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Somewhat free library grows in Fitler Sq.
(Photograph by @bookczuk)
President Donald Trump’s former private lawyer was confirmed to a lifetime place in a fiercely divided 50-49 vote Tuesday. The U.S. Courtroom of Appeals for the third Circuit holds jurisdiction over the states of Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey.
Democrats criticized Bove for politicizing the Division of Justice throughout his few months as deputy lawyer common. That features firing profession federal prosecutors who convicted Jan. 6 rioters and ordering prosecutors to drop the corruption case in opposition to New York Mayor Eric Adams, reportedly in trade for the mayor’s collaboration on immigrant crackdowns.
A whistleblower additionally not too long ago advised Congress that Bove advised DOJ officers that they could need to disobey court docket orders. Proceed studying…
Sandbox VR, a location-based digital actuality expertise, opened its Philly location in Rittenhouse in April, and has been drawing teams for birthday events, team-building experiences and date nights since then.
Your ever-curious Billy Penn workforce examined out the digital expertise throughout a latest go to. What labored? What didn’t? And what did we discover out about ourselves? Proceed studying …
RECAP: What else occurred?
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• Key causes Pennsylvania’s psychological well being system is failing. [Spotlight PA]
• Heavy rain pummeled the East Coast and sparks remoted flash flooding; PHL reported flight delays and cancellations, and Amtrak officers stated excessive water stopped trains between Philly and Wilmington. [AP]
• How Philadelphia ladies are nonetheless working to shut the gender pay hole. [WHYY]
• Artwork by the pound: Hundreds of deserted artworks are being salvaged from UArts. [WHYY]
• Gardeners breathe a ‘sigh of aid’ over Summer season Winter Neighborhood Backyard preservation. [WHYY’s PlanPhilly]
• Fab Youth Philly brings playful studying to metropolis’s Playstreets program has been round for over 50 years, and the Play Captain program helps teenagers be taught management within the course of. [Billy Penn]
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Mayor Parker has no public occasions scheduled for Friday.
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Thursday, July 31 via Sunday, Aug. 3: BlackStar Movie Fest
The 14th annual celebration of Black, Brown, and Indigenous filmmaking, with screenings each in-person and on-line. Numerous occasions and costs.
Saturday, Aug. 2: Southeast Asian Water Competition
Watch the dragon boat race and luxuriate in cultural music, meals, dancing and festivities! At FDR Park Boathouse. Free. (10 a.m. to six p.m.)
Saturday, Aug. 2: Faculty of Rock Block Celebration
Evil Genius Beer Co. hosts this out of doors reside battle of the bands, plus performances from the Faculty of Rock Philadelphia, and the return of Inform All Your Mates to shut out the evening! Alongside Entrance Avenue, with beer, meals, distributors, and plenty of music. (12 to 11 p.m.)
Saturday, Aug. 2: The Island Nation – Philadelphia’s Annual Indonesian Independence Day Celebration
Kick off the month-long celebration on the opening parade and ceremony from 4 to five p.m. to Gapura at 1612 S. Broad Avenue. Save the date for the Aug. 30 group competition!
Saturday, Aug. 2: Zoo Achieved It?
Uncover the secrets and techniques of the Philadelphia Zoo on this thriller journey set in 1874, throughout a time when America’s first zoo was about to open its gates to the general public. Friends can compete as people or in groups. $50 tickets. (5:30 to eight:30 p.m.)
Saturday, Aug. 2: Sonic Sunsets: Live performance and Tour Collection
Take pleasure in a night at Christ Church Burial Floor with reside jazz and storytelling. Every month contains a completely different group of artists, marking the altering of the seasons. BYOB picnic. Pre-show guided mini-tour with musical historical past non-compulsory. $5-10 concert-only; $8-15 present and live performance. (6 p.m.)
Saturday, Aug. 2: Love Metropolis Cabaret x SideQuest: Journey is Out There!
Pack your picnic basket – Love Metropolis Cabaret is journeying to SideQuest Theater for an expansive night of present tunes and shenanigans, all on the theme of “journey”. Watch solid members head into the woods, go the space, and discover their grails! All ages present, costumes inspired. Doorways open half-hour earlier than showtime. $21.94 tickets. (7:30 p.m.)
Saturday, Aug. 2: Sahba Motallebi and Reza Mohsenipour
A night of Persian music at UniLu, at 3637 Chestnut St. $15-35 tickets. (8 p.m.)
Sunday, Aug. 3: Ebook Swap
A comfortable morning of e-book swapping and occasional sipping. Carry 1-2 gently cherished books to be rehomed and choose 1-2 new ones to take with you. No RSVP wanted. At Encanto Kicks & Espresso. (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Sunday, Aug. 3: 2nd St Competition
Based in 2008 by a number of native enterprise house owners, 2nd St Competition takes over the hall and has grown into one of many largest annual avenue festivals within the metropolis. (12 to 10 p.m.)
Sunday, Aug. 3: Honoring Rev. Dr. King’s Legacy within the Black Backside—60 Years Later
This commemorative occasion will happen at fortieth & Haverford and surrounding areas within the Black Backside. Reside performances, a photograph exhibit, spoken phrase, storytelling, wellness providers, free lessons, oral historical past sales space, meals vehicles, and a historic information alongside Dr. King’s 1965 route via the neighborhood. (1 to six p.m.)
Sunday, Aug. 3: seventeenth Annual ACANA African Competition
Don’t miss the most important African competition on the East Coast, at Cherry Avenue Pier, which celebrates the African diaspora with music, meals, and distributors. (2 to eight p.m.)
Sunday, Aug. 3: Philly Roda de Samba e Choro
Philly Roda performs choro and samba music from on the primary Sunday of every month at Black Squirrel Membership. Every month will function completely different particular visitor artists. The caipirinhas shall be flowing and there shall be complimentary Brazilian snacks (coxinha, pão de queijo) whereas they final (arrive early!) and naturally a lot of superb music and dancing! Ages 21+. $11.50 tickets. (3 to six p.m.)
Sunday, Aug. 3: Magic for Adults
Eric Eaton of the hit TV Present Masters of Phantasm places on a present at Helium Comedy Membership. All methods embody viewers members. $33-43 tickets. (6 p.m.)