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Monday, May 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A brief ground stop on Saturday caused by an electrical issue led to at least 75 canceled flights and over 330 delays at Philadelphia International Airport—travelers were affected as state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta urged the Transportation Secretary to address the problem. KYW Newsradio
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Warminster man shot his 25-year-old girlfriend just after midnight Sunday on the 200 block of Moorehead Avenue in West Conshohocken—he turned himself in by noon and now faces first-degree murder charges with a preliminary hearing set for May 27 while she was pronounced dead at Lankenau Medical Center. The Philadelphia Inquirer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia’s Italian Market Festival returned this weekend and drew crowds with more than 120 vendors, live music, and a greased pole competition — a key part of one of the city’s longest-running celebrations. The event offered a festive block party that highlighted local traditions and culture. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ Thousands attended Fan Expo Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Convention Center this past weekend to celebrate pop culture with comics, video games, and cosplay—offering celebrity panels, a local artist alley, and cosplay contests to help fans connect with their favorite shows and characters. KYW Newsradio
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia Phillies closer José Alvarado was suspended for 80 games on Sunday after testing positive for external testosterone under Major League Baseball’s drug-testing program. Phillies president Dave Dombrowski explained he took an offseason weight loss drug and accepted the suspension without appeal — Alvarado could return on August 19 against Seattle barring delays. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ On May 18th, the Phillies won a 1-0 game over the Pirates at Citizens Bank Park as rookie pitcher Mick Abel tied a long-standing strikeout record with nine strikeouts in his MLB debut—he delivered a strong performance in a classic pitching duel. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Philadelphia Union topped Atlanta United 1-0 on Saturday night as Tai Baribo scored from a penalty and 19-year-old Andrew Rick kept a clean sheet — their win matches last season's total and puts them at the top of the Eastern Conference and Supporters Shield race. The team will host the Pittsburgh Riverhounds in the Open Cup Round of 16 on Wednesday night at Subaru Park. Metro Philadelphia
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