Good morning, Philadelphia.

Philadelphia’s Senior Companion Program pairs older adults with volunteer companions — who help ease loneliness through regular visits that include assistance with errands, outings and enjoying music — while ensuring volunteers complete background checks, training and receive a stipend.

A trial is underway for Charles Fulforth, 41, and Kelvin Roberts, 42, who are accused of breaking into a Lower Merion home on Meredith Road at 2 a.m. on Dec.

8 and fatally shooting 25-year-old Andrew Gaudio while seriously injuring his 62-year-old mother (investigators say the men targeted the wrong house).

Philadelphia police are asking the public to help identify three occupants seen in a white Toyota Sienna minivan that was used in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old on July 3 in East Germantown & the department offers a $20,000 reward for tips.

Philadelphia police charged Eric Franklin (40) after he shot a bystander (27) on July 18 during a road rage incident on the 600 block of East Indiana Avenue in Kensington while aiming at a 29-year-old driver who returned fire and fled; both men were questioned with the driver later released.

Delaware County officials warned residents about contractor George Cook (44) of Holmes (GC’s Contracting) who tricked customers out of thousands and used church bulletins to reach victims; he was arrested last week while out on bail for earlier scams.

Zoe Levenstein, 17, of Fairmount became the youngest storyteller with Historic Philadelphia’s 'Once Upon a Nation' program and now entertains visitors near Carpenters’ Hall with history tales like a 1798 bank robbery—she grew up exploring these historic sites with her family.

District Council 33 released contract vote results on Monday after 9,000 members cast their ballots on a tentative deal that ended a week-long strike.

Union leaders said that if members did not approve the deal, they would have to return to the negotiating table — a move that could trigger another strike.

The Phillies lost two games to the Angels after unveiling the 2026 All-Star Game logo and placed third baseman Alec Bohm on the injured list after he fractured his left rib.

The team now prepares to host the Boston Red Sox in a three-game series (with Zack Wheeler and Cristopher Sánchez starting) as they look to regain momentum before the trade deadline.

J.T. Realmuto and his wife Lexi hosted Faith and Baseball Night at Citizens Bank Park on July 20, where Casting Crowns led a worship set as fans stayed despite a rain delay and an 8-2 loss to the Angels.

The couple shared how their Christian faith guides them through sports and life ups and downs — a message that resonated with many in attendance.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts led his team to a Super Bowl LIX win on Feb 9 and built a strong roster with players like Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson.

He turned a struggling team into a championship contender – showing that great quarterbacks create their own winners.