Good morning, Philadelphia.

Sixers Youth Foundation ran the Jr. 76ers Summer Hoops Tour on Thursday at Rufus Williams Court at Cobbs Creek Park in West Philly—after recent microbursts cleared debris, youth enjoyed drills, games and trivia with mentors.

Pew Charitable Trusts announced that local native William Foster from Lower Merion will become its new president and CEO in March.

Current CEO Susan K. Urahn will stay until the end of February & lead a smooth transition.

The Philly Fringe Festival announced its 30th anniversary lineup, which will run from Sept.

8 to 27 across nearly 100 venues (featuring over 330 performances) by both local and international artists. Tickets are now on sale for FringeArts members.

New Now IX Exhibition, Presented by InLiquid opens today at the InLiquid Gallery.

The event features work by 42 artists (showcasing diverse modern styles) and runs through August.

State lawmakers and advocates celebrated Thursday in Philadelphia the removal of the last reference to AIDS from the state’s criminal code, ending a provision that once penalized people living with HIV.

Lawmakers described the change as a historic step toward fairer state laws.

Advocates demand federal officials release a Philadelphia permanent resident detained at Moshannon Valley Processing Center (central Pa.) so she can care for her mother with kidney failure and lupus.

Council members backed the call at a press event outside City Hall.

Philadelphia’s health department took over management of the Sexual Assault Response Center from Drexel University on Wednesday, July 15 at City Hall + the center, now led by Dr. Aasta Mehta, will use $300,000 in the fiscal year 2027 budget to support survivors at its North Philadelphia location.

Wildfire smoke from Canada is causing unhealthy air today, and health officials are warning residents to stay indoors to avoid inhaling tiny harmful particles.

Officials say shifting winds and possible thunderstorms could improve conditions Saturday — residents should limit outdoor activities.

Thick smoke from Canadian wildfires triggered a Code Red alert in Philadelphia on Thursday as air quality dropped to unhealthy levels; health officials advised those with lung or heart conditions, older adults, children, and teens (and others at risk) to remain indoors.

Phillies pitcher Brad Keller tore his right UCL and will seek a second opinion from a top specialist—he is expected to miss the rest of the season after signing a two-year deal in December.

On Thursday night, Canadian wildfire smoke reduced visibility at Citizens Bank Park as the Phillies lost 4-1 to the Mets.

The game was rescheduled to start early, dropping the Phillies to 54-44 (Mets climbed to 41-57).

The Philadelphia Flyers signed forward Trevor Zegras to a four-year extension worth an average of $9.125 million per season, locking in the 25-year-old (who set personal bests in goals and points last season) as a top offensive contributor for future contests.

The Phillies kick off the second half of the season with a game against the Mets at Citizens Bank Park tonight at 7:00 p.m.—ESPN will air the matchup as the Phillies, buoyed by a strong season start, aim to climb the division standings against the struggling Mets.