Tyreek Counts had an concept — to make use of basketball as a technique to fight violence in Kensington and all through town. So final yr, he pulled collectively a gaggle to carry a match, hosted by the New Kensington Neighborhood Growth Company.
Ultimately that led to a profitable winter league, and optimism. “There’s loads of nice issues going round amongst the chaos that’s going round,” mentioned Counts, who heads up outreach for NKCDC. There are plans for a summer season league, too. Proceed studying …
Germantown has lengthy performed a significant function in Philly’s jazz scene, nurturing homegrown expertise at native golf equipment, church buildings and group facilities. Nonetheless, over the previous couple of many years, the neighborhood has seen the closure of lots of its iconic jazz venues.
A brand new occasion this weekend, Germantown Jazz Pageant, is hoping to rectify that. Proceed studying …
RECAP: What else occurred?
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• Pa.’s impartial voters are rising in quantity. Right here’s why they nonetheless can’t vote in primaries. [Spotlight PA]
• The College of Pennsylvania settled a lawsuit over the dealing with of the stays of a MOVE bombing sufferer that have been stored at Penn Museum for many years. [Inquirer$]
• Two years after traffic-calming measures have been added alongside Washington Avenue in South Philly, metropolis officers touted a rise in strolling and biking alongside the route. [WHYY’s PlanPhilly]
• The lifetime of the Penn physician-researcher Dr. David Fajgenbaum would be the topic of an upcoming film after the rights to his memoir “Chasing My Treatment” have been optioned by Metropolis Hill Arts. [BizJournal$]
• Philly researchers are utilizing AI robots to raised assist getting old adults with autism. [WHYY]
• With hotter climate, right here’s a listing of 27 methods to get open air and revel in it — from nature walks to rooftop bars. [Billy Penn]
• Jason Kelce talked trend and his Underdog clothes line with the New York Instances. [PhillyVoice]
• Upcoming manufacturing ‘The Return of Benjamin Lay’ provides huge props to certainly one of historical past’s Little Folks [Billy Penn]
• Assist identify newly born Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise hatchlings on the Philly Zoo! [NBC10]
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ON THE CALENDAR
☀️ 27 methods to get open air and revel in spring climate
🎷 Germantown Jazz Pageant, April 25-27
By Sunday, April 27: Philly Black Pleasure
The twenty sixth annual occasion’s theme is “Love is Love” and contains a wide range of actions, together with a day-long wellness retreat, recreation evening and artist showcase.
Friday, April 25: MOVE: Untangling the Tragedy – Podcast Launch Occasion
Take heed to a preview of a six-part sequence analyzing the 1985 MOVE bombing—the one time in U.S. historical past that police dropped a bomb on their very own residents. At Temple Performing Arts Heart. Free with RSVP. (6:30 to eight:30 p.m.)
Saturday-Sunday, April 26-27: Chinatown Sew Pop-Up
Residents and group stakeholders can present suggestions on and get updates in regards to the proposed freeway cap park over the Vine Road Expressway on the first of a number of weekend periods and open homes over the subsequent a number of weeks. (Saturday from 2 to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
Saturday, April 26: Bartram’s Backyard Little Sit: Accessible for All Birdwatching
A morning of deliberately accessible stationary birding, with Philly Queer Birders, In Shade Birding Membership, Feminist Fowl Membership, Philadelphia Heart for Adaptive Sports activities, and Incapacity PA. FREE with legal responsibility waiver. Snacks and refreshments can be accessible. BYO chairs, picnic blankets and different assist gadgets. (8:30 to 11:30 a.m.)
Saturday, April 26: BioBlitz at The Woodlands
Cxplore the biodiversity of The Woodlands in West Philadelphia all whereas collaborating in group science! Neighborhood science knowledge collected by means of iNaturalist app observations is vital to assist monitor city biodiversity well being. Free, however carry your smartphone. (11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
Saturday, April 26: Fairhill Studying Pageant
Particular company embody Think about Extra Story Adventures, Papermaking, Philly Goat Mission, Tree Home Books, Attain Out & Learn, and extra. Free. (12 to three p.m.)
Sunday, April 27: Flavors on the Avenue
East Passyunk’s favourite avenue pageant is again for its nineteenth yr, with 5 blocks of meals, drink, crafts and enjoyable for people of all ages. (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Sunday, April 27: Manayunk StrEAT Meals Pageant
60+ meals vehicles and gourmand meals distributors, with every little thing from savory BBQ to umami sushi. Plus 6 reside performances on 2 phases. (11 a.m. to five p.m.)
Sunday, April 27: Crescendo Symposium: On Afro-Asian Solidarity
A part of Asian Arts Initiative’s newest exhibit, discover the evolution of Afro-Asian solidarity from historic actions just like the Black Panther Celebration to up to date grassroots efforts. By panel discussions, artwork shows, and reside music and extra, artists and activists will replicate on how solidarity has been constructed by means of the humanities, and the way these communities proceed to assist and combat with one another. Meals supplied. Pay-what-you-wish. (12 to six p.m.)
Sunday, April 27: Yards’ Actual Ale Invitational
Have fun cask-conditioned beers with over 40 breweries and beer makers, plus reside music, good meals and nice firm. $50 tickets embody admission, pours of every beer, reside music, meals, and a commemorative glass. $20 designated driver tickets for company not consuming. (12 p.m.)
Sunday, April 27: Mexican Week Movie Screening
“A Million Miles Away” is featured within the annual group screening as a part of the Mexican Cultural Heart (MCC) and the Philadelphia Movie Society’s Mexican Week 2025. Free with RSVP ticket. (1 p.m.)
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