Philly’s Busy Weekend: Festivals, Strikes, and Schwarber Slams
Good morning, Philly. Hope you caught your breath over the weekend, because the city sure didn’t slow down. Here’s what you actually missed yesterday—weather, sports history, city disruptions, and a reminder that nothing in Philly ever stays quiet for long.
⚡ Thunderstorms & City Closures
Heads up about Monday: Severe storms could roll through this afternoon and evening, and FIFA’s already prepping for possible weather disruptions at today’s World Cup events. If you’re planning to hit Center City later, check before you go—rolling closures and wild soccer fans shut down streets last night, and it might only get messier.
⚾ Phillies Go Off (Again)
It’s Schwarber season and Bryce Harper’s not about to be left out. Yesterday, Harper hit for the cycle and Schwarber crushed three homers as the Phils made history against the Mets. If you didn’t have the game on, you missed a serious highlight reel—and a reminder not to sleep on June baseball in this town. (Full highlights and reactions here.)
🏨 Local Labor & Strikes
Downtown travelers and hotel guests take note: Workers are striking at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, demanding better wages and working conditions. If you’re passing through or have friends/family visiting, expect picket lines and maybe service disruptions.
🗓️ Around Town: Juneteenth, History & Arts
- Thousands filled the city for the Philly Juneteenth Parade & Festival—always a powerful and joyful celebration of freedom and community.
- If you’re feeling historic, the Historical Society’s new exhibit "Paths to Independence" just opened, running through September.
- Music fans, the Ambler Arts & Music Festival brought out crowds all weekend; and yes, Making Time ∞ Festival is coming to Fort Mifflin this September with 120+ acts.
🚨 Quick City Notes
- Pair of fatal shootings in Fairhill and outside a Philly lounge—ongoing investigations.
- Queen Village fire damaged multiple rowhomes Sunday morning; no serious injuries reported.
- Drexel students recovered a lost album cut 50 years ago—so if you’re into rare Philly soul, there’s new (old) music to check out.
🏈 Eyes on the Eagles & Sixers
- Rookie preview: Meet EDGE Keyshawn James-Newby, who’s drawing early Patrick Johnson comps.
- Sixers mock draft update: Two new potential names at pick #22. Get ready for wild speculation szn.
Stay dry, stay safe, and we’ll catch you tomorrow. (If you run into a parade, an Eagles rookie, or a guy in a Bryce Harper jersey, just go with it. It’s Philly.)
