Main election procrastinator's information; Funding cuts in Kensington; Philly's dangerous air high quality

The Procrastinators’ Information is a Billy Penn custom, and this spring’s will get you caught up on major candidates in addition to three citywide poll questions. Test it out (and if you happen to don’t, relaxation assured we’ll embrace a hyperlink for the following week while you’re prepared). Proceed studying …

District Legal professional Larry Krasner, left, and retired Municipal Courtroom decide Patrick Dugan answered yes-or-no questions throughout a DA election discussion board. Philadelphia Solar writer Catherine Hicks, proper, was one of many moderators. March 20, 2025. (Meir Rinde/Billy Penn)

Billy Penn just lately reported on the Treatment Violence Basketball League, which gave grownup males in Kensington a constructive outlet and alternative to socialize. Organizers known as it a “huge success” – and had been left reeling when it was among the many slew of funding cuts coming from Washington, D.C. Proceed studying …

The basketball league, a program hosted by Esperanza Well being and NKCDC’s Treatment Violence program, permits grownup males to work collectively, socialize and downside remedy (Picture courtesy of Dante Singleton and Tyree Batties)

RECAP: What else occurred?

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• Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego says GOP is making an attempt to woo Sen. John Fetterman amid scrutiny. [Politico/PhillyVoice]

• Philly obtained straight “F’s” for air high quality within the American Lung Affiliation’s annual evaluation of the nation’s air air pollution, highlighting ranges of frequent pollution that exacerbate bronchial asthma and may even set off coronary heart assaults. [WHYY]

• A whole bunch gathered at Philadelphia’s LOVE Park for a Mom’s Day march to advocate for “protections and rights for all youngsters, in all places,” and human rights nationally and overseas. [WHYY]

• Pope Leo XIV as Villanova’s subsequent graduation speaker? It’s unlikely. [Billy Penn]

• The Schuylkill River Path expands with a 650-foot cable bridge — a $48 million undertaking that may finally join Middle Metropolis with Grays Ferry in South Philly. [WHYY]

• Flight Membership, a high-tech darts bar, hits the mark in Philly with the opening of a 7,000-square-foot area with craft cocktails and lobster mac-and-cheese balls. [Billy Penn]

• The star of Hulu’s “Deli Boys” and standup comic Asif Ali launched into a hoagie crawl throughout this comedy tour cease in Philadelphia. [Inquirer$]

Philly DA Race

Days till Main Day: 9 days

In The Information:

Voters within the metropolis might be requested to contemplate the amendments to town constitution that will enhance spending on reasonably priced housing, enhance jail oversight, and create an advocate for unhoused individuals.

Candidate appearances:

MAYOR WATCH

The mayor has no public occasions scheduled for right this moment.

A brand new part of the Schuylkill River Path that connects the Grays Ferry Crescent to the Christian Road part encompasses a walkway held aloft by a suspension bridge. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)

ON THE CALENDAR

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🏃🏽 Philly Runners Information

Tuesday, Could 13: Bridging Blocks | Reworking Public Transportation within the Metropolis
SEPTA serves greater than 705,000 riders every day within the Philadelphia area, however lags in capital investments and commuter’s sense of security and reliability. Be part of WHYY Information Group & Engagement crew for “Bridging Blocks,” a civic dialogue collection in partnership with The Free Library of Philadelphia. (5:30 to 7:30 p.m.)

Tuesday, Could 13: Arts & Tradition Planning Classes – Philly District 9
Be part of the dialog about what arts and tradition ought to seem like for future generations and the way to make sure that town’s investments and insurance policies mirror your imaginative and prescient. Free. (6 p.m.)

Wednesday, Could 14: Lifelong Studying Award presentation to James Patterson
WHYY’s personal Terry Gross will conduct a Q&A with prolific creator James Patterson, the winner of the 2025 Lifelong Studying Award. The occasion features a strolling dinner and dessert, and begins at 5:30 p.m. at WHYY’s Studios.

Wednesday, Could 14: Sundown Social Film Night time
Get pleasure from “Star Wars: The Pressure Awakens” on a 60-foot display screen on the Cira Inexperienced Rooftop Park. (7 p.m.)

Wednesday, Could 14: Beet Starvation Bash: Philabundance fortieth anniversary gala
Take pleasure in native award-winning delicacies, craft drinks and dwell leisure, whereas recognizing the distinction made for thus many over the previous 4 many years. $400 tickets. (7 to 9 p.m.)

Thursday, Could 15: Democracy in France and America with SCOTUS Justice Stephen Breyer and Christiane Taubira
Free digital tickets are nonetheless accessible for this dialog on the Nationwide Structure Middle on democracy, the rule of regulation, and constitutional traditions from French and American views. (6:30 to 7:30 p.m.)

Thursday, Could 15: SEAMAAC’s fortieth Anniversary Gala
The American Swedish Historic Museum hosts this fundraising celebration of the Philly nonprofit’s work serving the Southeast Asian neighborhood. That includes multi-ethnic delicacies, performances, and entry to the museum’s galleries. $50 youth; $140 adults. (6 to 10 p.m.)

Friday, Could 16: Cinema within the Cemetery: Eraserhead
David Lynch’s first function, “Eraserhead” (1977), is a surrealist, black-and-white horror movie set towards the backdrop of a stark and corrupt industrial cityscape. Lynch has attributed inspiration for the setting to his time as a pupil in Nineteen Sixties Philadelphia. $20 tickets. Notice: Kelly Drive might be closed. (7 p.m. pop-up artist market + 8:30 p.m. screening)