Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey joined 20 different states and Washington, D.C. in submitting a lawsuit in opposition to the Trump administration in an effort to cease/forestall the termination of $11 billion in grant funding to public well being departments and packages.
If the funding, which was beforehand appropriated by Congress throughout the COVID-19 public well being emergency, will not be restored, they stated that sure public well being programming and companies “must be dissolved or disbanded.” Proceed studying…
Between April 7 and 13, anybody in Philadelphia has the prospect to point out off their images chops and submit a novel picture to be printed and hung in a gallery. It’s all a part of the return of Philly Picture Day, hosted by TILT, the Institute for the Up to date Picture. Proceed studying…
RECAP: What else occurred?
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• Trump’s third Circuit: POTUS has the facility to remake Philly area’s highest federal courtroom. [WHYY]
• Election boards in Pa.’s 67 counties could not invalidate mail-in ballots just because they lack correct, handwritten dates on their exterior return envelopes, a federal choose dominated. [AP]
• A brand new Cleaner & Greener Enforcement Unit was launched by the Philly DA’s workplace to use high-tech surveillance to deal with “brief dumping” and different quality-of-life crimes, underneath risk of automotive impound and heavy fines. [WHYY]
• A examine finds entry to lifesaving medicine for opioid dependancy in Philadelphia stays uneven. [WHYY]
• The Roxborough Avenue Stairway Undertaking has begun, with the steps between Terrace and Boone Streets closed to the general public beginning Wednesday, by way of October. [6ABC]
• A tush push ban vote was tabled by NFL homeowners for extra dialogue. [ESPN]
• One other portal is coming to Philly, and this one might be on the Artwork Museum Might 16-18 to advertise Common’s new theme park in Florida. [PhillyVoice]
Weekly temporary on gun violence prevention (with PCGVR)
We publish this report every week in partnership with the Philadelphia Heart for Gun Violence Reporting.
By the numbers in Philadelphia
- 15: Taking pictures victims recorded from March 23 by way of March 29, together with 3 fatalities, in keeping with metropolis information. Through the earlier week, 18 taking pictures victims have been recorded, together with 3 fatalities. Go to the Philadelphia Taking pictures Victims Dashboard for extra. [data.phila.gov] Supply: nickhand.dev.
- 50: 12 months-to-date homicides, down 28% vs. final yr’s tempo; down 48% vs. 5 years in the past [Philly Police]
Philly DA Race
Candidate appearances:
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker speaks about summer time programming and job alternatives out there to Philadelphia youth and younger adults this yr. (11 a.m.)
ON THE CALENDAR
👭🏽 Ladies’s Historical past Month occasions in Philly
🙌🏽 WHYY Civic Information Convention – April 4
🎭 Faculty theater productions this spring
Thursday, April 3: Trendy Juries, Trendy Courts Speaker Collection
Pennsylvanians for Trendy Courts (PMC) presents the primary session of Trendy Juries, Trendy Courts. Be part of the Free Library and Professor Nancy Marder to be taught concerning the essential position of jury service in selling equity, democracy, and justice inside the authorized system. FREE. (12 p.m.)
Thursday, April 3: Understanding the Metropolis Price range webinar
The 2nd on-line webinar in a metropolis price range studying collection from the Committee of Seventy. This session will discover Mayor Parker’s Fiscal 12 months 2026 price range proposal, breaking down investments geared toward her priorities of creating Philadelphia the most secure, cleanest, and greenest large metropolis. Free with registration. (5:30 to six:30 p.m.)
Thursday, April 3: ninth District ‘One Philly 2.0’ Price range City Corridor Assembly
West Oak Lane’s St. Athanaius Parish (7105 Limekiln Pike) hosts the first on this collection of Price range City Halls by metropolis officers. (6 p.m.)
Friday, April 4: First Friday Mini Market
The debut of this market collection involves Previous Metropolis that includes native manufacturers, handmade clothes, and a build-a-bouquet workshop with Dessert Earlier than Dinner. (4 to eight p.m.)
Friday, April 4: First Friday: Poetry on the Alley
Have fun Nationwide Poetry Month on the historic Elfreth’s Alley, listening to poetry performances from native poets and an opportunity to write your personal poem on a classic typewriter. Plus free wine and snacks. (5 to 9 p.m.)
Friday, April 4: The Late(ish) Poetry Present
It’s as if the Tonight Present & Def Poetry had a child that grew as much as be your favourite Friday evening in Philly. Poetry, interviews, video games & music, all at PhillyMOCA. $20-25 tickets. (8:30 to 10:30 p.m.)
Saturday, April 5: Sluggish Artwork Day
The Glen Foerd artwork gallery participates on this international occasion geared toward serving to extra folks uncover the enjoyment of artwork. A curated choice of work might be on show. Spend 10 or extra minutes with every, adopted by a gaggle dialogue at 11 a.m. Word: the 2nd flooring occasion will not be wheelchair accessible. Register upfront. (10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
Sunday, April 6: Franklin Mills Outside Flea Market
The market’s grand re-opening is right here! Open by way of November from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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