Good morning, Philadelphia.

Local communities are holding International Overdose Awareness Day events in Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware.

Vigils, memorial walks, and art displays — planned from Aug. 29 to Aug. 31 — will honor loved ones lost and offer support to those affected by drug overdoses.

Mary Harper has devoted her retirement to volunteering with the Red Cross, using her behavioral health experience to lead monthly wellness workshops and distribute comfort kits that help local veterans manage everyday challenges — her work stands as an inspiring example of community support.

Manayunk Restaurant Week will run from Sept.

14-20, showcasing prix fixe lunch and dinner menus starting at $15 at over 20 local restaurants; visitors can also explore Main Street shops and live busker performances during the celebration.

A bipartisan bill to ban cellphones in Pennsylvania’s K-12 schools nearly reached Gov. Shapiro’s desk but stalled due to lawmakers’ disagreements.

Meanwhile, Radnor and Hershey High Schools report improved classroom focus and social interaction after their bell-to-bell bans, and legislators will revisit the issue this fall.

In Philadelphia, research shows that over half of adults test at or below a fifth-grade reading level, but literacy experts say standardized tests may miss practical skills needed at work and home—highlighting funding challenges for the city’s few state-supported adult education programs.

City and township officials say the lane switch on Manayunk Bridge was planned to slow bikers descending the slope and let pedestrians experience both views (based on public feedback) as it connects the Schuylkill and Cynwyd Heritage Trails.

SEPTA began work on 11th Street station to install ADA features such as elevators, new lighting, and updated wayfinding.

The station will remain open until it closes Sept. 5 for a yearlong upgrade that will finish next August.

The city and school district urged parents to vaccinate children amid rising measles cases following two deaths in Lancaster County.

Vaccination clinics — including one at Benjamin Franklin High — are available at schools, and shots must be completed within 30 days of the school year's start.

Victory Brewing’s taproom on Benjamin Franklin Parkway closed on Tuesday after an inspection found 26 code violations including pests and cleaning issues—brewery officials said they will address the problems and plan to reopen on Thursday after passing a reinspection.

The Philadelphia Housing Authority will build 85 affordable homes plus a new community park in Strawberry Mansion near 27th and York Streets.

Turn the Key home construction begins late fall and the rental project is set for the first quarter of 2028.

After a 10-year pause, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns on Sunday, Aug.

30, along the Ben Franklin Parkway with the women’s race at 8:30 a.m. and the men’s race at noon — fans can join a Fan Fest hosted from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Carson Steele impressed the Eagles in preseason with (84 receiving yards) and a strong mix of skills in running, catching, and fullback roles.

The team will decide his future role tonight against the Bengals as roster cuts approach.

During training camp, the Eagles offense improved with more running plays and varied formations as coaches noted enhanced moves from Jalen Hurts & key players like Saquon Barkley and rookie Cole Payton while preparing for the regular season.