Good morning, Philadelphia.

On Friday, a man who drove his car into the Schuylkill River was rescued by elite rowers and bystanders near St. Joe’s Boathouse (a local landmark) before emergency personnel took over.

Across the region, 25 gas stations now display Freedom Fuel signs and offer gas priced 40 to 50 cents lower than similar outlets.

Some local operators say the discounts are hurting business & raise questions about the branded network's undisclosed ownership and pricing model.

WURD Radio launched Freedom Journeys to honor 250 Black Philadelphians who shaped the city from 1776 to 2026.

The yearlong project, announced at its Founder’s Day Gala last October and in production since January, will continue throughout 2026 (featuring historical and contemporary figures across Philadelphia).

The Darby Library is featuring a famed copy of Clarissa, said to have been overdue by 100 years and returned in 1947, amid ongoing questions about its origin.

Visitors can view the book at the library from July 10 through Aug. 1 (exhibition hours apply).

The Benjamin Franklin Bridge, which opened in 1926 and celebrated 100 years recently, remains a Philadelphia icon by lighting up in colorful displays during sports and special events.

The bridge carries about 100,000 daily travelers along key routes (I-676 and PATCO) while embodying the city’s rich heritage.

Philadelphia celebrates the return of the famed Schmitter sandwich (a local icon) to Citizens Bank Park and plans a festive block party on the Ben Franklin Bridge this Saturday with no car traffic, while fans react to pitcher Zack Wheeler's All-Star snub due to scheduling rules.

On July 4, Philadelphia hotels reached nearly 90% occupancy with daily rates soaring to $459 and over $7 million in revenue, while Independence Week brought historic attendance to cultural institutions—marking a strong start for the summer tourism season.

Philadelphia residents can enjoy a summer escape with five hotel options (including Ghost Light Inn in New Hope, Seaview Hotel in South Jersey, Hyatt Centric in Rittenhouse Square, and two Kimpton hotels offering special packages) providing flexible weekend getaways from the city.

Richie Ashburn Field reopened Friday at FDR Park with new astroturf ahead of Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park.

Officials said the upgrades will help prevent rain cancellations and support the field’s 125 annual events.

Baseball fans can explore the All-Star Village at the Pennsylvania Convention Center today through Tuesday, July 14, where they will enjoy autograph sessions, virtual batting cages, and (Philly-themed zones representing Center City, Fishtown, South Philly, Old City, and Fairmount) while Phillies legends appear during Tuesday's podcast and tickets cost $35.

DeVonta Smith and Terrell Owens will compete in MLBx: All-Star 3-on-3 at Citizens Bank Park tomorrow starting around 3:00 p.m. ET—part of MLB All-Star Weekend, this modified home run derby will feature scoring for home runs and defensive plays ahead of Eagles training camp on July 28.

Rookie Justin Crawford drove in the game’s only run during a 1-0 Phillies win over the Reds at Great American Ballpark on Thursday night.

First-time All-Star Luzardo struck out 11 as the win marked Philadelphia’s 16th series victory while chasing the NL East crown.

A new ranking lists the Eagles’ top 10 players for the 2026 season.

The feature covers five offensive and five defensive standouts, including quarterback Jalen Hurts and defensive tackle Jalen Carter, and explains how each is expected to boost the team’s performance.

MLB All-Star Week is causing road closures and temporary no-parking zones in center city and South Philly beginning Friday with additional closures planned for Sunday and again on Monday and Tuesday, while SEPTA will run extra express trains on Monday and Tuesday for fans headed to Citizens Bank Park.