Because the Catholic Church begins the method to switch Pope Francis, Philly’s native LGBTQIA+ neighborhood is hopeful and nervous.
Francis’ progressive stance on immigration and LGBTQIA+ points, together with a better acceptance of identical intercourse {couples}, was a departure, and it’s unsure if the following pope will observe that lead. Proceed studying…
Dwelling water payments in Philadelphia may bounce 18% over the following two years, if the Philadelphia Water Division’s newest price request is permitted.
There are a variety of things driving up prices, says the official who serves because the voice of the general public within the course of. Proceed studying …
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• ‘We name it betrayal’: Veterans be part of Dems from Pa. and different states in D.C. to protest Trump’s sweeping VA job cuts. [Capital-Star]
• The Trump administration has terminated a three-year, $600,000 grant to the Pa. Innocence Undertaking, which helps exonerate folks incarcerated for crimes they didn’t commit. A number of Philly gun violence prevention teams are additionally reeling over misplaced federal funding for packages which have helped gradual bloodshed. [Inq$/Philadelphia Citizen]
• Philadelphia Gasoline Works says inflation has induced it to hunt a 13% price hike. Environmentalists say clients shouldn’t need to pay for the utility’s lack of motion on local weather. [WHYY]
• SEPTA and PPA at present started utilizing AI-powered bus cams to ticket illegally parked drivers. [NBC10]
• A Philly tutoring program centered on pupil literacy is one of many 28 AmeriCorps packages throughout Pa. that has been gutted by DOGE. [Chalkbeat]
• “We’re type of speeding this”: Philadelphia Metropolis Council sparred with Parker officers over the mayor’s $2 billion housing plan. [WHYY’s PlanPhilly]
• Rory McIlroy seems to defend his Truist Championship title on the Philadelphia Cricket Membership, which begins 4 days of competitors at present. [Billy Penn]
• “Abbott Elementary” star and exec producer Quinta Brunson shall be given the keys to Philly on Might 28 as a part of a celebration the place she additionally dedicates a mural at her elementary college alma mater, Andrew Hamilton College. [Variety]
Philly DA Race
Days till Main Day: 13 days
Candidate appearances:
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker will host this “One Philly 2.0” finances city corridor in Logan to teach the general public on the Fiscal 12 months 2026 Working Finances and five-year plan, at Lindley Academy Constitution College at Birney, 900 Lindley Ave. (6 p.m.)
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Thursday, Might 8: Woodlands Stroll with Nurses Tour
Have a good time Nurses Week with the Barbara Bates Middle for the Research of the Historical past of Nursing, Penn Libraries and The Woodlands for a strolling tour via The Woodland’s hauntingly stunning grounds. Free registration required. (4:30 to six:30 p.m.)
Thursday, Might 8: Philly Picture Day opening reception
Philly Picture Day is a city-wide open name, inviting native photographers, lovers, inhabitants, commuters, vacationers and visionaries to assist shine a lightweight on the town all of us love via pictures. On show on the TILT Institute in Olde Kensington via Might 31. (6 to 9 p.m.)
Thursday, Might 8: Local weather Change in Philadelphia: A Group Dialog
A panel dialogue of what local weather change means for the Philly area and what actions all of us can take. Moderated by WHYY local weather reporter Sophia Schmidt. That includes specialists from Penn, Drexel, Local weather Central and Philly’s Workplace of Sustainability. Free, on the Schuylkill Middle for Environmental Training. (6 p.m.)
Thursday, Might 8: A Evening Market: Celebrating Immigrant Contributions to Philly Delicacies
A Garces Basis Annual Profit that includes a few of Philadelphia’s finest eating places serving nice meals. Cocktail apparel. $125 tickets. (6 to 9:30 p.m.)
Friday, Might 9: Group Child Bathe
Have a good time, join and help new and anticipating dad and mom with tons of assets, schooling and enjoyable. At The Core at Esperanza Well being Middle. (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
Saturday, Might 10: Pause In The Park: Wellbeing Day
Your complete household is welcome for guided journaling, aware motion, neighborhood conversations, wellness & psychological well being assets, yoga, Afrodance, sound tub, distributors and extra — all designed that will help you domesticate stability and well-being. There may also be a Children Nook. Free. (10 a.m. to three p.m.)
Saturday, Might 10: 67th annual Spruce Hill Group Affiliation Might Truthful
Meals distributors, native artisans, neighborhood teams and organizations shall be gathered in Clark Park for this neighborhood custom and family-friendly pageant, that includes reside music, a petting zoo, inflatable slide, out of doors video games, a silent public sale, Backyard Membership plant sale, and extra — all to help packages like Shakespeare in Clark Park, the Halloween Tot Parade, and Clark Park youth soccer. (12 to six p.m.)
Saturday, Might 10: Finances Train-In and Artwork Construct
Hosted by the Save Chinatown Coalition and the Alliance for a Simply Philadelphia (A4JP), be taught in regards to the metropolis finances course of, timeline and neighborhood engagement efforts (2 to 4 p.m.), then be part of an Artwork Construct to create enjoyable and highly effective visuals collectively for upcoming occasions (4 to six p.m.). Inside FACTS constitution college at 1023 Callowhill Avenue.
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