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Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A tribute celebrated three lifelong Center City sidewalk sweepers at a Bellevue Hotel breakfast last week. The Center City report honored 35 years of service from workers like 59-year-old Sherron Dudley who has kept our streets clean. The Philadelphia Inquirer
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 25-year-old at 15th and Locust was bumped by an Uber delivery bot last month around 7:50 p.m., sustaining a scratch while the 150-pound robot continued turning; Avride filed the incident with PennDot (which mandates a 24-hour report) amid unclear local oversight. The Philadelphia Inquirer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Northern Liberties will host its Spring Fest on Saturday, May 9 at Liberty Lands — 3rd and Poplar, featuring local vendors, live music, food, and family activities from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Community members can enjoy art displays, kids’ performances, and quirky surprises throughout the day. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Julie K. Brown, a Bucks County native and longtime reporter, received a Pulitzer Prize special citation on Monday for her work on the Epstein files (she is a devoted Philly sports fan). The Philadelphia Inquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials launched AlleyGators on Monday to clean 300 alleys as part of a 13-week citywide cleanup from McPherson Park, and residents can request cleaning for trash & safety hazards using the new program. This initiative aims to keep private alleyways safe and accessible. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ The city changed Adams Avenue's direction in Kensington on Apr. 15 (at the request of local business owners), but many drivers still follow the old route, leading to traffic confusion and disrupting deliveries. Residents and operators say the signage does not match the new flow. The Philadelphia Inquirer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ City health leaders say up to 90,000 residents could lose Medicaid coverage next year as new federal work requirements take effect Jan. 1 — affecting access to mental health services. The city has begun outreach and will host community events beginning June 13 to help at-risk individuals maintain their coverage. WHYY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The PGA Championship returns to Delaware County at Aronimink Golf Club from May 11 to 17 with over 200,000 visitors expected. The event will offer updated viewing stands and SEPTA shuttles to ease parking — a historic first since 1962. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ The Philadelphia 76ers, with Joel Embiid back after an emergency appendectomy (now ready for action), face the Knicks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals tonight at 8:00 p.m. at Madison Square Garden. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Sixers lost 137-98 to the Knicks in New York as fatigue set in after a long stretch with Boston. Coach Nick Nurse pulled the team early & they will regroup ahead of Wednesday night's 7 p.m. tip-off. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Sixers face the Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals; team health, bench play & rebounding may decide if they advance as players must stay strong against New York’s physical game. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith hosted the 5th Annual Charity Softball Game on May 2 at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown where teammates including Jalen Hurts and Dallas Goedert played as NFL stars supported community efforts; his team won 13-3 with Goedert earning MVP for two home runs. Metro Philadelphia
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