Good morning, Philadelphia.

Philadelphia officials announced a scavenger hunt via the Access Philly app to find 25 Liberty Bell replicas and offer prizes (including concert and sports event tickets) as the semiquincentennial celebration continues until year-end.

On Sunday, Aug. 16, a free mixer at 1989 N.

63rd St connects local business owners + entrepreneurs with groups that can help secure funding and celebrates workforce apprenticeship achievements; the event runs from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Mural Arts Philadelphia announced that Emily Mello will become its executive director starting Sept.

1, replacing longtime leader Jane Golden. Mello, who brings over 20 years in museum arts education, will talk with staff to review current programs (Golden will advise until year end).

Cafes and cocktail bars in Philadelphia are playing with bananas by adding fresh fruit, banana liqueur, and banana extract to create a range of new drinks.

Spots in Graduate Hospital and South Street — including Seaforest Bakeshop and Sweet Mousse — are leading the trend as customers seek tropical twists.

SEPTA is restoring daily Route 45 bus service between Center City and the Navy Yard starting Aug.

23 — nine stops will serve the area and its 16,000 workers as part of a phased bus system overhaul through next June.

Mayor Cherelle Parker said the city is planning steps to preserve nearly 1,000 affordable homes as landlord Neighborhood Restorations signals plans to sell after key tax credits expire while housing officials work with a steering committee to help secure new credits.

Millennial homeownership in the region nearly doubled from 2018 to 2023 as affordability, job growth and available starter homes eased the transition for renters.

The local market outpaced many major Northeast metros as buyers took advantage of strong wage gains.

Scout will convert former University dorms into 45 affordable artist apartments at Village of Industry & Art on South Broad Street; the project will open by mid-2027 after a $2.5 million Knight Foundation grant secured funding for 35 long-term rentals and 10 furnished short-term units.

The Phillies lost Wednesday afternoon at Busch Stadium when the Cardinals rallied for four runs & ended Zack Wheeler's start, dropping their playoff hopes.

They will travel to Iowa for the Field of Dreams game against the Twins on Thursday evening.

The Phillies lost 2-0 to the Cardinals Tuesday night with missed scoring chances and a rookie error that left the team in a tie for the final Wild Card spots as they trailed the Padres and Diamondbacks.

The Eagles unveiled their unofficial depth chart ahead of preseason camp.

Jalen Hurts is listed as the top quarterback while unexpected shifts in running back and tight end rankings hint at a changing roster as training camp continues.