Good morning, Philadelphia.

On Monday, communities held Memorial Day ceremonies across the region; Doylestown hosted its 158th annual parade at Central Bucks High School West while Media and Cherry Hill held respectful services after a cancellation, and a 102-year-old veteran in Philadelphia recovered after a fall — showcasing local respect for fallen heroes.

84-year-old Army veteran and retired reporter Frank Dougherty spoke Monday on Spruce Street at the Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial, sharing how he documented the monument honoring local Vietnam vets.

A paver to honor his work will be installed on Veterans Day — a tribute that adds to the memorial.

Philadelphia remembered local sacrifice on Memorial Day as visitors reflected on historic cemeteries such as Laurel Hill Cemetery — where Revolutionary and Civil War patriots rest — and acknowledged the city’s deep ties to American freedom.

Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest steam locomotive, will be on display July 4 and 5 at the Philadelphia Navy Yard at Intrepid Avenue and League Island Boulevard from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of its coast-to-coast tour celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.

Schools are rethinking digital devices amid rising concerns over screen addiction (L.A. will limit devices for early grades this fall and Lower Merion parents are calling for more paper-based work), raising questions on technology's role in classrooms.

The Port of Philadelphia is replacing diesel cargo equipment with electric models using a $78M EPA grant.

Seven cranes operate at Packer Avenue Marine Terminal & 24 electric yard trucks will arrive in four to six weeks as part of efforts to cut carbon emissions.

The School District hosted a Youth Vaping Prevention Town Hall today to curb rising e-cigarette use among local youth.

City Council passed an anti-vaping bill in June 2025 with fines for sales to minors, echoing 1960s glue-sniffing efforts (a lesson shaping current health debates).

After dropping back-to-back series at Citizens Bank Park, the Phillies head west to face the Padres today, where former outfielder Nick Castellanos will play his old club for the first time since Spring Training + starting pitcher Aaron Nola must work to hold off a tough Padres lineup.

On Monday, May 25, the Phillies beat the Padres 3-0 with Schwarber & Marsh driving the offense.

Jesus Luzardo pitched 6 innings and struck out six as the team held its lead.