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Commute · Sunday, July 12, 2026
A gorgeous 68°F Sunday with clear skies — enjoy it, but budget extra time near Center City if you're heading toward All-Star Weekend festivities.
Philadelphia News
Culture
MLB All-Star Weekend shines a light on Philly's baseball roots
With MLB All-Star Weekend in full swing in Philadelphia, the city is celebrating the nation's very first organized baseball team — the Olympic Ball Club, founded here in the 1830s. Events tied to America's 250th anniversary celebration are weaving the story of baseball's Philly origins into the weekend's festivities.
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Culture
Tens of thousands walk the Ben Franklin Bridge for its 100th birthday
Huge crowds turned out this weekend to walk across the Benjamin Franklin Bridge as it marked 100 years since its opening, with speakers and elected officials celebrating the bridge's role connecting Philadelphia and Camden. The milestone celebration drew walkers of all ages to take in the views from one of the city's most iconic landmarks.
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Culture
Philly launches new self-guided 'Path to Democracy' walking tour in Old City
Taking inspiration from Boston's famous Freedom Trail, Philadelphia has launched the Path to Democracy — a new self-guided walking tour through Old City highlighting the city's central role in American democracy. The tour arrives just in time for America's 250th anniversary celebrations and is free for anyone to explore.
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Today in Philly
Sports
MLB All-Star Weekend — Celebrate Baseball's Philly Roots
MLB All-Star Weekend is taking over Philadelphia this weekend with events across the city, including a special celebration of the nation's first organized baseball team, making it a must-see for sports and history fans alike.
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Culture
Path to Democracy Self-Guided Walking Tour
Philadelphia's brand-new free self-guided walking tour through Old City traces the city's democracy history street by street — a perfect Sunday activity with 68°F sunny skies and no car needed.
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Commute & Roads — 3 disruptions today
Roads are largely clear today, but several bus routes are operating on detours — check with the transit authority before heading out.
Multiple bus routes on detour — details limited
About 20 bus routes including Routes 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 16, 17, 18, T1, and G1 are currently listed as operating on detours, though specific locations and reasons haven't been published. Check the transit authority's app or website before traveling to confirm your route.
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MLB All-Star Weekend — expect crowds near Center City and the ballpark
MLB All-Star Weekend is bringing tens of thousands of visitors to Philadelphia this weekend, meaning heavier than normal foot and vehicle traffic near Center City and South Philly. Give yourself extra time if driving or taking transit in those areas today.
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Ben Franklin Bridge — pedestrian celebration crowds lingering
Tens of thousands walked the Benjamin Franklin Bridge this weekend to celebrate its 100th birthday, and some residual congestion and foot traffic may remain near the bridge approaches today. Drivers and cyclists crossing between Philadelphia and Camden should allow a little extra time.
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