Good morning, Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia Fringe Festival is returning this fall (Sept.

8-27) for its 30th season. It will offer around 330 shows in unique venues like a historic library and a makeshift airport.

Philadelphia's Cherry Street Pier hosts Let Freedom Ring by Paul Ramírez Jonas through Sept.

27, where visitors must ring a bell to complete a rendition of America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee) as part of Semiquincentennial art celebrations.

Philadelphia schools received $157 million in new state budget funds, including $137 million in adequacy funding and $20 million in new support, and the district can compete for $125 million for school facilities, while Gov. Shapiro visited Vare-Washington Elementary in South Philly on Tuesday to praise the boost.

Philadelphia schools run a six-week summer credit recovery program that currently serves about 2,700 students (over 400 of whom are high school seniors) to help them earn the credits needed for graduation; students can earn two credits in person with a third available online if required.

Nationwide, 74% of Americans want stronger laws to fight climate change while in Philadelphia, residents face a second heat dome as officials declare a Code Red for poor air quality.

Local advocates share their concerns (pointing to rising heat waves) as extreme weather and distant wildfires worsen conditions.

The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority signed a memorandum of understanding with Amtrak to study a rail service linking Philadelphia, Phoenixville, Pottstown and Reading; commissioner Marian Moskowitz called it a major milestone for community and economic development.

Advocates and councilmembers gathered outside City Hall to call for the release of Constance, an Olney resident detained for seven months after returning from vacation with hemp.

She is her mother's primary caregiver as her mother faces lupus and requires dialysis three times a week.

Environmental officials warn residents that wildfire smoke drifting southeast from Canada and Minnesota has led to unhealthy air quality today.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection declared a statewide Code Red action day and urges people (especially children and older adults) to limit outdoor activities.

During All-Star Week, Phillies fans enjoyed heartfelt celebrations, with first-time All-Star Brandon Marsh sharing memories that touched local hearts.

Yet, with a new labor deal still off, MLB may face a lockout if owners and players do not settle a salary cap dispute by Dec. 1.

Brandon Marsh honored his late father at his first All-Star Game on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park by wearing custom red cleats designed by his mother *featuring his family crest and a Bible verse*.

After a slow start, the Phillies turned their season around with a record of 45 to 24 under new manager Don Mattingly and now have six All-Star players.

The team will work to boost its lineup and pitching depth as it prepares for a more challenging second half.

A new piece reviews 10 overlooked plays that helped shape the Eagles' two Super Bowl wins, from Nick Foles’ clutch drive to Jalen Hurts’ leadership + the article highlights key moments that built the team’s lasting legacy.