Good morning, Philadelphia.

Fairmount’s London Grill, closed since May 2019, is being prepped for a new tenant by owner Jack McDavid + the rehab of the historic space comes as several longtime restaurants face changes this summer.

Long-established restaurants are closing or changing hands as owners retire and no next generation steps in — Kelly’s Seafood in Northeast is set to close this month, while The Pub and Cherry Street Tavern are on the market with plans to continue serving the neighborhood.

The Cheltenham school board appointed Chris McGinley as interim superintendent at a special meeting Tuesday and approved his contract through the end of the school year.

The veteran administrator takes over immediately to rebuild trust and ensure student safety across the district.

Two West Philly schools limit cellphone use by installing storage solutions; West Philly High uses metallic lock boxes (cost-effective at $35 each) while James Rhoads Elementary mandates pouches for grades 3 to 8.

Administrators report improved focus, though the high school strategy may later conflict with a statewide bell-to-bell ban.

Ninety Kensington High educators and staff have been moved to the former Austin Meehan Middle School on the Northeast after asbestos was spread during an HVAC upgrade; shuttle service will run when classes resume Monday.

The district will follow a remediation plan (aimed at safety and oversight) through the year.

A Philadelphia VA doctor is leading a national clinical trial to test whether GLP-1 drugs can help veterans with alcohol use disorder—recruitment begins this week at 18 VA sites including one in Philadelphia, and treatment will last six months to assess safety and efficacy.

The Eagles are set to reshape their offense after longtime offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland departs, with first-time play caller Sean Mannion joining head coach Nick Sirianni to craft a new game plan for the season; the team will build on years of playoff success.

MLS teams will compete in 30 matches tonight as seven Eastern Conference games begin at 7:30 p.m. and more contests follow later, including Union hosting Inter Miami and Vancouver facing Houston — key matchups that could impact playoff positioning.

During a 2-hour, 15-minute joint practice held mid-Wednesday in Foxborough, the Eagles and Patriots displayed strong competition ahead of their preseason matchup.

Eagles’ Will Shipley and Hollywood Brown impressed as both teams plan a final practice tomorrow before their Saturday game.

The Eagles held their first of two joint practices with the Patriots on Wednesday, Aug.

19 in Philadelphia. The session saw heated moments, notable plays from A.J. Brown, and some players limited by injuries as teams prepared for the season.

Temple's running back Sam Brown, a La Salle alum, overcame injuries at Rutgers to emerge as a leader while the Phillies and the Union gear up for key games tonight — Philly sports continue to offer promising action ahead of season finales.