Good morning, Philadelphia.

Fishtown Pickle Project will open a 6,200-square-foot facility in Norris Square (1911-13 North 2nd) next summer.

The new space will feature a tasting room, tours, classes and local artisan products and will triple the company’s production capacity.

Philadelphia Ballet completed its new headquarters on North Broad Street with a public black box theater and expanded studio space (quadrupling its size).

The ribbon cutting is set for Sept. 17 and the season’s first performance runs from Oct. 8 to Oct. 11.

Breakaway Music Festival returns (Sept.

11-12) at Subaru Park with headliners including Tiësto and Marshmello, while WXPN’s 33rd XPoNential Music Festival is set (Sept. 18-20) at Wiggins Park on the Camden waterfront.

Longtime museum visitors brought their children last Friday after news broke about the upcoming closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences — a well-loved spot where families have learned through its exhibits.

The School District of Philadelphia moved ahead with plans to close 17 schools + teachers and parents urged the board at a Thursday hearing to keep Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School open next year.

Philadelphia has reported its first four cases of West Nile virus this year, and health officials urge residents to remove standing water and use mosquito spray to reduce mosquito breeding.

Mixteca, a new agave-focused Mexican restaurant & cocktail bar in East Kensington, opened today at 2113 E.

York St. The venue offers contemporary Mexican dishes and housemade cocktails with fresh ingredients, an outdoor patio, and events such as Daily Margarita Hours and weekend gatherings.

In Friday night's game in South Philadelphia, the Braves beat the Phillies five to two (both starters pitched six innings) in their series opener.

The series continues tomorrow at 6:05 p.m.

Philadelphia's Eagles are set to play the Washington Commanders at 4:25 p.m. Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field as the NFL regular season begins next week & the team is favored for a third consecutive NFC East crown.

The Flyers raised expectations after last season’s playoff win when they beat the Penguins, and they will open their regular season on Sept.

30 by hosting the Pittsburgh team. The roster and coaching staff plan to build on the surprise success with improved play and accountability.

The Phillies hosted the Braves Friday at Citizens Bank Park in a season-defining game amid the NL division race.

They will face the Braves again next weekend in Atlanta as Philadelphia aims to close the gap in the standings.

Temple is set to kick off its 2026 college football season (home game) today at the Linc with a 2 p.m. kickoff against Rhode Island.

The Owls, who recorded a 5-7 season last year, aim to boost their conference standing with a strong defensive line.