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| What Philly's Talking About |
| Major Golf Tournament Hits Philly | The PGA Championship returns to the Philly area starting today. To join the fun of one of golf’s biggest tournaments, former professional golfer Maya Satya Reddy shares golfing essentials, how the sport is working towards becoming more inclusive, and where to watch the big event. [🎧 City Cast Philly] | | | Retake Your Test or Lose Your License | Thousands of drivers who passed their test at PennDOT’s center in Southwest Philly must retake the exam after the agency found discrepancies in test start and end times. An internal review is still ongoing. [6ABC] | - Related: After drivers pass their test again and get back on the road, be aware that if caught using a cellphone while driving, it'll cost you $50 beginning in June. [Philly Voice]
| | SEPTA Now Allows Multi-Tap for Fares | Key card holders will be able to opt in to a multitap feature that allows up to five swipes at once. If using contactless payment, no opt-in is necessary; just tap. The move comes in time to welcome international visitors for the World Cup, matching mass transit standards abroad. [WHYY] | | Sheriff’s Office $8 Million ‘Slush Fund’ Spending | Despite alleging it struggles with core duties due to a lack of funding, the office’s off-budget expenses include thousands of dollars for promotional swag, travel, and a commercial featuring the sheriff's mascot dancing to “Boots on the Ground.” [🔒 The Inquirer] | | | City Launches Neighborhood Walking Tours for USA’s 250th | Attendees can participate in a free “jawnt” in 20 Philadelphia neighborhoods to learn about each area’s distinct history and cultural scene. Guided tours will take place from May 29 through Oct. 25. [Philadelphia Visitors Center] | |
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| | | Discover new opportunities programs for all ages at the Free Library – from craftingclubs to local history to career skill workshops. We have computer games, freeheadshots, birding backpacks, books, music, and much more – all for free!It’s time to check out the library. Sign up today at freelibrary.org/card. |
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| |  | Learn from an expert or play a round with friends at one of these courses. (Yianni Mathioudakis / Unsplash) |
| Philly is a sports town, and that includes golf. Its history runs deep, producing top athletes like John McDermitt, the first American-born golfer to win the U.S. Open, and Charlie Sifford, the first Black golfer to win a PGA Tour event. Philly’s also home to the oldest regional golf association in the country. | | With over 500 million rounds of golf played in U.S. courses since 2020, a 21% increase, the sport’s popularity isn’t slowing down. In the Philadelphia area, amateur and professional golfers alike can choose from several local ranges and courses to play a round. Here’s where to golf in Philly, whether it’s your first or 100th time picking up a club. | | Burholme Golf & Family Entertainment | 401 Cottman Ave. | Over in Northeast Philly, Burholme Golf’s range features 63 stalls to show off that swing. Need lessons before you start the game? Take a lesson from local teaching professionals on-site. If you need something easier for the kiddos, the center is also home to an 18-hole mini golf course. The center is open daily. Clubs are available for rent. | | Cobbs Creek Golf Club | 7400 Lansdowne Ave. | Opened in 1916, Cobbs Creek was one of the first public golf courses to allow men and women of all ethnicities to play. The site reopened in 2025 as a new and improved hub for golf and STEM education. Golfers can play on a 68-bay driving range and the Q School Short Course. Additional courses are expected to reopen in 2027 and 2028. | | Juniata Golf Course | 1391 E. Cayuga St. | Play an 18-hole game right along Tacony Creek Park. Open to the public daily from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., reservations are only required on weekends and holidays. | | Strawberry Green Driving Range | 1500 N. 33rd St. | The Strawberry Mansion range is located right in East Fairmount Park. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., prices start as low as $5 for a bucket of 25 golf balls. Golf clubs are complimentary to use on-site if you don’t own a pair. Lessons are also available. | | Walnut Lane Golf Club | 800 Walnut Ln. | Located within the Wissahickon, the 18-hole course offers scenic sights. The club also has simulators, a practice facility, and a pro shop to stock up on golfing necessities. Players are required to bring their own set of clubs (rentals are available) and wear proper golfing attire. Want to become a regular? Walnut Lane offers different membership tiers. | | 🎧 Learn about other local golf courses and expert tips on today’s episode of City Cast Philly. |
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| | | Content: Philly Foodworks, our favorite online farmers market, has over 700 local items and delivers right to your door. When you shop with Philly Foodworks, you’ll discover new foods, eat healthier, and support the Philly community. 90% of every dollar spent stays local. By reducing food miles, adopting sustainable farming practices, and decreasing waste, you're building a strong local food system. |
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🚆 All aboard the Freedom Train! If you’re using Amtrak this summer, the Freedom 250 Acela train will be traveling along the Northeast Corridor in celebration of the semiquincentennial. |
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