Inquirer Morning Newsletter

We made it to Friday. Heads up, homeowners: taxes are going up in Philadelphia. Before you feel it in your wallet, check to make sure you aren’t missing out on thousands in savings. Some new Philly school buses will give parents the ability to track their real-time location. Plus, a suspect was arrested in the fatal hit-and-run of a Temple student, and more news of the day.

Good morning! The weekend is in sight! A Main Line psychiatrist lost her license after a state investigation found her sessions with a young male patient turned sexual, even as she continued to treat him. Ten people — former coaches and players — were charged in two alleged assaults in a Cheltenham High School football scandal. The Trump administration wanted access to New Jersey’s voter records. First Gov. Mikie Sherrill said no. Then a federal judge dismissed the case.

Welcome to Wednesday. A flash-flood warning is in effect through 2 p.m., and showers could return in the evening. Mushroom growers in Pennsylvania are divided over cheap, grocery-store fungi. A top mayoral appointee is leaving his post with the City of Philadelphia. Plus, City Council is pressing the school board to return to the negotiating table on school closings, and more news of the day. — Paola Pérez (morningnewsletter@inquirer.com) If someone forwarded you this email, sign up for free here.

Good morning, Philly! You may want to break out the umbrellas again, since more storms are expected later today. ☔ Carisia Magobet fought for years to bring the man she loves home from the state prison in Chester after a landmark Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling made the idea seem possible. But lawmakers’ inaction has left her in limbo, and him still behind bars.

Happy Monday, Philadelphia! Hope we all had a good weekend. The death of a 20-year-old former All-Public League guard has gutted his community. North Philly’s Jadin Aviles was a star athlete with a bright smile and maturity beyond his years. Developers are marketing new Navy Yard apartment complexes as “Philadelphia’s newest neighborhood,” and some who live there say they love it. But about 70% of the units remain empty.

Happy Sunday! It looks like the start of another beautiful day in Philly. In today’s newsletter, now that we’ve caught our breath from the news that LeBron James would be joining the Sixers, we’re looking at 76ers president Mike Gansey’s first offseason as a whole. Also, Franklin Square is celebrating 20 years since its refurbishment from a dusty and dim outpost to a destination for family-friendly fun.

Good morning! It looks like the start of a beautiful weekend. It’s also a beautiful time to be a Sixers fan, since LeBron James announced he would be bringing his talents to South Broad Street. It’s an exclamation point to what has been a transformational summer for the team. Also, a reader asked us what to do about a neighbor’s doorbell camera that shows both of their porches.

Welcome to Friday! We’ve all heard heaps about Trashadelphia. A multigroup initiative is pinning its cleanup efforts on first mapping illegal dumping throughout the city. Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel wants the department to work on the less-glamorous side of policing — like customer service. Plus, surely not everyone was pro-Revolution. What happened to Philadelphians who supported the British?

Good morning. We’re one day closer to a beautiful weekend. Prohibiting some sports betting programs could lessen the likelihood of ruinous addiction, a state study suggests. The industry is pushing back. Philadelphia’s taxicab business is in trouble and an increasingly popular solution seems out of reach. Plus, Pennsylvania state lawmakers whiffed on the bipartisan desire to limit data centers, and more news of the day.

Welcome to Wednesday. After yesterday’s round of severe weather throughout the region, there’s another chance of showers. Dig into how Philadelphia’s iconic food brands are cooking up new recipes to draw calorie-conscious customers. We’re also looking at what $1,500 can land you in rental space around Philadelphia compared with other cities. Plus,the DA’s office probes undisclosed payments to an inmate, and more news of the day.