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LeBron James to finish NBA career with Philadelphia Sixers

The NBA superstar will finish out his career with the Sixers.

Sports

Break out those crowns: The LeJawn era has officially begun.Why it matters: After weeks of making fans sweat — and dropping <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="plenty of hints" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49386414/lebron-james-mum-free-agency-decision-riles-76ers-fans-trust-process" data-vars-content-id="6dc34d86-f40d-45a0-9999-a03336588703" data-vars-headline="LeBron James to finish NBA career with Philadelphia Sixers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49386414/lebron-james-mum-free-agency-decision-riles-76ers-fans-trust-process" target="_blank">plenty of hints</a> about where he might land — basketball superstar <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="LeBron James" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/07/23/philly-is-on-lebron-watch" data-vars-content-id="6dc34d86-f40d-45a0-9999-a03336588703" data-vars-headline="LeBron James to finish NBA career with Philadelphia Sixers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/07/23/philly-is-on-lebron-watch" target="_self">LeBron James</a> has chosen to finish his career with the Philadelphia Sixers.

Philly weekender: Summer strolls, math festivals and block parties

Fill up your weekend social calendar with these popular events.

Things to Do

🇮🇹 Passyunk goes Italian with its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Passeggiata" data-vars-click-url="https://www.visiteastpassyunk.com/event/summer-on-the-ave-2026" data-vars-content-id="6ebacb1e-8116-40f4-8429-5e6da5e6d94d" data-vars-headline="Philly weekender: Summer strolls, math festivals and block parties" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.visiteastpassyunk.com/event/summer-on-the-ave-2026" target="_blank">Passeggiata</a> — or evening stroll — tonight starting at 5pm with happy hour specials at bars and restaurants, extended retail business hours and a live jazz popup.🍽️ Last call to score discounts at restaurants in West Philly during the area&#x27;s annual <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dining Days" data-vars-click-url="https://www.universitycity.org/diningdays/" data-vars-content-id="6ebacb1e-8116-40f4-8429-5e6da5e6d94d" data-vars-headline="Philly weekender: Summer strolls, math festivals and block parties" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.universitycity.org/diningdays/" target="_blank">Dining Days</a>. <ul><li>More than a dozen restaurants are offering $20-$40 lunch and dinner deals through Sunday. </li></ul>🚶 Head to Manayunk tonight for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Stroll After Hours" data-vars-click-url="https://manayunk.com/mnyk-events/stroll-after-hours/" data-vars-content-id="6ebacb1e-8116-40f4-8429-5e6da5e6d94d" data-vars-headline="Philly weekender: Summer strolls, math festivals and block parties" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://manayunk.com/mnyk-events/stroll-after-hours/" target="_blank">Stroll After Hours</a> event that brings food trucks, family activities, an outdoor movie and vendors from 6-10pm. <ul><li>Many of the activities will take place on the 100 blocks of Cotton and Grape Streets, which will be closed to traffic. </li></ul>

Measles cases are surging in Pennsylvania

The virus is rebounding in areas with low vaccine rates.

Health

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Measles cases" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/22/measles-cases-surge-past-last-year" data-vars-content-id="09c17133-e3d3-48f9-bd64-1a6969e42b74" data-vars-headline="Measles cases are surging in Pennsylvania" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/22/measles-cases-surge-past-last-year" target="_self">Measles cases</a> are surging in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. to levels not seen in years.Why it matters: The virus is rebounding in communities with lower vaccination rates.

Hear us out, LeBron: Philly's last-ditch pitch for you to join the Sixers

For Philly, waiting for "The King" to make his decision feels like one big conspiracy.

Dear LeBron: Philly is on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="LeJawn watch" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/07/06/lebron-james-sixers-philly-rumors-final-act" data-vars-content-id="c43757f4-cf46-45ec-9adf-946ee74e0e56" data-vars-headline="Hear us out, LeBron: Philly&#x27;s last-ditch pitch for you to join the Sixers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/07/06/lebron-james-sixers-philly-rumors-final-act" target="_self">LeJawn watch</a>.Why it matters: Imagine &quot;King James&quot; in the Sixers&#x27; backcourt. They&#x27;d no longer be a court jester, but a legit championship contender.

Immigrant rights groups pressure Philly to enforce new ICE restrictions

The laws place new limits on how federal immigration authorities can operate in Philadelphia and how city employees interact with them.

Immigration

Immigrant rights organizations say Mayor <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cherelle Parker" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2023/11/08/cherelle-parker-wins-mayor-election" data-vars-content-id="9b01f9ba-0ca8-43bc-a4ee-c61c3d4f5df8" data-vars-headline="Immigrant rights groups pressure Philly to enforce new ICE restrictions" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2023/11/08/cherelle-parker-wins-mayor-election" target="_self">Cherelle Parker</a>&#x27;s administration has yet to fully implement the city&#x27;s so-called <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;ICE Out&quot; laws" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/05/08/immigration-enforcement-limits-face-mask-ban" data-vars-content-id="9b01f9ba-0ca8-43bc-a4ee-c61c3d4f5df8" data-vars-headline="Immigrant rights groups pressure Philly to enforce new ICE restrictions" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/05/08/immigration-enforcement-limits-face-mask-ban" target="_self">&quot;ICE Out&quot; laws</a>.Why it matters: The laws place new limits on how <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="federal immigration authorities" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/04/13/trump-immigration-enforcement-ice-sanctuary-cities" data-vars-content-id="9b01f9ba-0ca8-43bc-a4ee-c61c3d4f5df8" data-vars-headline="Immigrant rights groups pressure Philly to enforce new ICE restrictions" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/04/13/trump-immigration-enforcement-ice-sanctuary-cities" target="_self">federal immigration authorities</a> can operate in Philadelphia and how city employees interact with them. Advocates say those protections mean little if the city doesn&#x27;t put them into practice.

ICE isn't expected at Philly's World Cup, but activists are ready

One business group has helped organize legal seminars so owners know their rights and can protect customers.

Philadelphia immigration activists are preparing for possible federal immigration enforcement during the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/05/13/world-cup-parking-restrictions-lemon-hill-fan-festival" data-vars-content-id="748a102a-3712-479e-bbad-d411d307e8e7" data-vars-headline="ICE isn&#x27;t expected at Philly&#x27;s World Cup, but activists are ready" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/05/13/world-cup-parking-restrictions-lemon-hill-fan-festival" target="_self">World Cup</a> amid uncertainty over ICE&#x27;s role at the tournament.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Mixed messaging" data-vars-click-url="https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2026/05/08/trump-officials-confusion-ice-world-cup/" data-vars-content-id="748a102a-3712-479e-bbad-d411d307e8e7" data-vars-headline="ICE isn&#x27;t expected at Philly&#x27;s World Cup, but activists are ready" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2026/05/08/trump-officials-confusion-ice-world-cup/" target="_blank">Mixed messaging</a> from the Trump administration has fueled confusion over whether and how ICE could operate during the competition, which kicks off next month in Philadelphia and 10 other host cities.

Big Cinco de Mayo festival in Philadelphia called off over ICE fears

El Carnaval de Puebla is Philly's biggest Mexican celebration, drawing roughly 15,000 revelers.

Culture

South Philadelphia&#x27;s annual Cinco de Mayo festival is canceled again this year due to concerns over the Trump administration&#x27;s immigration enforcement.Why it matters: El Carnaval de Puebla is Philly&#x27;s biggest Mexican celebration, drawing roughly 15,000 revelers.