Good morning, Philadelphia.

On June 26, Philly Bike Action released Laser Vision—an app that lets users snap a picture of a mobility violation and automatically sends the report to the Parking Authority; more than 1,200 violations have been submitted during testing, including cases of illegal sidewalk parking and bike lane obstructions. The tool helps officers focus on hot spots during enforcement hours and aims to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians.

Members of AFSCME District Council 33 will vote on a three-year deal with the city that ended an eight-day strike last week; the contract offers a 3% yearly wage increase and a one-time $1,500 bonus along with improved sick and bereavement leave.

Voting takes place in-person at union headquarters in West Philadelphia from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends until July 20 (members must show valid ID).

PATCO is changing its overnight service starting today to improve safety and cleanliness—selected stations will close from midnight to 4:30 a.m. in a phased plan that will stop all weekday overnight service for six months beginning Sept.

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On July 13, the Phillies' left-handed starter, Cristopher Sanchez, pitched 7.1 innings at Petco Park against the Padres and allowed six hits and one earned run to secure a 2-1 win in his final start of the first half.

The Phillies now hold a 55-41 record—leading the National League East—and the team will use this momentum to prepare for the upcoming trade deadline.

The Philadelphia Union reclaimed the top MLS spot with a 2-0 win over the New York Red Bulls at Subaru Park on Saturday when Indiana Vassilev and club record-signing Bruno Damiani scored in the first half.

The win marked the team's 15th game without a loss and came with a league-leading clean sheet as they prepare to face CF Montreal on Wednesday.

The Philadelphia Phillies selected right-handed pitcher Gage Wood as the No. 26 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday night.

Wood became the club’s first college first rounder since Brian Barber and the first college pitcher since Aaron Nola—he is noted for a no-hitter in the College World Series and a 4-1 record with 69 strikeouts in 37.2 innings at Arkansas.

The Phillies picked Iowa left-hander Cade Obermueller with the 63rd pick in the 2025 MLB draft to build their young team (he did not sign with the Rangers last year).

Baseball America said he throws a fastball and slider but his control is weak, which might move him to the bullpen (a change that could adjust his role).

Philadelphia Phillies' All-Star Kyle Schwarber will play in the MLB All-Star game in Atlanta on July 15 while teammate Zack Wheeler sits out to focus on the season — his selection makes Schwarber the only active All-Star for the club.

Fans can enjoy the Home Run Derby tonight at 8 p.m. EST — and local festivities including a free event at Dilworth Park and an All-Star Declaration Bus tour to celebrate the game.