Good morning, Philadelphia.

Twelve-year-old Sam Okyere used his Make-A-Wish wish to host a carnival for Families Forward Philadelphia’s homeless shelter in West Philly last month.

The event featured games (including Lego displays and a petting zoo) and water ice from a local business, while Sam began preparations for his upcoming bone marrow transplant.

Tyrese Maxey’s third annual Friends + Family Weekend raised a record $440,000 through events such as the Night of Giving, a celebrity golf tournament, and a free basketball camp for 250 local children.

He awarded scholarships and celebrated his new role as a father while reinforcing his commitment to the community.

Philadelphia saw the Phillies reshuffle their lineup in a recent game that ended in an 11-inning loss, while Love Park nears its 1,000th wedding and Gov. Shapiro appeared briefly in a music video during a downtown concert — as locals debated whether ketchup belongs on a cheesesteak.

Philadelphia drivers visited the new Freedom Fuel station in Bustleton on Roosevelt Boulevard Friday afternoon for discounted gas prices nearly 35 cents lower than nearby pumps + city records show the station could close by Sept-4 after failing an inspection due to an expired fuel dispensing license.

Philadelphia’s Photo Lounge is showing 'That Summer Feeling' (over 80 large-scale prints of family vacation snaps from 1931 to 2010).

It is on view in Center City until the end of August.

School district officials announced that every eligible eighth grader will access Algebra I in all 126 schools for the 2027-2028 school year, based on sixth grade test scores.

The education committee hearing heard preschool providers and parents note gaps in support for children with special needs (and concerns over expulsions).

Virtua Health is now offering two new treatments for breast cancer that use a minimally invasive procedure and nerve grafting to reduce pain and speed recovery — the advanced techniques, first used in the region, helped the first patient return to work in six weeks.

Moviegoers in local theaters have complained that loud sound levels risk hearing damage as decibel meter readings reached over 110 dBs during screenings; audiologists advise using earplugs during high-volume action scenes to protect hearing.

The Phillies lost 5-4 to the Blue Jays Friday night at Citizens Bank Park after a rain delay prompted a tribute to Chase Utley.

The teams will meet again Saturday at 6:05 p.m. as Utley throws a ceremonial first pitch to Carlos Ruiz.

Philadelphia's Phillies sent more video to MLB defending Zack Wheeler's pitching delivery after last Friday's contest — interim manager Don Mattingly noted plans with MLB to address the issue.

Today, Aaron Nola will pitch at 6:05 p.m. to face the Blue Jays as the series continues.

Philadelphia Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez held a free one-hour fan signing at noon on Friday in Deptford following Chase Utley’s Wall of Fame celebration.

The pitcher said it was his way to thank fans (it marked a special moment in his rising career).

Philadelphia Eagles practiced under sweltering heat on Saturday, Aug.

8, introducing new offensive plays that paired Barkley and Moore while Cam Jurgens returned early and Hurts built fresh chemistry during a physical scrimmage. The team prepares for its Sept. 13 season opener.