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Commute · Sunday, May 17, 2026
Sunny 64-degree Sunday with clear roads and routine bus detours — easy travel all around.
Philadelphia News
Politics
Nearly 600 Philly voters can fix ballot errors
Hundreds of Philadelphia mail-in voters have the opportunity to cure their ballots after errors were detected during the primary election. Voters can fix issues like missing signatures or dates to ensure their votes count.
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State
Senator tours Penn AI biotech labs
Senator David McCormick visited University of Pennsylvania's AI-powered biotech laboratories to promote artificial intelligence research and federal funding. The visit comes amid ongoing turmoil at the National Science Foundation.
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Health
Youth songwriting workshop addresses mental health
The Philadelphia Housing Authority partnered with NAMI to host a therapeutic songwriting workshop for young people during Mental Health Awareness Month. The workshop gives youth a creative outlet to discuss mental health challenges through music.
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Today in Philly
Culture
Cedar Park Cat Walk
Explore the cat-loving community of Cedar Park neighborhood where feline enthusiasts celebrate their furry friends in this West Philadelphia corner of the city.
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Culture
Revolutionary War Trails in Bucks County
A new educational map highlights more than a dozen historical sites connected to the Revolutionary War in Bucks County, perfect for history buffs and weekend explorers.
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Commute & Roads — 1 disruption today
Roads are clear today with minor bus detours on a few routes.
Routes 2, 4, 5 — Sunday bus detours
Multiple bus routes have detours in effect today. Check transit authority alerts for your specific route before heading out.
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