Good morning, Philadelphia.

Four recent grads from Saint Joseph's University started Kind Strangers to offer pay-what-you-can services for cleaning, moving, and odd jobs to help neighbors feel supported.

They have completed about 30 jobs in the Philadelphia area, building a community network.

Kelly’s Seafood, a 68-year-old staple in Northeast Philly, will close Aug.

31 after four generations have served loyal locals. Residents have been stocking up on snapper soup and sharing memories (from christenings to graduations) as the family gears up for a well-earned break.

Michelin announced that its 2026 Michelin Guide Northeast Cities ceremony will be held on Dec.

14 at the Glasshouse in Manhattan, where it will reveal new restaurant selections for cities including Philadelphia. The event emphasizes the guide’s secret process as anonymous inspectors continue their work.

SEPTA’s new Route 45 bus service is now running from Center City to Navy Yard, offering a direct trip for people who once transferred routes.

Kate McNamara said the change is expected to improve transit for workers & residents in this rapidly growing tech area.

An I-95 ramp in Northeast Philly will close at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug.

21 to allow construction of a new Tacony Street entrance — drivers will reroute via Tacony and State Road/New State Road as northbound lanes shift until 5 a.m. Aug. 22.

Jefferson Health’s chief physician executive said that new insurance policies, including one from Independence Blue Cross, are adding extra paperwork and reviews that delay procedures and disrupt patients’ schedules.

His team plans to challenge these measures to cut red tape and keep care focused on patients.

A measles outbreak has infected 232 people, including 24 in the Philadelphia area, with 38 hospitalizations reported and more cases expected when schools reopen at the end of August.

Health officials and doctors urge vaccination (especially among children) to slow the spread.

A Point Breeze corner store at the intersection of 17th and Wharton Streets has served a famous $9 chicken sandwich for nearly 30 years.

Family owners Linda and Jimmy Cong run the shop and welcome locals and visitors Monday to Saturday (9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.).

The Eagles are testing underdog offensive lineman Willie Lampkin at training camp today (his smaller size is offset by his quickness and balance) as he works to earn a starting role in upcoming games.

The Phillies placed reliever Caleb Kilian on the 15-day injured list with a left oblique strain and recalled Chase Shugart to ease a bullpen strained by 14 consecutive games — Trea Turner remains at shortstop despite recent defensive struggles amid a reshuffled infield.

The Phillies beat the Cardinals at Busch Stadium Monday night in a close 6-5 win.

Andrew Painter pitched 5⅓ hitless innings as Schwarber and Sosa drove key runs and Jonathan Bowlan earned his first career save.

At the 21st annual Danny Rumph Classic at Drexel University’s Daskalakis Athletic Center on Monday night, Team TBB edged Team Rumph Center 103-101.

Former Sixer Tyrese Martin earned MVP with 33 points and 14 rebounds — Collin Gillespie helped uphold Philadelphia's rich basketball tradition.