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However, while the budget successfully navigated a divided legislature to secure funding for schools, it notably sidelined several high-profile progressive and economic policy issues that had dominated discussions earlier in the year. The cornerstone of the $50.8 billion spending plan is a massive infusion of capital into Pennsylvania's school systems. The budget allocates more than $900 million in new education funding.

From the crack of the bat at Citizens Bank Park to the historic cobblestones of Independence Mall, the energy is palpable. If you are anywhere near Center City, you can feel the pulse. Here is your definitive guide to the peak of the baseball calendar, right here in our own backyard. Tonight: The Long Ball Takes Center Stage at Citizens Bank Park The transformation of Citizens Bank Park is complete, and tonight, the focus is entirely on raw power.

West and South Philly Bear the Brunt While the skies darkened across the entire metropolitan area, West and South Philadelphia bore the brunt of the weekend's extreme weather. Unlike tornadoes, which feature rotating winds, microbursts produce powerful downdrafts that hit the ground and spread outward with incredible force. These straight-line winds essentially acted as a sheer wall of force, snapping century-old trees and tearing down power lines.

PHILADELPHIA- Eastern State Penitentiary is one of Philadelphia's most fascinating landmarks. Because of its imposing neo-Gothic architecture and its dark, complicated history with solitary confinement, the prison has generated a massive amount of lore. Here is a breakdown of the most popular documented facts, alongside the myths and legends that continue to surround the site today.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia is a city that wears its history not just on its monuments, but in its pubs. From the clandestine days of Prohibition to the founding of a nation, the city's historic taverns have stood as gathering places for revolutionaries, shipbuilders, trolley workers, and modern locals alike. If you want to taste history—literally—pulling up a stool at one of these legendary establishments is a must.

PENNSYLVANIA - If you want to understand how Pennsylvania's coal miners lived, there is a place where you can walk right into their world. Tucked away in Luzerne County, Eckley Miners' Village stands as one of the most authentic windows into the State anthracite coal heritage.

Details William Zimmerman Local News 10 July 2026 Photo: Fishtown's Under the El Bazaar City Typography Smaller Small Medium Big Bigger Default Helvetica Segoe Georgia Times Reading Mode PHILADELPHIA – Who says the holiday season is limited to December? The Fishtown District is proving that festive cheer can thrive in the heat of summer, bringing a special Christmas in July edition of its popular "Under the El Bazaar" series to the neighborhood.

PHILADELPHIA – As the nation prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, Philadelphia is launching a new initiative that reimagines how residents and visitors engage with the city's historic roots. Starting July 8 and running through Labor Day, Visit Philadelphia is inviting the public to test a prototype of the "Path to Democracy," a self-guided walking experience that connects 250 years of American democratic history.

Details William Zimmerman News 10 July 2026 Photo: Ben Franklin Bridge Local News Typography Smaller Small Medium Big Bigger Default Helvetica Segoe Georgia Times Reading Mode PHILADELPHIA – This Saturday, July 11, 2026, one of the region’s most iconic landmarks will trade its daily rush of 100,000 vehicles for a sea of pedestrians.

Details William Zimmerman Local News 08 July 2026 Photo: Manayunk Stroll After Hours City Typography Smaller Small Medium Big Bigger Default Helvetica Segoe Georgia Times Reading Mode PHILADELPHIA – As the sun sets on Thursday evenings this July, the historic commercial corridor of Manayunk is set to transform into a vibrant, open-air hub of community engagement and entertainment.