Your Daily Guide

What State Lawmakers Are Still Arguing About

Pennsylvania lawmakers passed a $50.8 billion budget over the weekend, just 12 days past its deadline and saving us a repeat of last year’s four-month delay. While a new budget is a relief, legislators still aren’t done squabbling over issues like whether to allow gambling-like machines at your corner store. [🎧 City Cast Philly]

From Mural Arts Founder to City Council Member?

With all 17 council seats up for grabs in 2027, some incumbents are bracing for serious challenges for their jobs. Progressives are hoping to oust Councilmembers Jeffery Young Jr., Mark Squilla, and Cindy Bass. As for the at-large seat? Insiders are tossing retiring Mural Arts executive director Jane Golden’s name out there as a potential candidate. [🔒 The Inquirer]

• Related: We looked back on Jane Golden’s career and her impact on Philadelphia in a sit-down interview with the iconic Philadelphian. [🎧 City Cast Philly]

Microbursts Devastated Southeast Asian Market. Now What?

Saturday’s strong winds and flooding left significant damage in Southwest, West, and South Philadelphia, including at FDR Park’s Southeast Asian Market. Organizers are collecting donations to support vendors who lost equipment and inventory due to the storm and are struggling to recover. [Billy Penn]

• Related: What to know about last weekend’s microbursts. [📝 City Cast Philly]

Why Philly Shootings Are Getting Solved More Quickly

Killings in Philadelphia have declined since a spike during the COVID pandemic, which has given detectives more time to investigate each incident that does happen. Officials also cite advanced technology and tips from community members for the improvement in the rate of solving shootings. [The Trace]

• Related: With homicides at historic lows, 2026 is shaping up to be Philly’s safest year. [🎧 City Cast Philly]

Philadelphia Faces Setback in Court Over President’s House

A federal judge dismissed most of the city’s claims as it continues to challenge the Trump Administration over its removal of panels referencing slavery at the President’s House. It’s unknown whether the city will take further action, nor when the replacement panels will appear at the site. [Fox29]

• Related: This follows another legal setback just a few weeks ago. [🎧 City Cast Philly]

We’re back with another “Where Is It?” challenge, our game where you name the location of street art and landmarks around the city.

Do you recognize where this piece is? Here’s a hint: This artwork is part of a series scattered around a Philly neighborhood that’s referenced in the painting.