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Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia parent Constance Jones calls special shopping carts that secure children with special needs a lifesaver and urges more stores to offer them (Caroline’s Cart) so caregivers can shop with ease. Local and national advocacy groups continue efforts to boost access to the carts. WHYY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia Theatre Company announced its 2026/27 season featuring BD Wong in a reimagined The Glass Menagerie, Purpose by Amina Robinson, Liberation exploring family legacies, and The Magic School Bus musical for young audiences. The season runs from Oct. 9 to May 2 (subscription packages are on sale through May 29). Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Philadelphia's waterfront is gearing up for its 13th season starting May 22 with new on-the-water rides including aqua bikes and upgraded swan boats + free programming and entertainment at Spruce Street Harbor Park and Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest. Visitors are invited to enjoy local activities and food from vendors. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ WHYY and Penn’s McNeil Center for Early American Studies launched 'We the People' to explore the French and Haitian revolutions' impact + a temporary exhibit at Penn Libraries’ Kislak Center runs until Sept. 4 while a youth panel is set for May 27 at the National Constitution Center. WHYY
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local experts advise converting lawns into native meadows to boost water absorption and attract pollinators. Homeowners can use removal methods and tailored planting for an eco-friendly landscape. WHYY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ An E-consult report shows the Philadelphia Energy Campaign has generated $1.3 billion in investments and over 11,000 jobs in the past decade. Launched by former Council President Darrell Clarke (in 2016), the campaign used less than $15 million in city funds to spur local clean energy projects and energy savings. KYW Newsradio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Eagles’ 2026 roster features breakout players like Moro Ojomo, Nolan Smith, Cam Jurgens, Dallas Goedert, and Tank Bigsby - all set to boost the team’s performance as a new playcaller takes charge of an exciting season. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Philadelphia Union lost two to one to the New England Revolution Saturday night after leading one to zero, as Carles Gil scored the decisive goal in the 87th minute (the result deepens Philadelphia’s ongoing MLS struggles). Metro Philadelphia
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