Good morning, Philadelphia.

Philadelphia's arts and culture scene is buzzing this weekend, with Jill Scott performing at The Met today, a stage version of 'The Notebook' running until Aug.

2 at the Academy of Music, and local events (including a mini art show in Queen Village and Philly Dance Day) energizing audiences.

Southwest Philadelphia’s Ambassador Theatre, built in 1921, is nominated for the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places with the commission set to hold its final vote on Aug.

14 to protect the historic movie palace from demolition (a key step to preserve a cherished cultural landmark).

Philadelphia’s Academy of Natural Sciences will host Dinosaur Days on July 25–26 and Aug.

22–23 with hands-on fossil preparation, crafts and expert talks. Bug Fest returns on Aug. 8–9 with insect exhibits, guided bug walks and a family market at the museum and nearby gardens.

A judge approved a $650,000 settlement that gives $120,000 each to three families who challenged the district’s special-admissions process for magnet schools.

The settlement (including $290,000 for lawyer fees) ends the legal challenge without changing the current policy.

State officials propose limiting in-game microbets & VIP programs to curb gambling addictions linked to rising legalized sports betting after Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper warned of deceptive practices.

The sports betting industry has pushed back as lawmakers debate potential restrictions.

The federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality canceled key grants for Penn and CHOP training programs, forcing researchers to halt new scholar recruitment and pause ongoing projects in patient care.

The funding cuts have disrupted studies on antibiotic stewardship, hormone therapy, and translation services.

A new Philadelphia study shows that even low levels of PM2.5 in local neighborhoods increase risks for emergency respiratory care and later asthma in preterm infants discharged from the NICU.

The research underscores how normal air conditions can still harm vulnerable babies (especially those with grade 1 bronchopulmonary dysplasia).

Main Line Health will hire 9 gastroenterologists (more coming this summer), launch a new urology department, and replace Jefferson Health trauma surgeons to cut patient wait times to 3 weeks, compete with local private practices, and boost emergency care at Lankenau Medical Center and Paoli Hospital.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is establishing the David M.

Einhorn Institute for Early Relational Health using a $50 million donation. The institute will study how early parent-child relationships affect child development and will work with experts at CHOP’s Research Institute to develop future interventions.

Dr. Kirti Chopra reopens Smiles of Rittenhouse Square at 255 S.

17th St. two months after her license was suspended for unsafe practices — she will follow new infection-control protocols and undergo extra staff training per an agreement with the Pennsylvania Board of Dentistry.

Philadelphia Eagles training camp begins on July 28th with key battles to decide starting roles and backup spots.

Coaches and fans will watch safety, edge, WR, TE, and QB competitions unfold as players like Cooper DeJean, Jalyx Hunt & Andy Dalton work to earn their positions for the upcoming season.