every Thursday at 7 p.m.—parking will be limited due to the ongoing I-95 CAP construction, so visitors are encouraged to use public transit or rideshare services.

Philadelphia city officials have accused some striking union members of blocking facilities and engaging in illegal actions—such as slashing tires on trash trucks—that disrupt trash collection across the city.

Mayor Cherelle Parker urged workers to return to work as talks stalled ahead of today’s planned Fourth of July events.

A judge ordered 31 union workers at the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office to return to work—city attorneys said that over 180 stored bodies had exceeded safe capacity and posed a health risk in the summer heat.

Officials warned that delays in death investigations could hinder police work while union leaders argued that the injunction wastes valuable negotiation time.

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert said he has managed plaque psoriasis since childhood and now takes Amgen's Otezla (an oral pill) to help control his condition without interfering with his game focus—he also restructured his 2025 contract to earn $10 million amid trade rumors and mentors new tight ends as the team builds on its recent Super Bowl win.

The Flyers signed several depth players after free agency began but did not offer a deal to Jakob Pelletier, who instead signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

They added goalie Dan Vladař on a two-year deal—forward Christian Dvorak and Lane Pederson on one-year deals along with defensemen Noah Juulsen and Dennis Gilbert to boost their roster while working with a tight salary cap.