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Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new regional business coalition, Greater Philadelphia Growth Partnership, launched Tuesday to boost coordinated efforts for creating family-sustaining jobs and attracting businesses across Philadelphia and nearby counties. Claire Marrazzo Greenwood will lead the initiative, backed by $5.4M and focused on key industries like biomedical engineering + precision manufacturing. WHYY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia's School District will change yellow bus companies when new contracts take effect on July 1—California-based Zum is holding a job fair in Port Richmond this week to hire about 250 drivers and up to 150 attendants. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ Sixty teachers are being honored by the Lindback Foundation this week for their classroom excellence—veteran teacher Jonathan Hoffmeier of Lankenau Environmental Magnet High School will use his $3,500 prize to celebrate his work amid challenging school cuts. KYW Newsradio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Pennsylvania House Communications & Technology Committee advanced a bill to regulate AI in health care by requiring providers to disclose its use and verify annual compliance with privacy laws; the move came as the Shapiro administration sued Character.AI for falsely claiming its chatbot was a licensed physician. KYW Newsradio
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local Mother's Day festivities on May 10 offer dining, creative workshops, and dinner cruises around the city (ranging from upscale brunches to interactive bouquet bars) that treat moms and families. Metro Philadelphia
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Brian O’Neill’s team re-applied for a special zoning exception to build a 2 million-square-foot AI data center at 900 Conshohocken Rd in Plymouth Township (the site is a former steel mill), with a public hearing set within 60 days as residents prepare to speak out. The Philadelphia Inquirer
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Following a 3-1 win against the Marlins, the Phillies face a tough contest at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday — the A’s open their series with left-handed pitching while closer Jhoan Duran returns from the injured list to bolster the bullpen. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Philadelphia 76ers lost 39 points to the Knicks last night at Madison Square Garden — Coach Nick Nurse said the team must shake off the defeat and focus on Game 2 scheduled for today. The Knicks outshot Philadelphia while the 76ers struggled with defense. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Flyers started strong with two quick power-play goals but Carolina tied the game late and won 3–2 in overtime, leaving Philadelphia trailing the series 2–0. Metro Philadelphia
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