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Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices have soared past $4 per gallon nationwide (the highest since 2022) and Philadelphia drivers could face higher pump prices if the trend continues. KYW Newsradio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Printmaking by the People, a community exhibit of posters sharing visions of freedom, opens on April 16 at the Parkway Central Library’s Heim Center with a free reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. + it runs through August and offers a drop-in printmaking workshop on June 5. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Cyrus Bustill, once enslaved and a baker who fed Washington’s army — then built Philadelphia’s thriving Black community by opening a bakery and founding a school — left a lasting mark on local history. WHYY
- ➤ InterAct Theatre Company presents 'Seng’s Hair Salon,' a tense drama set in a South Philadelphia family salon where a Southeast Asian family grapples with a deadly outbreak. The play runs from April 17 to May 10 at The Proscenium Theatre at The Drake (302 S. Hicks Street). Metro Philadelphia
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, as Pennsylvania’s winter moratorium on utility shutoffs ends and companies may disconnect power starting April 1, households face rising electric bills. Experts advise switching to LED bulbs & energy-efficient appliances & scheduling a home energy audit to lower costs amid growing rates. WHYY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit gives eligible families up to $805 back on state taxes and nearly 1 million residents qualify. In Philadelphia, 87,000 residents are eligible but less than half have claimed it, so Gov. Josh Shapiro urged use of online tools + free tax services before the deadline. WHYY
- ➤ Mayor Parker announced a $1M Neighborhood Celebration Grant Program for 2026 community events, with applications due by 5 p.m. on April 24 (awards expected May 22). She also introduced 2026 Access Philly, a free mobile app, and a Business Readiness Playbook to help small businesses prepare for global events. Metro Philadelphia
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Lifecycle Wellness and Birth Center in Bryn Mawr (opened in 1978 and delivered over 16,000 babies) closed its doors this month due to financial and regulatory pressures, and community members held a remembrance ceremony. WHYY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Phillies dropped a 13-2 game Monday night when manager Rob Thomson was ejected in the first inning as the Nationals capitalized with steady pitching and timely hitting. The team fell to 1-3 and remains in a challenging start to the season. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Eagles GM Howie Roseman confirmed on Sunday that A.J. Brown stays on the team and that the club signed 26-year-old Joe Tryon-Shoyinka to a one-year deal to boost its pass rush. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Over the weekend, the Flyers earned four points by beating the Detroit Red Wings 5-3 and winning 2-1 in overtime against the Dallas Stars. The team also signed Porter Martone, who will join the lineup on Thursday when they host the Red Wings. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Philadelphia Eagles are preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft by making aggressive moves to boost long-term depth when they trade picks to target high-upside players (including offensive tackle Max Iheanachor). The team aims to strengthen both offense and defense ahead of the draft. Metro Philadelphia
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