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Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Cherelle Parker announced a revival plan for Market East to bring pop-up shops, events & street improvements ahead of summer celebrations. The plan includes the program Meantime on Market starting May 6 to test new uses for vacant storefronts, boost foot traffic, and support local entrepreneurs in the corridor. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Bridging Philly on KYW Newsradio connects communities with insights on local issues and hidden gems as host Racquel Williams and reporter Shara Dae Howard highlight critical topics. Listen live (Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m., plus Sundays at 5:30 a.m.) in Philadelphia. KYW Newsradio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Philadelphia Museum of Art now includes the Rocky Balboa statue in an exhibit that explores boxing history—when the show closes in August the statue will move to a permanent spot at the museum's steps, replaced by a Joe Frazier statue. Spotlight PA
- ➤ Philadelphia’s Please Touch Museum finished a $4.2M upgrade to its 150-year-old marble floor after 10 years of fundraising. Reclaimed marble is now used at local eateries + in renovations planned for Center City spaces to bring historic charm to modern design. WHYY
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is offering 300 free Pocket Meadow Kits to help homeowners convert lawns to meadows; registration opens today at 9 a.m. with kits featuring seed mixes for native grasses and wildflowers—homeowners can begin yard prep in July and plant in the fall. WHYY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge on Monday blocked an earlier order that would have required Penn to give the names of staff tied to Jewish groups, as the university pursues its appeal. The ruling pauses the disclosure pending review by the appeals court. WHYY
- ➤ City officials announced #ItsASummerThing at City Hall Monday to offer 9,000 confirmed summer jobs for youth and boost the number to 10,000 by partnering with local businesses; the program also provides summer meals, play streets (library adventures and camps) to keep children safe and engaged while school is out. WHYY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ New studies published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics warned that a change in the hepatitis B vaccine schedule, which delayed the shot for infants born to virus-negative mothers, would likely lead to extra infections, higher costs, and greater liver risks, a decision that has also raised concerns among Philadelphia healthcare providers. The Philadelphia Inquirer
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Libertee Grounds in Fishtown is hosting a five-year celebration on May 9 from 1 to 6 p.m. with free mini-golf, bottomless 4‑ounce pours from local breweries and distilleries, a live DJ and a pop‑up makers market—plus a 50‑player tournament awarding a custom trophy. Metro Philadelphia
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Liberty Bell Management has proposed 35 rental units (townhomes and duplexes) on a Germantown lot with a history of illegal dumping near Awbury Arboretum. The project requires a zoning variance with a review meeting on May 13 and is set to break ground by mid 2027. WHYY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner, who hit .304 in 2025, is struggling with a .230 average in the first 28 games of 2026 as he shifts his approach away from contact-driven hitting — improving his swing against sinkers and sliders remains key to revitalizing his game. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Today, the Eagles picked up the fifth-year options for Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith — two defensive players who will keep the team’s front strong through 2027. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is suing his parents for alleged mismanagement of his finances — he filed suit on March 25 in Philadelphia courts and seeks $3 million plus a preliminary injunction to return $500,000 while his parents maintain they moved funds to safeguard his earnings. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ After a 128-96 loss to the Celtics on Sunday, Sixers coach Nick Nurse said poor rebounding and effort hurt the team— a contrast to earlier plays— leaving playoff hopes slim. Joel Embiid returned with a double-double but did not push a win; the team must win Game 5 today to remain in the series. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Sixers rookie VJ Edgecombe finished third in NBA Rookie of the Year voting after a season of steady, versatile play. The 20 year old averaged 16 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.4 steals per game, proving his value as a future cornerstone for the team. Metro Philadelphia
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