PATCO Franklin Sq. reactions; NTSB I-95 collapse report; Summer time youth jobs open

For the primary time in practically half a century, the PATCO practice station beneath Franklin Sq. park, dubbed Philly’s “ghost station,” has been introduced again to life and riders are commuting once more after a $29.3 million renovation.

Riders’ first impressions had been a mixture of pleasure at shorter commutes, awe on the vivid and classic detailing, and aid that “it doesn’t scent like pee.” Proceed studying…

Chelbi Lea acquired off on the Franklin Sq. cease after leaving eighth and Market station as a result of the unfamiliar cease made her suppose she had boarded a practice heading within the mistaken route. She was struck by the distinction between the 2 stations. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

Metropolis leaders this week rolled out “It’s a Summer time Factor,” a city-sponsored initiative to maintain younger individuals entertained and out of hassle throughout the summer time months. It contains round 8,000 paid summer time jobs by means of a public/personal partnership to candidates ages 12 to 24.

Parks & Rec can also be increasing youth sports activities and nonetheless wants about 400 extra lifeguards and much more upkeep employees to work the town’s roughly 60 public swimming swimming pools. Lifeguard candidates earlier than April 15 are additionally eligible for a $1,000 bonus. Proceed studying…

Philly Phreeze 2023: A polar plunge to lift cash for lifeguards so extra Philadelphia public swimming pools can open. (Derrick Dean for Billy Penn)

RECAP: What else occurred?

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• Information reveal that the Shapiro admin stopped monitoring why older adults die throughout abuse and neglect investigations. [Spotlight PA]

• NTSB releases last report on lethal I-95 collapse in Philadelphia. [6ABC]

• An unnamed Temple scholar had their scholar visa revoked by the Secretary of State for unknown causes, the college found in a routine assessment of visa data. [Temple News]

• The EPA rescinded a aggressive $500,000 grant awarded final 12 months to Bartram’s Backyard for 50 paid youth internships and the planting of 200 bushes and 120 residence gardens in Southwest Philadelphia. [Inquirer$]

• Opera Philadelphia is bringing again its $11 ticket program, accessible starting Might 15, or sooner for these with an Opera Move. [PhillyVoice]

• The Philadelphia Zoo welcomes 4 critically endangered Galapagos tortoises with extra hatchlings probably on the way in which. [WHYY]

• A number of Philly cooks and eating places are finalists for a James Beard award, together with Mawn’s Phila Lorn, Royal Sushi & Izakaya’s Jesse Ito, Her Place Supper Membership’s Amanda Shulman, and the Lovers Bar at Friday Saturday Sunday. [Eater]

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MAYOR WATCH

Mayor Parker attends the ceremony to welcome John A. Fry as Temple College’s fifteenth president. (1:40 p.m.)

Aerial view of housing close to Fairmount Park, overlooking the Philadelphia skyline. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)

ON THE CALENDAR

🙌🏽 WHYY Civic Information Convention – April 4-5
🎭 School theater productions this spring
🎞️ WHYY/Indie Lens Pop-Up Neighborhood Screenings – April 6-12

Friday, April 4: Poetry on the Pier
An night of poetry, neighborhood, and artistic expression at Cherry Avenue Pier. After the studying, the mic is yours—step up and share your phrases, whether or not uncooked or refined. The open mic portion is first come, first serve. (5 to 7 p.m.)

Friday-Sunday, April 4-6: Punk Rock Flea Market
A Friday night time market kicks off the weekend actions on the twenty third Avenue Armory (4 to 10 p.m.). Then the buying continues all weekend with a each day rotating forged of distributors Saturday and Sunday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). $10 entry all weekend + $5 entry after 1 p.m. Sunday.

Saturday-Sunday, April 5-6: 2025 Cherry Blossom Competition
Take pleasure in this annual spring celebration of Japanese arts and tradition organized by Japan America Society of Larger Philadelphia, with occasions throughout the town. $15 tickets; free for youngsters beneath 12. (10 a.m. to five p.m. each days)

Saturday, April 5: Philly-Type Excessive Tea that includes Dandelion Bakes
A Philly-style excessive tea that includes an appetizer soup, a tea tower from Bloomsday and a deal with from particular visitor star Dandelion Bakes. Tickets are $68.25 plus tax. (2:30 p.m.)

Saturday, April 5: Time And Area: A Pinhole Images Exhibit Opening Reception
Meet and consider the work of proficient photographers from the NJ Pinhole Membership and international pinhole pictures neighborhood. Find out about this artwork kind from creators themselves, in Outdated Metropolis. (6 to eight p.m.)

Sunday, April 6: Hen Stroll at Awbury Arboretum
Be part of Philly Queer Birders for an outing at Awbury Arboretum. Free and no registration required. (8:30 a.m.)

Sunday, April 6: Secret Sounds of Ponds
FDR Park (9 to 11 a.m.) and West Fairmount Park (5 to 7 p.m.) take part on this distinctive out-of-doors efficiency by musician-naturalist-philosopher David Rothenberg. Be part of a day of aquatic vibrations, bug solos, and inter-species jamming by way of hydrophones (underwater microphones) and improvisational duet that includes a clarinet. All ages welcome. The morning live performance will probably be extra oriented in direction of children and may have hands-on actions.

Sunday, April 6: Philly Maker Faire 2025
Native makers and innovators are on show for a fifth 12 months at Cherry Avenue Pier, with groundbreaking initiatives, hands-on actions, and interactive experiences. (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Sunday, April 6: NCAA WBB Championship Sport Watch Social gathering + Afterparty/Birthday Social gathering
WatchPartyPHL celebrates its first anniversary with a Championship Sport Watch Social gathering at Lucy’s, plus after social gathering at Stir Lounge. Drink specials, raffles, giveaways, cupcakes, a photograph sales space, DJ, and extra. $15 for the watch social gathering + after social gathering. $5 for simply the after social gathering. (3 to eight p.m.)