Cloudy morning turns hot and gusty Tuesday, May 5, 2026 — highs near 85°F and gusts to 35 mph.

PHL rolled out roughly 50 projects — about $500M — refreshing restrooms, seating, signage and art ahead of a packed 2026 events calendar.

Philadelphia prosecutors say a Manayunk man ran a gun-modification workshop; police seized 19 firearms and homemade suppressors. A preliminary hearing is set for May 19.

A truck struck the low-clearance Seven Valleys railroad bridge one day after repairs, renewing concerns about repeated hits and rising repair bills.

Pennsylvania's unemployment rate stayed at 4.2% in March; nonfarm payrolls rose modestly and education & health services led annual gains.

Haiti will play tune‑ups vs. New Zealand (June 2) and Peru (June 5) in South Florida; presale tickets expected May 5 and prices from $50.

Lynda Smith of Lewisburg died May 1 after injuries from an April 28 crash at Route 15 and Granger Road; the coroner says toxicology testing will be completed.

American Airlines promoted Cesar Marchese to lead operations at Philadelphia International, where he’ll oversee roughly 10,000 local employees as the airport prepares for summer travel.

Richard J. Erickson, 48, was struck on the 5800 block of Route 873 in Washington Township and later died, the coroner said.

At least 53 candidates who denied the 2020 result are running for offices that oversee voting in 23 states, including key swing states.

Police say someone set fire to the infant department at a South Philadelphia Walmart; staff extinguished the blaze and no injuries were reported. Investigators are reviewing surveillance as the probe continues.

The Penn Museum’s reimagined Native North America gallery centers Indigenous curators and mixes historic objects with contemporary art and interactive language stations.

A driver struck a marked police cruiser in West Philadelphia early Monday, fled and later crashed into a storefront; one person was hospitalized and police are searching for the suspect.