Yesterday in Philly
🏳️🌈 Pride Moves, Housing Headaches, and Maxey Gets His Due
Memorial Day was equal parts weather, remembrance, and the annual attempt to grill between storms. Here’s the real Philly news you probably didn’t see between parades and burgers:
🏠 Housing: It Doesn’t Get Easier
A new study says state and local zoning/permitting rules are making the cost and timing of building homes in PA (and Philly specifically) a mess. More rules mean fewer houses and more uncertainty — which basically translates into higher prices and longer waits. If you noticed your rent creeping up or those new apartment projects stalling, here’s the why.
🏳️🌈 Big Moves for Philly Pride
Philly’s Pride Festival is moving to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway this year — aiming for a bigger, more visible event (and probably less headache for Old City businesses). Details are still coming, but expect a larger party and massive rainbow energy on the Parkway.
⚾ Phillies: Pitching Shines, Bats Disappear
Weekend summary: The Phillies pitching looked lights out in Cleveland, but the offense went mostly missing and the team lost another series. Short version: Ace performances from Wheeler & friends, but if you’re hoping for Schwarber bombs, maybe check back next week.
🏀 Sixers: Maxey Gets His Flowers
Something positive: Tyrese Maxey named to the 2025-26 All-NBA Third Team (double confirmed). Well-deserved for arguably the hardest-working guy in the building. Not everyone delivered, though — Quentin Grimes’ debut wasn’t quite what fans hoped for.
🚇 What Else?
- Philly Music Fest is back October 12–18 (full lineup here). Ten years strong, all-local, all-Philly.
- Memorial Day remembrances drew big crowds everywhere — especially at Laurel Hill East Cemetery, which has been at this since 1868. More ceremonies around the region here.
- Weather: Classic Philly — drizzle, humid, bit of sun. You already know the deal.
That’s what you missed. More tomorrow — stay dry, Philly.
