Navy Yard investment; Pa. measles dashboard; Weekly gun violence brief

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$24 million investment in Philly shipbuilding amid Trump defense push

JPMorgan Chase will loan millions of dollars to Navy Yard’s Rhoads Industries and give grants for worker-training programs.

The new investment in Philadelphia’s growing shipbuilding industry and related worker-training programs comes as the Trump administration presses for a national revitalization of maritime and military manufacturing. Continue reading…

A 2022 rendering of planned 20-year development at the Navy Yard. (Philadelphia Navy Yard)

Beyond Independence Hall: Lesser known Philly history sites

This summer, tens of thousands of visitors have stopped by the Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and other historic locations in Philly that have become major drivers of tourism.

But Philadelphia is also home to many lesser-known historic sites related to the nation’s founding. A tavern, a park and a local cemetery are among that long list of options. Continue reading…

RECAP: What else happened?

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• Salad greens face scrutiny as a cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to spread and includes Pennsylvania. [WHYY/Capital-Star]

• Cheltenham and Gloucester Township schools are under investigation as federal officials target sexual abuse by teachers. [Inq$]

• The newly passed Pennsylvania state budget increases arts funding for the first time since 2009, as well as $157 million more for Philly schools. [WHYY/Chalkbeat]

• The Pa. health department launched a dashboard of reported measles cases in the state, with details about the county, age and hospitalization status of each case. [PhillyVoice]

• Amtrak and SEPTA trains will reduce speeds due to the heatwave, officials say. [NBC10]

• Drain Buddies! has launched; Germantowners can begin adopting storm drains. [Germantown Info Hub]

MAYOR WATCH

Mayor Parker joins the grand opening of a Market East Engagement Hub at 932 Market Street — an interactive space where residents can learn about Market East development and share their vision for the future of the area. (1:30 p.m.)

The mayor also joins the unveiling and dedication of D.L. Warfield’s AmericanFlagRemix® artwork honoring the city, as 2301 Market Street. The piece resulted from a partnership with PECO employees and Central HS students. (3 p.m.)

Weekly brief on gun violence prevention (with PCGVR)

We publish this report each week in partnership with the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting.

Philadelphia’s gun carry license revocations more than doubled over the past five years. [Capital-Star]
Police and researchers say lighter caseloads and other factors are helping police clear more cases — but many families are still waiting for answers. [The Trace]
A bill requiring owners to lock up guns advances to the Pennsylvania House over GOP objections. [Capital-Star]

By the numbers in Philadelphia

20: Shooting victims recorded from July 5 to 12, with 3 fatalities, according to city data. During the previous week, 19 shooting victims were recorded, including 2 fatalities. [Source: nickhand.dev]
95: Year-to-date homicides, down 23% vs. last year’s pace; down 68% vs. five years ago. [Philly Police]

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MLB All-Star Game events guide
World Cup events guide
Billy Penn’s FIFA World Cup Guide

Things To Know:

The nation’s first organized baseball team gets celebrated during MLB All-Star weekend in Philly
MLB All-Star legacy project is expanding a North Philly literacy hub Tree House Books.
How to get free DIY World Cup charm bracelets at the FIFA Fan Fest.
‘ICE Out’ protest art in Philly ramps up amid World Cup spotlight
Soccer enthusiasts in Philly can access Lemon Hill fan fest and other sites via trails.
Infectious diseases can spread in a crowd, and experts are set to scrutinize wastewater, hospital visits, even social media for any signs that an outbreak might be brewing.

ON THE CALENDAR

African Restaurant Week begins (Thursday),
a Wildflower Composers Festival world premiere concert (Friday),
SummerFest in Northern Liberties (Saturday),
AND MORE!

Send us events to add to the **FULL LIST** of this week’s events calendar at BillyPenn.com!