Good morning, Philadelphia.

Tree House Books will expand its North Philadelphia facility by adding two floors to create the All-Star Legacy Literacy Clubhouse and ease waitlists for free literacy programs.

A Thursday ceremony marked Phillies Charities funding and construction is set to finish in winter (grand opening planned for spring).

The Rendell Center for Civics and Civic Engagement released the semiquincentennial book Be the Jury to help tweens and teens learn the justice system through three mock trials.

The book presents cases against King George III (reflecting early American events) and Betsy Ross and will reach classrooms this fall.

After Saturday’s microbursts toppled trees and damaged buildings in West and South Philly, crews worked Sunday + city officials urged residents to report fallen wires and debris as power outages dropped from 26,000 to fewer than 3,000 homes.

Cleanup and repairs are still ongoing.

Philadelphia will soon award four-year waste processing contracts — subject to City Council approval — to Reworld, WM, and Republic Services after officials review cost, capacity, and environmental performance.

The decision extends existing agreements and renews debate over pollution from incinerators in Chester.

Phillies fans watched MLB legends compete in the inaugural MLBx 3-on-3 at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday during All-Star Weekend; Team Victorino won the contest 48+39, earning local bragging rights as former Phillies and community athletes took on a timed home-run challenge.

Philadelphia Phillies left-handed pitcher Cristopher Sánchez was named the National League All-Star starting pitcher for Tuesday night's game in Philadelphia & he set a franchise record with 50 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings.

Neal Stansbury, a Lehigh Valley surgeon who beat the odds after a 2018 heart transplant, won two silver medals at the USA Cycling Masters Championship in Wisconsin.

He said his result shows organ donation + determination in giving him a second chance.

The Philadelphia 76ers selected Labaron Philon Jr. at No. 22 in the draft, echoing past trends where top guards like Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain unexpectedly slipped — team official Mike Gansey said the decision prioritized talent over need.

Philly residents can check out Part 2 of the ultimate guide to MLB All-Star Week — a cheat sheet with key details on local baseball events and venues — to plan for the upcoming days.

Gage Wood took the mound at Citizens Bank Park and got a rousing ovation from fans while tossing 11 pitches with a 98 mph heater.

The prospect (22) plans to refine his breaking pitches and splitter as he works to join the Phillies starting rotation.

Wen-Hui Pan, ranked 12th among Phillies prospects (23), pitched at Citizens Bank Park today in the MLB Futures Game after overcoming three surgeries and rehab.

He showed promise with a fastball reaching the upper 90s and a strong splitter as he works toward the big leagues.