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Angelo Pizza (sure, that’s his precise title) opened his namesake pizza restaurant on Market Road in November 2020, and survived the pandemic. Nevertheless it’s ongoing development, not COVID-19, that has confirmed the largest risk to his enterprise.
“If I had been a more recent enterprise, we in all probability wouldn’t make it via this,” Pizza mentioned. “We’re having a 25 to 30% drop in enterprise as a result of there’s no foot visitors.”
The rationale for the drop in foot visitors and enterprise is development to make the road extra pleasant to pedestrians and cyclists. It’s short-term ache for long-term acquire. Mr. Pizza just isn’t the one one feeling the ache this summer season. Proceed studying …
Let’s begin on the fundamentals. “Love Is Blind” is a well-liked Netflix actuality present, through which a gaggle of individuals go on a sequence of one-on-one “blind” dates the place they will’t see one another, solely discuss.
Inside 10 days, marriage proposals occur with out solid members understanding what their new fiance truly appears to be like like. Completely regular. Allow us to catch you up — and provide up a potential contestant or two. Proceed studying …
RECAP: What else occurred?
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• Trump cuts to Nationwide Institutes of Well being took greater than $100M out of the Pa. financial system, in accordance with native analysis. [WHYY]
• Gov. Shapiro joins lawsuit towards Trump administration over defunding of Deliberate Parenthood. [Capital-Star]
• Faculties and counties start to see fee delays as Pa.’s finances stalemate hits a month. [AP]
• PHL is ranked third-worst airport within the U.S. The rating leans closely on one issue. [Billy Penn]
• The design for a brand new statue to honor a trailblazing civil rights chief Sadie T.M. Alexander has been chosen. It is going to be erected outdoors the Municipal Companies Constructing. [WHYY]
• PECO is providing $500 grants to assist clients repay overdue payments. Right here’s what to know. [WHYY]
• Smarty Jones, a racehorse from Chester County, will probably be added to the Corridor of Fame 21 years after profitable the Kentucky Derby. [CBS3]
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Mayor Parker has no public occasions scheduled for Thursday.
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Thursday, July 31: Preparedness 101
From short-term energy outages to longer intervals sheltering in place or boil water orders, its all the time necessary to ensure you and your loved ones are ready for any state of affairs. At Making Worlds Bookstore. (6 to 7 p.m.)
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. Varied occasions and costs.
Friday, Aug. 1: First Friday at Arch Enemy Arts
The gallery debuts six new displays from native artists, with a number of obtainable in-person in Outdated Metropolis to debate their work. (5 to 9 p.m.)
Saturday, Aug. 2: Fishtown First Farmers Market
Each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 2418 Martha Road. Distributors embrace Native Sure’s collective of badass farmers and makers. Canine- and kid-friendly.
Saturday, Aug. 2: College of Rock Block Get together
Evil Genius Beer Co. hosts this outside dwell battle of the bands, plus performances from the College of Rock Philadelphia, and the return of Inform All Your Mates to shut out the evening! Alongside Entrance Road, 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 Road. Save the date for the Aug. 30 neighborhood competition!
Saturday, Aug. 2: Zoo Executed 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. Keep sharp, hold your wits about you, and take a look at to not develop into the subsequent exhibit on this lethal story of homicide by gaslight. Friends can compete as people or in groups. $50 tickets. (5:30 to eight:30 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.)
Sunday, Aug. 3: 2nd St Pageant
Based in 2008 by a number of native enterprise homeowners, 2nd St Pageant takes over the hall and has grown into one of many largest annual avenue festivals within the metropolis. (12 to 10 p.m.)