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Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia unions and labor activists gathered at City Hall on Friday, May 1 before marching down John F. Kennedy Boulevard to mark May Day & vote on a working people's vision that called for a tax on billionaires, healthcare as a right, and support for public education. WHYY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Spirit Airlines is facing a possible shutdown after not securing funding, a change that may reduce its already low number of daily flights from Philadelphia. Travelers are advised to confirm flight schedules with the airline + consider alternative carriers. The Philadelphia Inquirer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wild Horizon is a free two-day festival of circus and play at Cherry Street Pier on Saturday (today) and Sunday, May 3 that features performances, interactive workshops, and skill stations aimed at showcasing Philly’s circus scene and inspiring community engagement amidst the recent closure of Germantown’s Circadium. WHYY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Philadelphia Board of Education approved a $3 billion facilities plan that will close Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School by 2027 and convert it into an honors program at Walter B. Saul High School in Northwest Philadelphia. Community members and teachers expressed frustration toward the plan. WHYY
- ➤ After the School Board voted 6-3 to close 17 schools, City Council Education Committee chair Isaiah Thomas said he is weighing legal action and exploring options with legal advisors (community members have voiced strong concerns). The move comes as City Council debates Mayor Parker's $1-a-trip rideshare tax to fund schools. KYW Newsradio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Philly sports fans face a dilemma today as the Sixers compete in Game 7 and the Flyers open round two 30 minutes later, leaving viewers to split their attention (experts advise having remotes ready for both games). The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ The Phillies start a four-game road trip at loanDepot Park tonight at 7:10 p.m. — the team aims to extend a three-game win streak and boost their bid for a third straight N.L. East title under coach Don Mattingly. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ A time study of finish times at the Broad Street Run shows that elite runners (with record-fast finishes) complete the course much quicker than most participants, highlighting the race’s diverse field. The analysis gives insight into varying paces among all runners. The Philadelphia Inquirer
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