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Monday, May 11th, 2026
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Early Sunday, New York Bagels in Overbrook Park suffered a gas explosion that damaged its storefront and kitchen and halted its grand reopening as crews from Philadelphia Gas Works and PECO quickly responded and no injuries were reported. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Early Sunday, neighbors in West Oak Lane rescued a woman trapped on her third-floor window after a fire broke out at her twin home near Northwood Cemetery, and firefighters later contained the blaze. KYW Newsradio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wine and Wills on Wed, May 13 in Philadelphia will feature Attorney Scott D. Bloom sharing legal insights + locals can gain practical guidance during the event. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Philly Pride will take place on June 7 at Eakins Oval with a $10 admission fee instead of in the Gayborhood. Organizers said the shift addresses safety and crowd issues — additional programming will connect both neighborhoods. The Philadelphia Inquirer
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia has launched a flood-monitoring website that displays real-time water levels, rainfall totals and livestreams from nine flood-prone areas, including Darby Creek (in East Falls) to help residents and business owners take measures to protect their properties. Metro Philadelphia
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Philadelphia Flyers ended their playoff run in overtime Saturday night after a 3 to 2 loss to the Hurricanes. Dan Vladar made 37 saves while Tyson Foerster scored his first playoff goal before Jackson Blake secured the win. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The 2026 PGA Championship begins today at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, where 156 top pros will compete for the historic Wanamaker Trophy amid Philadelphia’s 250th anniversary celebrations. Tickets are required and some Championship+ passes are already sold out. Metro Philadelphia
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