Yesterday in Philly — June 5, 2026
Renters, Roads, School Closures, and Free Art
Hey Philly, here’s what you missed yesterday—no frills, just the stuff that’s actually going to make your day better (or at least help you dodge the worst headaches).
🏳️🌈 Pride Weekend: Road Closures Incoming
If you’re headed into Center City on Sunday, brace yourself: Philly Pride March is happening, which means street closures and parking restrictions all over Old City, Midtown Village, and Washington Square West. The full list of closed streets is here. SEPTA will be rerouting some buses. Give yourself extra time — or stay home and wave from the window.
🚌 Will Your Uber Cost More? Rideshare Tax Gets Heated
City Council is hotly debating a $1-per-trip tax on Uber, Lyft, and more. If it passes, getting anywhere might cost you extra starting soon. The city says it’s for safer streets and better SEPTA service, but drivers (and riders) aren’t thrilled. The vote is today (Thursday). Curious how your options stack up? Here’s a breakdown of Uber/Lyft vs. SEPTA vs. old-school cabs.
🏘️ Philly Renters Might Finally Get a Break
Sick of waiting forever for your hearing if you and your landlord are in a beef? City Council members are pushing to speed up wait times for renters fighting retaliation or unfair evictions. Don’t expect miracles, but if passed, this could cut delays from months to weeks. Stay tuned — vote expected later this month.
🏫 Parents & Teachers Push Back on School Closures
Big turnout this week as a coalition of community groups called on Philly officials to put the brakes on proposed school closures. They’re worried about disruption (again) and are demanding more transparency and public input. No final decisions just yet.
🎨 Free Art All July
Some good news: All Philly residents get free admission to the Barnes Foundation and Calder Gardens in July. If you need air conditioning and something gorgeous to look at, this is it. Bring proof you live in the city.
🏥 Hospital News & Health Updates
- Cooper Health’s big move: New campus coming to Gloucester County — more beds, more doctors, more jobs.
- Medicaid drama: New federal work requirements could leave states footing a massive bill, per opponents. Stay tuned, especially if you use Medicaid here.
- Penn study: Those buzzy GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may lower breast cancer risk (and not just shrink your waistline).
🎤 Other Quick Hits
- Temple’s head of public safety is out.
- Horsham firefighter fired for using racial slur over county radio.
- Former Philly cop convicted of perjury after lying at trial about a 2021 traffic stop.
- Moore College of Art & Design will now accept students of all genders.
