Good morning, Philadelphia.

South Philadelphia startup Albacore repurposed a former countertop showroom on Washington Avenue to build underwater drone prototypes, including its 8-ft Ghostfin, and secured $10 million in investments + contracts with the U.S. Navy and other buyers.

Officials visited on Aug. 25 to highlight its economic impact, and the company plans to triple its workforce in the coming year.

Fiore has become a popular Italian dessert spot in Philadelphia offering classic treats with surprising twists.

Locals enjoy its warm atmosphere and inventive menu that bridges tradition with modern flair.

The Philadelphia School District is set to test a program that pays parents and community members to help improve academics, with a pilot planned by semester’s end.

Superintendent Tony Watlington said details (including payment amounts and participating schools) are still being determined.

Governor Shapiro recently required data center projects to cover their own transmission costs and boost renewable energy use — a shift that comes as a PennFuture report urges lawmakers to support community solar and rooftop panel projects to reduce fossil fuel reliance.

Lawmakers now face pressure to modernize energy policies.

Meta agreed to pay $17 billion and add child-safety measures to Facebook and Instagram to settle a landmark trial (47 states had sued over teen social media addiction) that alleged features like daily two-hour limits and bans on likes encouraged overuse.

State health officials reported on Tuesday that two unvaccinated residents in Lancaster County died from measles; local experts urged increased vaccinations as cases rise nationally (2,777 reported so far).

Gov. Josh Shapiro and Health Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy Jr. clashed over a measles outbreak that led to two unvaccinated deaths and 393 confirmed cases across 28 counties (reported this year); Shapiro warned that misinformation endangers community health while Kennedy questioned outbreak details.

Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns Sunday, Aug.

30 after a decade-long hiatus — offering free viewing along Benjamin Franklin Parkway and in Manayunk with watch parties starting at 8:30 a.m. and a charity ride supporting cancer research.

Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie will be inducted into the team's Hall of Fame on Monday, Oct.

26 as he earns this honor with championship wins + community impact from his autism foundations that raised over $100M. The induction coincides with Monday Night Football against Dallas.

George Kirby of the Mariners pitched dominantly in a 4-1 win at T-Mobile Park Tuesday night as the Phillies’ offense struggled to connect.

Philadelphia will try to avoid a sweep in the series finale Wednesday at 4:10 p.m. Eastern.

The Eagles held a public practice at Lincoln Financial Field on Aug.

25 where over 40,000 fans cheered rookie Makai Lemon’s first end-zone run while injuries were managed and CB Riq Woolen made two interceptions — Lane Johnson and Jordan Davis were aided off the field with minor concerns.

The Eagles concluded training camp with a Tuesday practice in South Philadelphia — rookie Eli Stowers was sidelined by injuries while Riq Woolen impressed with two interceptions.

The team will face the Bengals Friday at Lincoln Financial Field.