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Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Good morning, Philadelphia. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia International Airport welcomed Allegiant Airlines, which now offers nonstop flights to Des Moines, Knoxville and Grand Rapids. On Oct. 2, the airline will serve St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport and add nonstop flights from Trenton-Mercer to Orlando (a new travel option for Phillies fans). KYW Newsradio
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia launches the month-long What Now: 2026 arts festival featuring 34 world premieres that explore America’s story as its 250th birthday nears, running through June 30. Organized by ArtPhilly, the programming spans neighborhoods in Center City, Old City, Kensington, West Philadelphia + Germantown. WHYY
- ➤ At 48 Record Bar tucked above Sassafras Bar in Old City, a refreshed summer cocktail menu and live vinyl sessions are creating a lively vibe; Father's Day pop-ups set for Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21 plus additional performances will mark the season. Metro Philadelphia
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Starting June 1, PECO customers will see their monthly electricity bills rise by about five dollars as increased energy demand + rising supply costs push prices higher. Households turning on air conditioners for summer should plan for the change. WHYY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two Wissahickon High School students received $1,000 scholarships in memory of former KYW reporter Al Novack — one for journalism and the other for emergency services — as his family presented the awards on Thursday. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ The Philadelphia School Board approved a $4.6B budget for next year that includes $225M in cuts, meaning some teachers and counselors will be reassigned and class sizes will likely rise while City Council members continue to contest the district's facilities plan. KYW Newsradio
- ➤ Quinta Brunson’s campaign has raised over $154,000 to fund Philadelphia public school field trips and aims for $200,000 to set up an endowment. Nearly 400 donors have already supported the effort to give students more opportunities for educational outings. The Philadelphia Inquirer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Pennsylvania lawmakers and environmental advocates are urging support for the Energy Bills Relief Act to reinstate tax credits for renewable energy and expand the Weatherization Assistance Program — steps designed to protect residents from rising utility costs. The proposal aims to impose standards for data centers amid soaring energy prices. WHYY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia Phillies prospect Gage Wood made his second Double-A start on May 29 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading before 7-208 fans, throwing his fastest fastball at 99 mph on 50 pitches and striking out four as he helped secure a 5-1 win. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Phillies face the Dodgers in a weekend series rematch at Dodger Stadium after sweeping the Padres. Key players are returning & the Dodgers cope with injuries, setting the stage for competitive matchups on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ Philadelphia 76ers view Iowa State forward Joshua Jefferson as a versatile option who could boost team depth with his playmaking + defense when selected with the 22nd pick in the upcoming draft. Metro Philadelphia
- ➤ The Sixers plan to hire Mike Gansey as President of Basketball Operations to lead day-to-day front office tasks — he was chosen after a targeted search that began after parting ways with Daryl Morey and his hiring comes ahead of key offseason moves like the upcoming NBA Draft. Metro Philadelphia
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