Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
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Philadelphia block captains volunteer to keep streets tidy by organizing cleanups and block parties while working as key liaisons with city services.
There are 6,500 registered volunteers—continuing a program that began nearly 90 years ago.
World Heritage Month, hosted by Global Philadelphia Association, celebrates the city’s global spirit with cultural programs and educational events.
Past events at FDR Park and the Convention Center are followed by a mobility showcase at the Navy Yard on May 19 and an art reception at Woodmere on May 21.
Philadelphia Housing Authority and NAMI are offering a songwriting workshop for youth aged 4 to 13 at the North Philadelphia office as part of the Friendship Club series.
The event encourages creative expression and open talks about mental health during Mental Health Awareness Month.
On Sunday, the Phillies beat the Pirates 6-0 behind seven solid innings from Zack Wheeler and a key home run from Bryce Harper off Paul Skenes that swept the series.
The win improved the Phillies to a 24-23 record, returning them above .500.
Philadelphia Union II will host Columbus Crew 2 Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at the WSFS Bank Sportsplex as the team looks to break its winless streak after a midweek loss.
The match will be streamed online for fans who cannot attend.
The 2026 PGA Championship returned to the region for the first time in over 60 years at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square from May 11–17, where 156 top professional golfers competed for the Wanamaker Trophy amid global broadcasts and 200,000 spectators as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
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