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Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia’s It’s A Summer Thing initiative returns to offer free and low-cost programs that keep local youth engaged and safe this summer. The effort includes academic camps, job training, and safe playstreets offered across numerous neighborhoods (registration details available online). Metro Philadelphia
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Spirit Airlines ended its 30-year service from Philadelphia International and Atlantic City after a failed bailout deal; passengers with reservations have been advised not to come to the airport as automatic refunds are being processed while other airlines offer rescue fares. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ Philly Tech Week — featuring over 90 tech events hosted by local groups accessible by SEPTA — will run May 4-8 and celebrates America’s 250th anniversary under the theme Tech for the People. WHYY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Historical Society of Pennsylvania is hosting 'Paths to Independence, 1765-1787' starting May 7 and running through Sept. 18 in Philadelphia. The exhibit shows how colonists slowly shifted from loyalty to rebellion (featuring primary sources like a student newspaper) as it explains America’s gradual path to independence. WHYY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Broad Street Run organizers invite locals to join a Citywide Quest tomorrow — fans drop a pin on a past event photo and earn higher scores when their guess is closer to the actual spot. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Paul George called Kelly Oubre an unsung hero after the Sixers secured a Game 6 win over the Celtics, with Oubre battling right adductor soreness and drawing 11 offensive fouls. The team will face Game 7 in Boston as they aim to complete an upset. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Philadelphia Union will host first-place Nashville SC on Saturday night at Subaru Park (on the banks of the Delaware River) as the Union tries to earn its first home win while Nashville may rotate its lineup amid a busy schedule. Metro Philadelphia
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