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Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cobbs Creek Golf Club in West Philly is undergoing a $180 million restoration with Tiger Woods support and the opening of a new educational TGR Learning Lab that serves local youth (7,000 students already) and will eventually host PGA events while honoring a legacy of inclusivity from 1916. Spotlight PA
- ➤ Good Shepherd Senior Residences has opened a 55-unit apartment for seniors on Lansdowne Ave in Overbrook, built on the site of the former church. The $30 million development must stay affordable for 40 years plus nearly all apartments have been leased. WHYY
- ➤ United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey is hosting the fifth annual OpportUNITY Summit on May 20 at The Bellevue Hotel (8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) to discuss equity, opportunity and economic inclusion as part of America’s 250 celebrations. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Philadelphia Furniture Bank (run by Pathways to Housing PA) will close on June 30 after giving free beds and tables to over 10,000 local households for 12 years. The nonprofit is working over the next six weeks to deliver remaining items as federal funding cuts end its voucher program. The Philadelphia Inquirer
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Uber Eats expanded its robot delivery service to all Center City restaurants after a pilot launched in March. Customers ordering via the app can choose to skip the autonomous bots that deliver food from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Mod Spuds opened its first brick-and-mortar spot on South Street today under Chef Ange Branca's direction, offering six creative loaded jacket potato dishes and a range of specialty drinks. The restaurant serves locals Wednesday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and is available for delivery (via Uber Eats). Metro Philadelphia
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Earl Young and seven music legends received plaques during the Philly Music Alliance Walk of Fame ceremony at the Kimmel Center on Wednesday — celebrating trailblazers like hip-hop pioneer Lady B and 102-year-old Marshall Allen. KYW Newsradio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia Charters for Excellence sued the School District on Wednesday, alleging that its charter renewal process forces schools to accept illegal enrollment caps + surrender clauses in violation of state law. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ Philadelphia families with children in grades 1 through 12 impacted by school closures can now apply for Opportunity Knocks scholarships funded by Jeff Yass; the program offers up to $8,000 per year for tuition at approved private schools and starts in fall 2026 (applications are first-come, first-served). Metro Philadelphia
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The William Penn Foundation committed $19.7M in grants to curb illegal dumping and conserve open space in Philadelphia, allocating $2.8M to ease waste disposal and $6M for OSI to preserve 1,000 acres + additional funds support urban farming and tree planting projects. The Philadelphia Inquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Philly launched the Summer 2026 One Philly, A United City Citywide Cleaning Program earlier this month to clear litter, illegal dumping, graffiti, and neglected alleys. The program runs through July 31 and lets residents request extra alley cleanings to boost neighborhood quality. Metro Philadelphia
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Sixers and Daryl Morey parted ways Tuesday as the team prepares for the NBA Draft and possible roster shifts; former Warriors executive Bob Myers is named interim head while the franchise reviews candidates and considers future moves for Joel Embiid and Paul George. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Lincoln Financial Field is being transformed into Philadelphia Stadium for the World Cup, with renovations underway to meet FIFA's guidelines and host six matches in June and July. A new grass pitch is installed and plans to manage fan access are still being finalized. Metro Philadelphia
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