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Philadelphia Nurse spots her Jamaican Co-Worker’s Name on her Hospital’s Memorial Paper for Patients Who Passed Away. Then She walked in Alive

Jamaican nurse misunderstood her Philadelphia hospital’s memorial paper for late patients and wrote her own name with “Thin Mints.”

The Mary Sue

Memorial Day 2026 events: Here are major highlights at DC, Chicago, Boston, San Diego, Philadelphia and Colorado Springs

Memorial Day 2026 will feature nationwide parades, ceremonies, and gatherings honoring fallen U.S. military members. From Washington D.C.'s National Memorial Day Parade to unique tributes in Hawaii, communities will blend solemn remembrance with patriotic celebrations. The holiday weekend also unofficially marks the start of summer for many families.

The Economic Times

How community groups, activists and local media turned Camden into a model of police reform

In 2025, Camden, New Jersey – a city of about 72,000 residents that sits across the Delaware River from Philadelphia – experienced its first homicide-free summer in nearly 50 years.

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Amtrak is smashing ridership records. Is it ready to handle the World Cup?

The United States’ rail system has a dedicated customer base, but remains a niche option for most this summer

The Guardian - US

Advocates celebrate 230th anniversary of Ona Judge's escape from enslavement by George Washington

Advocates for telling the whole truth of American history are celebrating the legacy of Ona Judge, from her footprints in Philadelphia to her face in New Hampshire

The Independent UK

Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin: 'We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.' Life lessons on knowledge, intelligence and success by author, inventor and diplomat, who was also a US Founding Father

Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin focuses on the importance of learning, knowledge and personal growth. The quote, “We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid,” explains how education, reading and self-improvement shape life. Benjamin Franklin’s journey from a printer’s apprentice to a writer,…

The Economic Times

Philadelphia readies a July 4 World Cup knockout amid Liberty Bell lore and cheesesteaks

Philadelphia is gearing up for the World Cup this summer, hosting six matches at the Eagles' stadium, including a big knockout game on July 4

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Storms Hit Philly Area With 70mph Winds, Suspending Trains and Smashing Homes

Severe thunderstorms are forecasted to hit Pennsylvania, affecting Memorial Day weekend plans with potential travel disruptions and flash floods.

International Business Times UK

Kurt Vile: Philadelphia’s Been Good to Me review – indie rock’s most easygoing dude gets existential

Sounding characteristically virtuosic but unbothered, Vile is more forward-thinking than ever on a record that surveys the bliss and bumps of life in his mid-40s

The Guardian - UK

Democratic socialist Chris Rabb won the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District on May 19

Christopher Rabb defeated Sharif Street, Ala Stanford, and Shaun Griffith in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District on May 19, 2026. Incumbent Dwight Evans did not run for re-election. Rabb, Stanford, and Street led in media attention, campaign fundraising, and endorsements. No Republicans ran in the district.

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Progressive Chris Rabb wins closely watched Democratic primary in Pennsylvania: ‘We are indomitable’

Tight primary in Philadelphia district, seen as key test of ‘Mamdani moment’ across US, bolsters Democrats’ left flank

The Guardian - US

A 2026 World Cup that doesn’t rip off fans? Some cities are showing that it’s possible

Philadelphia, Kansas City and Atlanta are among the hosts showing that price-gouging at this summer’s tournament is, ultimately, a choice

The Guardian - US

Philadelphia will celebrate Ona Judge Day to honor Martha Washington’s enslaved maid who made a daring escape to freedom

On the evening of May 21, 1796, Ona Judge made the daring decision to free herself.

The Conversation

'The women’s event should be the feature event of the day': How the Philadelphia Cycling Classic made prize parity a tradition

When the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this August, so does its long-standing prize parity tradition with equal $75,000 purses for the men’s and women’s events

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Sports Illustrated

Each NFL Team’s Longest Road Trip For the 2026 Season

Between the league’s record nine-game International Series slate and a bevy of cross-country flights, all 32 NFL teams will be tested when they head out on the road this season.

The Guardian - UK

When I look at what Zohran Mamdani is doing as mayor, I’m jealous of New Yorkers

Sure, he’s not perfect, but on libraries, childcare and potholes, he’s getting the job done. Why can’t more politicians give a damn?

International Business Times UK

Taxpayer-Funded VIPs? Kash Patel Under Fire for Flying Girlfriend to $50K Concert Suite

Kash Patel is criticised for allegedly using an FBI jet for personal travel, raising questions about misuse of taxpayer resources and blurring lines between official duties and personal leisure.

Latin Times

Afther the VIP Snorkel Trip scandal, FBI Director's alledged 50,000 Concert Date With Girlfriend Becomes New Political Headache

FBI Director Kash Patel is facing a new wave of ethics questions after reports revealed he flew with his girlfriend on an FBI jet to a George Strait and Chris Stapleton concert in Philadelphia, attended the event from a luxury suite worth as much as $50,000 and declined to explain…

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Golf Monthly

How Did All 11 LIV Golfers Fare At The 2026 PGA Championship?

It was a strong week for the LIV Golfers at the PGA Championship, as Jon Rahm and Cameron Smith produced excellent results in Philadelphia

Sports Illustrated

Why a World Series Champion Thinks Golf Is Harder Than Baseball

Philadelphia Phillies legend Chase Utley joins the Dan Evans Show from T-Mobile’s Club Magenta at the PGA Championship.

Golf Monthly

Best Major Leaderboard Of All Time? Why The PGA Championship Final Round Could Be An All-Time Classic

Alex Smalley leads at six-under-par going into the final round in Philadelphia, but the caliber and mix of names in close quarters means we're in for an epic

The Times of India

Snorkeling at Pearl Harbor, Philadelphia concert date with girlfriend at $50,000 suite: Kash Patel unfazed by new controversies

FBI director Kash Patel is unfazed by the new controversies over his past trips, where he allegedly mixed work with pleasure on the FBI's money. A new report claimed that when Patel took a work tour across the South Pacific last summer, he stopped at Hawaii and went on a…

AAP

Stumbling Scheffler lashes 'absurd' PGA Championship

Australian Min Woo Lee has hung tough as Americans Alex Smalley and Maverick McNealy grabbed the second-round lead at the PGA Championship in Philadelphia.

The Guardian - US

Could voters in US’s bluest district deliver a ‘Mamdani moment’ in Philadelphia?

Pennsylvania’s third district, a Democratic bastion, will see a face-off between party’s traditional wing and insurgents

The Conversation

Would a $1 rideshare fee affect wealthier or working-class Philadelphians more? 2 Chicago studies offer some perspective

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has proposed a US$1 fee on all Uber, Lyft and other rideshare trips in the city to begin in 2027. The projected $48 million annual revenue would go entirely to support the chronically underfunded Philadelphia school district, which faces a $300 million budget deficit.

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