Welcome to Sunday. It is mostly sunny and the maximum temperature is 30 degrees.

The Philly 10K race starts this morning in Center City. Check out the route and be aware of road closures.

Coffeehouses across Philadelphia, run by immigrants, offer unique and flavorful coffees based on traditional techniques from around the world. Our feature today takes you to four cafes in the city and tells you how they bring the world to Philadelphia in a freshly brewed cup of coffee.

— Paola Perez ([email protected])

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For many, a good day starts with a good cup of coffee.

To make the perfect cup of coffee, some Philadelphia cafe owners who hail from countries around the world use tools and methods reminiscent of their cultural backgrounds. With these brewing practices, these owners are not only sharing a part of themselves, but they’re also providing immigrant communities with an opportunity to feel at home in shops like theirs across the city.

Four local cafe owners walked us through their process:

☕ At Ray’s Café and Teahouse, Grace Chen uses the siphon brewing method from its Taiwanese heritage

☕ At Café Com LeiteHelena Guimaraes conjures up a Brazilian pourover with a metal kettle (“bule”)

☕ At Alif Brew & Mini Mart, Hayat Ali uses a traditional Ethiopian coffee pot (“Jebena”) and burns incense before serving ceremonial coffee

☕ At Amma’s South Indian CuisineBalakrishnan Duraisamy uses the Madras filter for a foamy result

Select a cafe to observe how each shop operates.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker attended the Democratic National Convention last week as a superdelegate. And although she wasn’t allowed to speak on the main stage, she used the opportunity to network and socialize in Chicago.

The convention allowed Parker to build contacts with Democrats. If Vice President Kamala Harris wins the White House, those connections could be important in securing federal funding for Philadelphia, Parker said.

Behind the scenes: All this has happened while Parker’s own political operation is in transition. She has no campaign staff.

Get the inside scoop on Parker’s interviews and learn more about how she made the most of her time in Chicago.

What you should know today

❓Surprise quiz

Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola is a simple guy, so he opted for simple cleats this year, making him one of only five major league players to wear them.

Which brand does he prefer?

A) Under Armour

B) Nike

C) Adidas

D) Skechers

Think you know? Check your answer.

🧩 Decipher the anagram

A notice: This popular actor (☀️) and comedian from Philadelphia flew all the way to London to make a cameo appearance for Deadpool and Wolverinebut apparently it was cut from the movie.

CHERY EDELMANN

Email us if you know the answer and we’ll randomly select a reader to share it here. Cheers to Chip Levengood for correctly guessing Friday’s answer: BraddockThe western Pennsylvania suburb where Senator John Fetterman was previously mayor is the subject of a critical exhibition by a local artist.

Photo of the day

🎶 Today’s Sunday track goes like this: “When it’s all said and done, I want you for life.” I’m still reliving Childish Gambino’s incredible show this week.

Attention all those who see R&B singer (and cheesesteak lover) Omar Apollo in Mann tonight: He wants you to dance through your heartbreak. Read his conversation with arts and culture reporter Rosa Cartagena ahead of his concert.

👋🏽 That’s all for now. Take care and have a nice day.