Good morning, Philadelphia.

Red Owl Tavern near Independence Hall will host its Smoked Out Saturdays BBQ series every Saturday from July 11 through Sept.

5. Guests can sample creative slow-smoked dishes from 10:30 a.m. until sold out at 422 Chestnut Street (reservations advised).

Food Network & Graza will bring a food truck tour to Dilworth Park on Friday, July 10 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring sliders, fixings and a taste of Graza Mayo at a free local event.

The Keith Haring mural We the Youth at 2147 Ellsworth St may join the Philadelphia Register as the commission reviews its nomination on July 22—Mural Arts Philadelphia supports the effort to preserve this community icon.

Welcome America announced that Michael DelBene, who expanded the festival to 16 days from Juneteenth to the Fourth, will step down as CEO.

He will remain for two weeks as Mayor Cherelle Parker leads plans for the grand finale concert and fireworks.

Philadelphia officials struck a deal to save 340 classroom jobs, yet teachers remain uncertain about when they will be scheduled back as the school district moves forward with restored roles—adding to challenges amid a tough hiring season.

An appeals court ruled last Friday that new panels at the President's House can be reinstalled to update the slavery narrative.

Philadelphia officials argued the change could affect the site's legacy (according to local critics) and asked the court to pause the project.

An audit by City Controller Christy Brady found that the school district owed $2.8M in unpaid time off to over 700 former employees while it struggled to track 96 items worth $300K (smartboards, artwork, and a piano).

The Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s office says five residents have died from heat-related causes since July 1 and that high temperatures still pose a risk to kids, older adults and pregnant women — officials advise extra caution despite ending the heat emergency.

The 76ers completed a trade with the Celtics on Monday, acquiring Jaylen Brown while signing veteran forward Dean Wade to a four-year deal.

Brown is set to join the team alongside Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid as the NBA season begins.