Mom Bethel's new chief; Eskin's out; Starbucks staff strike

Since 1794, Mom Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church has been on the forefront of historical past in Philadelphia and the nation. In November, the church and denomination took one other first step, making historical past — and HERstory — by appointing The Rev. Carolyn C. Cavaness as the primary lady pastor within the 237-year historical past of the church.

Billy Penn spoke to Rev. Cavaness about her choice and the second, each for her church and the nation. Proceed studying …

The Rev. Carolyn C. Cavaness within the sanctuary at Mom Bethel AME Church. (Courtesy Mom Bethel AME)

The information got here the best way it does today — through social media — on the finish of final week: Philly sports activities discuss radio staple Howard Eskin was hanging up the microphone after 38 years, efficient instantly. The 73-year-old Eskin didn’t provide a motive for his resolution, and neither did his employer. That stated, it’s been a tricky 12 months for him. Proceed studying …

Philadelphia sports activities radio host Howard Eskin, proven right here at an Eagles sport in opposition to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs in 2021, was suspended from Phillies house video games for the remainder of the season after investigations confirmed he kissed a employee for Residents Financial institution Park’s meals service supplier with out consent. (AP)

RECAP: What else occurred?

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• A Pa. regulation that governs when and the way utilities can shut off service expires Dec. 31, however a ban on shut-offs means it gained’t make a giant distinction. [WHYY]

• The Pa. Capitol has almost 300 distinctive vintage clocks that require particular care. Meet the one that offers it. [AP]

• Independence Blue Cross joins different insurance coverage corporations that gained’t cowl the usage of Wegovy and Ozempic for weight reduction. [WHYY]

• Starbucks staff at 5 Philly places be part of a strike that can proceed till Christmas. [NBC10]

• La Expo Tianguis y Posada connects generations of Latino companies in Philly. [WHYY]

• Chinatown staple Sang Kee restaurant reopened after PECO and the personal firm that operates metropolis steam pipes resolved the difficulty. [CBS3]

• Kylie Kelce talked to the New York Occasions about her podcast and why she thinks it’s topping the charts proper now. [PhillyVoice]

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