Good morning, Philadelphia.

Philadelphia restaurateur Ken Silver of Jim's South St. said his beef supplier now charges about $1 more per pound than a year ago following a 50% price increase seen when his restaurant reopened after a 2024 fire—he is absorbing the higher costs and expects prices to drop after the summer grilling season.

Opera Philadelphia will reactivate the former Macy’s retail space on Market Street this fall by hosting a series called Pipe Up! that partners local groups such as BalletX, the Bearded Ladies Cabaret, and FringeArts—opening with a concert called Meet Me at the Eagle on Sept.

7 to feature the historic Wanamaker Organ.

A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that Safehouse may claim its founders’ religious beliefs to defend its plan to open a supervised injection site in Philadelphia — the ruling overturns a 2024 decision that denied the group’s religious status and sets the stage for further court proceedings.

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals — reversing an earlier ruling — sent Safehouse’s case back to district court, giving the nonprofit another chance to open its supervised injection site in Philadelphia.

This decision is part of its six-year effort to help lower overdose deaths.

MLS teams are entering a critical phase in the Supporters’ Shield race as Matchweek 27 begins; the Philadelphia Union, with 47 points from 24 games, host Colorado Rapids today at 7:30 p.m.—the match is key for the Union to climb the standings.

The Phillies defeated the Yankees 12-5 after J.T.

Realmuto hit a go-ahead three-run homer and Kyle Schwarber recorded his 1,000th career hit with two homers and seven RBIs combined. Team executives discussed trade deadline moves to address bullpen struggles — plans that they expect will help improve the roster in upcoming games.

Last week, the Eagles received their Super Bowl rings at a private ceremony.

Quarterback Jalen Hurts said he is moving on from the rings and will focus on building team chemistry and winning in the new season — he wants a fresh start.

Joe Sperone, a Broomall native, is set to pitch for the Texas Tailgaters against the Savannah Bananas today at Citizens Bank Park, fulfilling his long-held dream of playing in his hometown ballpark.

He battled family challenges with his father's illness — now improved — and his journey shows that hard work can open new paths for a dream to come true.