Major Summer Energy, Political Walkouts, and Paint Missteps

Welcome to Yesterday in Philly. Here's the fastest way to sound like you know what went down yesterday — whether you spent the day working overtime or just lost in an I-95 detour.

🎆 4th of July Lineup: Actually Legendary

This year’s free July 4th concert on the Parkway is stacking up: Christina Aguilera, Jill Scott, Will Smith (yep, him), and fireworks. And if that’s not enough, Philly Music Fest is back this fall for its 10th year—seven nights, all-local talent. Summer’s about to be loud.

🗳️ Political Chess: Krasner Turns Up the Heat

DA Larry Krasner is publicly calling for Bob Brady, who’s led Philly’s Democratic Party since 1986, to resign. It’s part of an ongoing generational and ideological tug-of-war inside city politics, and nobody’s backing down.

🚑 Nurses Push Back, Hospitals Tighten Up

Nurses at Jefferson Einstein are protesting cuts to pediatric care, arguing it’ll leave too many families in the lurch — especially in already underserved neighborhoods. Meanwhile, Philly health officials are urging past patients of one Center City dentist to get tested for HIV and hepatitis after some questionable practices came to light.

🏀 Sixers News: Maxey’s Grown Up, Front Office Shuffle

Tyrese Maxey had a season (year-in-review). Heading into the offseason, Jameer Nelson’s now the "strongest internal candidate" to run basketball operations if you believe the latest chatter, with a handful of outsiders also in the mix. Oh, and for the nerds: draft talk is heating up for the No. 22 pick.

🚨 Odds & Ends

• The city repainted over graffiti at Wissahickon’s 100 Steps, caught backlash, apologized, and now promises to undo it. It’s a Philly classic: mess up, get yelled at, call a do-over.
• The city’s prepping a new retirement program for folks without 401(k)s. Real talk: watch this if you’re in the gig economy or work for a small business.
• Power’s still spotty for some after last night’s storms knocked out trees and lines across the region. If you’re in Montco or the burbs: hope your fridge survived.
• The African American Museum’s new exhibit tells the true story of Ona Judge, who escaped enslavement in George Washington’s house. Important, overdue, and free to visit if that fits your weekend plans.

That's it for Thursday. Don’t get caught without your umbrella — and check your SEPTA commute if you see dark clouds. Back tomorrow, as always.