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Monday, April 6th, 2026
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia residents can join Canal Clean-up Day 2026 on Saturday, April 11 from 9 a.m. to noon to help clear local waterways. Volunteers will work together to protect our environment in this community event. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Researchers from Drexel and Temple developed an AI method to map gentrification in Philadelphia neighborhoods using longtime residents' insights, Google Street View images, and machine learning. Tested in Northeast Philadelphia and the Riverwards, the study achieved 84% accuracy in spotting gentrification cues and provided data for local community groups. Metro Philadelphia
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wawa is recalling its Fruit Punch, Iced Tea Lemon, Iced Diet Tea Lemon and Diet Lemonade drinks after an equipment issue may have introduced an undeclared milk allergen. The recall affects products in four states and customers are urged to stop using any affected drinks. KYW Newsradio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Despite constant rain, hundreds donned their Sunday best at the 93rd annual Easter Promenade on South Street at Headhouse Plaza (April 5). Grand Marshal Henri David led the parade and a best-dressed contest stirred excitement in this long-held tradition. WHYY
- ➤ On Easter Sunday, hundreds gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul as Fathers Philip Bochansky and Dennis Gill led the Mass — offering a moment of solace amid shifting community challenges. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ Lou Capozzoli, a beloved local icon who ran Ray’s Happy Birthday Bar, was honored at a community memorial on Saturday, Apr. 4 at the bar he made famous. Friends gathered to share laughs and memories (marking what would have been his 87th birthday). The Philadelphia Inquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is recruiting lifeguards as summer nears, offering a starting wage of $16.85 per hour + bonuses for early applicants and free Red Cross certification for youth ages 16 to 24. Applicants must complete screening and select a park pool by April 15 and May 15 deadlines. Metro Philadelphia
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia residents with seasonal affective disorder may experience lingering symptoms through March, but experts say symptoms begin easing in April and May as longer days help the body adjust. WHYY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Phillies fell 4-1 to the Rockies on Easter Sunday after former prospect Mickey Moniak hit two solo home runs that sparked Colorado's win and ended the Phillies' four-game winning streak; the team starts its West Coast swing today in San Francisco with rookie Andrew Painter set to face Adrian Houser. Metro Philadelphia
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