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1. Phillies Greats Competing In New MLB All-Star Event At Citizens Bank Park (patch.com) — Philadelphia baseball fans can look forward to Jimmy Rollins, Ryan Howard, and Shane Victorino returning to Citizens Bank Park to captain teams in a new MLBx 3-on-3 All-Star Sunday event. The co-ed, fast-paced competition will follow the All-Star Futures Game on July 12, part of a packed All-Star Week as Philadelphia hosts its first MLB All-Star Game since 1996.
2. Eagles Player Arrested (patch.com) — Philadelphia fans are learning that Eagles defensive end Nolan Smith was cited for reckless driving in Georgia after allegedly traveling 136 mph in a 70 mph zone, according to local authorities. The former first-round pick, a key part of the Eagles’ 2025 Super Bowl defense, has a July 14 court date but can resolve the case by paying fines.
3. Philly Stadium Transforms For FIFA World Cup 2026: Schedule Of Matches (patch.com) — Philadelphia is gearing up to host six FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at the temporarily renamed Philadelphia Stadium, better known as Lincoln Financial Field. Local fans can catch high-profile group-stage games and a Round of 16 match on July 4, coinciding with the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations. The schedule highlights global soccer powerhouses coming directly to South Philadelphia this summer.
4. Philly to launch retirement savings program for workers without 401(k) (nbcphiladelphia.com) — Philadelphia is launching a city-run retirement savings program in 2027 that will automatically enroll eligible workers at businesses without 401(k) plans, letting them contribute 3–6% of wages to an Auto-IRA. Approved by voters this week, the PhillySaves program could cover about 208,000 private-sector workers and is designed to boost retirement security while easing future taxpayer burdens.
5. Philadelphia correctional health workers go weeks without pay after YesCare bankruptcy (6abc.com) — Philadelphia correctional health workers at six city facilities have gone nearly a month without pay after contractor YesCare filed for bankruptcy, prompting the city to wire emergency funds so 375 employees can finally be paid. City officials and local nonprofits also organized food and gift card distributions to help staff cover basic needs while ensuring medical care for incarcerated people continues without disruption.
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