Philadelphia is the battleground city today, as high-profile political visits from both sides of the aisle paint the town’s aura with the anticipation of a looming presidential race. JD Vance, Ohio Senator and Trump’s chosen ally, is hit the 2300 Arena in South Philly at noon, as reported by ABC27. The visit, signalling his first foray into Pennsylvania post-nomination, comes ahead of Kamala Harris' major announcement later in the day.

Harris, whose current tenure as Vice President catapults her to the frontline of the Democratic ticket, is slated to unveil her running mate at Temple University's Liacouras Center, a report by FOX29 informs. While rumors have swirled and names like Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, are in the mix, it's Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz who is cited as Harris's pick by Associated Press sources.

Shapiro himself has declared intentions to address Pennsylvanians at the same event, with or without confirmation, as his role as Harris's choice for second-in-command, "in a statement obtained by ABC27. This escalation of the political chess game within the Democratic ranks adds another layer to the day's political theater.

A source involved in the planning of Harris's rally spilled the beans to NBC Philadelphia, mentioning that the campaign planed to release a video message before the rally officially announcing the Vice Presidential pick. The reminiscent strategy harkens back to the Biden-Harris campaign, wherein Harris was announced in a similar digital medium amidst another tumultuous election period..

Following today's announcement, the Democratic vice presidential nominee will embark on a tour alongside Harris that includes stops in Wisconsin and Michigan. However, the pair's planned visit to Georgia has been delayed due to the disruptive presence of Tropical Storm Debby.