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Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia treasure hunters sift through discarded household items (Penn Christmas) as students place their move-out clutter on West Philadelphia curbs. Locals discover hidden gems each year during this long-standing tradition. The Philadelphia Inquirer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia is celebrating Pride Month 2026 with a kickoff flag ceremony at Sofitel on Tuesday, June 2, followed by a City Hall flag raising on Friday, June 5, and a series of parades and festivals through June 7 (Pride Is Power). Events include community mixers, drag brunches and live performances. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Philadelphia Zoo will open its new Francis J. Carey Bear Country exhibit on June 4 at 11:30 a.m. to debut a $25 million expansion that increases bear habitats by 60% (featuring new viewing areas, climbing structures, and interactive displays). Metro Philadelphia
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Swarthmore College announced its Tuition Guarantee Tuesday that will cover tuition for American students from families earning under $200,000, funded by an endowment expected to exceed $71 million for 2026-27. Applicants must complete the FAFSA, CSS Profile and tax document upload to qualify as part of the college’s need-blind admissions process. WHYY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New Jersey and New York attorneys general announced Wednesday an investigation into FIFA's seat mapping changes that raised ticket prices for matches including the final on July 19. Some cities like Philadelphia are easing costs by offering free SEPTA rides after games — a move to help local fans save money. The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ➤ SEPTA turned on its first solar-powered real-time info screen at Broad Street & Oregon Avenue in South Philly. The screen displays arrival times and schedules as part of a pilot testing 10 devices ahead of the New Bus Network this fall. KYW Newsradio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local pediatricians offer summer camp health tips to help parents choose camps with trained staff, proper emergency plans, and care for chronic conditions — ensuring kids stay safe while enjoying vacation. Metro Philadelphia
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Matchday 15 ended Sunday night with a record setting 6 to 4 loss for Philadelphia Union to Inter Miami & a 1 to 0 win for LAFC over Seattle Sounders. Nashville SC led the east as fans now look to the World Cup break for more exciting matchups in the league. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Willie Lampkin, a 5-foot-11 offensive lineman known for his quickness and leverage, was claimed off waivers from the Rams and is set to join the Eagles’ developmental program — the team plans to use him creatively in short-yardage formations for 2026. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Last night, the Phillies secured a series win over the Padres when Aaron Nola pitched six strong innings with 2 runs allowed while Trea Turner broke his slump with a 434-ft home run and steal — boosting hope for upcoming games. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Philadelphia Flyers fans feel mixed emotions today as former coach John Tortorella and ex-goalie Carter Hart (both now with the Vegas Golden Knights) advance into the Stanley Cup Final after sweeping the Colorado Avalanche in four games. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Eagles held OTAs on May 26 and 27 and will continue with a session on May 29; mandatory minicamp is set for June 9 and 10. Coaches are tracking five key players, Jonathan Greenard, Dontayvion Wicks, Johnny Wilson, Tank Bigsby and Drew Mukuba, for roster spots. Metro Philadelphia
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