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Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia's TheArtBlog, which has covered local art for 22 years, will close in June as co-founder Roberta Fallon says the heavy work of grant writing and fundraising has become too much to manage. The board is now looking for a partner to keep its archive of articles, reviews (and) photos safe. WHYY
- ➤ Philadelphia residents reported speaking 41 languages and city departments requested translations for 119 languages since 2022. Immigrants face language challenges in everyday tasks (like using public transit and accessing city services) while nonprofit centers help them adjust. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Michelin's anonymous inspectors are beginning to rate local restaurants for a new guide covering five Northeast cities, with a representative set to sample Philadelphia cuisine this week. Staff, parents, and students report that a high school on South Broad Street is in turmoil amid declining enrollment and low morale, prompting community concerns to be raised with school officials. The Philadelphia Inquirer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ More than 1,000 postdoctoral researchers and research associates at Penn petitioned with the National Labor Relations Board in April to unionize for better job security and fair pay — though the school challenged their petition. Last Tuesday, a hearing was held and 11 councilmembers and state representatives backed the effort as organizers said the union drive was needed to protect their research careers. WHYY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After five weeks of hearings with more than 90 witnesses, Philadelphia's MOVE commission said the 1985 bombing was an unconscionable act that killed 11 people and left 61 families homeless—reviewing the tense standoff and neighbor complaints about the MOVE compound. WHYY
- ➤ A ballot measure will require that all payments from developers seeking extra building privileges go to the affordable housing fund, closing a loophole that lets the city spend the money on other needs. City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier and supporters back the change—while Mayor Cherelle Parker opposes it due to its added cost, with voters set to decide on May 20. WHYY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Critics say that private equity firms buying hospitals have cut services and closed facilities like Crozer Health’s in Delaware County, leaving patients with fewer care options. A report finds that about 900 health care sites in the region are owned by these investors — prompting lawmakers to consider rules to curb moves that may harm patient care. Spotlight PA
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sepp Straka won the Truist Championship at Philadelphia Cricket Club—a historic golf course that officials made tougher by reworking holes in windy and rainy conditions. The event drew 14,000 fans and featured top players like Justin Thomas and Rory McIlroy, showing that Philly remains a strong golf hub. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1 to open their 2025 NFL season as the defending Super Bowl champions—this key divisional matchup sets the stage for a high-stakes start to the season. Metro Philadelphia
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Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.
~ Pablo Picasso
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