Hi Philly. It will be a day with a high near 61 and a significant weather development: there is a good chance of rain, which would end a record dry run. But it’s still not enough to end the drought.

The South Philadelphia Sports Complex has been an entertainment hub for decades, hosting four teams across three venues in one location. This Sunday’s main reading explores the birth of the neighborhood and how it could return to earlier, less focused construction if the Sixers move to a new downtown arena.

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Before the 1970s, Philadelphia sports teams were scattered throughout the city. Now that the Sixers are considering a move to a new $1.55 billion arena proposed for downtown, the future of the stadium and district roster could look more like a return to the past.

The team’s departure would mean a roster reset for the first time in 50 years, returning the complex to an earlier era when consolidating major teams in one location was a radical idea.

Stadiums have been torn down and replaced over time. But what remains — a place to see all of the city’s professional teams as well as concerts — is the norm for generations of fans like Notlef Felton, 55, who has cheered on local teams at Veterans Stadium and Spectrum since he is a child: “It’s a part of Philadelphia. It’s part of who we are,” Felton said.

How useful the neighborhood is depends on who you ask. For some, the sports complex is a model of convenience. For others, it is an asphalt wasteland, too often devoid of people and activities. And this isn’t the first time the four-team roster has been on the verge of ending.

Notable quote: “It won’t be the end of the sports district if they leave,” said Janice Woodcock, planning director for Mayor John Street. “But we need to think about how we’re going to program this remaining building.”

Dive in with journalist Jeff Gammage to learn the history of the resort and what changes could come if the Sixers ultimately leave.

How is Pennsylvania’s largest cyber charter school spending taxpayer dollars? Instead of releasing these documents, Commonwealth Charter Academy will take legal action to prevent their publication.

The charter, which has been criticized for spending millions of dollars on advertising and real estate, has evaded questions about its spending. Public school advocates say the charter drains money from the school district with little accountability for rising costs.

Eric Epstein, a Harrisburg anti-corruption activist and Central Dauphin school board member, is one of the advocates being sued under the charter. Epstein founded Rock the Capital, a group that monitors state authorities, boards and commissions. He submitted a series of Right to Information requests to the CCA earlier this year.

Education reporter Maddie Hanna breaks down the latest news on CCA cases and its fighting to keep track of your spending private.

What you need to know today

Pop quiz

How much fluoride does the Philadelphia Water Authority add to its water supply?

A) 0.07 mg/L

B) 0.5 mg/L

C) 0.7 mg/L

D) 7.0 mg/L

Do you think you know? Check your answer.

Decipher the anagram

Hint: Largest nonprofit health system based in the Philadelphia area

ELTON JEFF RAISED

Email us if you know the answer. We’ll select a random reader to shout out here.

Kudos to Kate Vengraitis who correctly guessed Saturday’s answer: “Espresso.” Bucks County-raised pop star Sabrina Carpenter’s hit track was nominated for multiple Grammys. Several others Philadelphia-area musicians are in the running for awards.

Photo of the day

Today’s track goes like this: “Because I remember / The hardest moments are the moments that I don’t forget.“Personally, I support Justice and Tame Impala for Best Dance/Electronic Recording at the Grammys.

That’s all for now. Thanks for reading and please be safe.