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Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of April.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A 157-year-old English yew (the largest of its kind in the state) was felled Friday at Laurel Hill West Cemetery due to illness, and a new dawn redwood has been planted in its memory with a bench and keepsakes crafted from its wood planned. The Philadelphia Inquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents on the 300 block of Glen Echo Road in Mount Airy face an 8 year safety threat from a collapsing retaining wall. The city promised repairs in 2023 and says design work will finish this summer, but residents remain worried about permit delays and ongoing hazards + communication lapses. The Philadelphia Inquirer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Public health teams across Pennsylvania saw a drop in STI cases between 2024 and 2025, with gonorrhea down (990 in 2025 versus 1,153 in 2024) and similar declines in syphilis cases, state data show. Authorities plan to continue free testing and outreach at local health centers and schools. WHYY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Philadelphia Union lost 2-0 at Columbus Crew, dropping to last place with only one win in 10 games. Coach Bradley Carnell will address issues with defense and chance creation ahead of the upcoming match with Toronto FC. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ After a solid two days in the NFL Draft that saw picks of Makai Lemon, Eli Stowers, and Markel Bell + a four-year contract extension for Jonathan Greenard, the Eagles will shift focus to defense for their final three picks on day three. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Flyers lead their playoff series 3-0 after winning their first home playoff game in eight years, sparking energy in the arena tonight in Philadelphia. Fans are rallying as the team continues its exciting playoff run. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Naval Academy senior Nathan Kent runs his final Penn Relays race today as he and other seniors bid farewell to collegiate competition, and he gears up to join the Navy after years balancing track and football + his last run captures joy and a bittersweet farewell to a competitive chapter. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ Former Flyer Todd Fedoruk taught ice hockey basics to reporter Ariel Simpson (Apr. 25), showing key skills in a clear demonstration that made the game accessible for newcomers. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ The Flyers will face Pittsburgh at 8 p.m. tonight in South Philly as they try to complete a sweep — having won three round-one games, fans hope the team will advance to the second playoff round. KYW Newsradio
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