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Sunday, May 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Evoluer House is a local nonprofit that runs free programs to help young women in Philadelphia build leadership skills and improve mental health. Cheryl Ann Wadlington, a former Temple University instructor, manages initiatives like the virtual Holistic Me program (set for June 23 to Aug. 22) that earned the group a $10,000 grant from MTV. Metro Philadelphia
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested two 19-year-olds for murder in connection with Philly rapper Qidere Johnson’s fatal shooting in Juniata Park on May 11 near the M and East Luzerne streets intersection during an apparent robbery — police are still searching for a third suspect. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ Fraudsters posing as contractors tricked the School District of Philadelphia into making nearly $700K in fraudulent electronic payments in February and March, diverting $563K meant for flood repairs and $126K for special education, and officials alerted the FBI to recover the funds. Metro Philadelphia
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Spruce Street Harbor Park reopened Friday, May 23 and offers live DJs, family activities and local food along the Delaware River until Sept. 28—visitors can relax on hammocks, play games and enjoy special concerts at this popular boardwalk spot at 301 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ The Michener Art Museum now displays Lisa Naples’ new exhibit Grounded in Gold, featuring abstract and animal sculptures that use gold to show human dignity and inner strength—The exhibition runs from May 24 until November 25. Metro Philadelphia
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bartram’s Mile Trail along the Schuylkill River remains closed because Bartram’s Garden is waiting for a green light from city public health officials after cancer-causing hexavalent chromium was found from a former industrial site. Trail users must detour via 51st Street until the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection approves the reopening of the 300 feet long section. WHYY
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Philadelphia Union host Messi and Miami today as they try to extend an eight-game unbeaten streak and maintain a seven-point lead in MLS standings. Coach Bradley Carnell has set a high-intensity pressing system and the team aims to exploit Miami's weak defense that has allowed nearly three goals per match — a tactic that could keep Philly at the top. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Philadelphia A’s supporters, many of whom come from families that have cheered the team for generations, still back the team that left in 1954. The CEO of Peter Pan Bus Lines has proposed redeveloping the abandoned Roundhouse police headquarters on Race Street into a new intercity bus terminal— a plan local officials say will be a challenging, years-long process. The Philadelphia Inquirer
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