#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY
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Whilst critical crime on SEPTA continues to plummet to historic lows, a particular prosecutor appointed by the state Lawyer Common has began prosecuting incidents dedicated on the transit system in Philadelphia.
The dozen instances recordsdata thus far are the primary prosecuted by the brand new workplace, which was created final yr below laws signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro. Why has Philly DA Larry Krasner sought to dam this new avenue for prosecuting crimes? Proceed studying …
Spurred by Ok-pop stars and viral trend posts, the rabbit-eared dolls generally known as Labubus have turn out to be this summer season’s must-have collectible. However do you have to purchase in? Proceed studying …
RECAP: What else occurred?
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• Voting turnout is low as DC 33 staff approve new contract. In the meantime, recycling is piling up as sanitation division prioritizes trash pickup. [WHYY/Inq$$]
• The Philly college district is evaluating its portfolio of faculties — and a few residents are involved they’ll be left behind. [WHYY]
• Invoice Cosby speaks on the demise of “Cosby Present” co-star Malcolm Jamal Warner, who drowned off the coast of Costa Rica. [6ABC]
• Senior Companion Program offers help for older adults who’re getting old in place. [WHYY]
• Subsequent yr’s PGA Championship, to be held right here, says early ticket gross sales have been very robust within the area. [Billy Penn]
• Meet Historic Philadelphhia’s youngest performer, a self-professed historical past nerd. [WHYY]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker will make an look throughout an occasion to acknowledge remaining design proposals for a everlasting memorial honoring the life and legacy of Congressman William H. Grey III, at Phila Cira Centre close to thirtieth Avenue Station, 2929 Arch Avenue. (1 p.m.)
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Tuesday, July 22: Jazz Funk Soul Live performance Sequence
Councilmember Cindy Bass hosts this collection; tonight’s headliner is Composite Fact Band for Southern Nation Evening. On the Morris Property Recreation Middle. (5:30 to eight:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, July 22: Summer time Artwork Bash at Tattooed Mother
Get pleasure from artist wares featured within the entrance room, in addition to a craft provide the place you may donate and alternate artwork provides and cloth scraps with mates. Open mic performers will share poetry, acoustic songs, and comedy units within the bar’s again room. All codecs welcome! Ages 21+ with legitimate ID. Copies of Collide Problem 10 can even be out there for buy. Free to attend. (6 to 9 p.m.)
Wednesday, July 23: Can You Say That? Cancel Tradition, Free Speech, and the Way forward for Public Debate
In an period the place saying the flawed factor can spark a firestorm—or ignite a motion—what does it actually imply to talk freely? Panelists embody comic Dov Davidoff, Philly journalist Ernest Owens, writer Rikki Schlott, and moderator Nick Gillespie of Purpose journal. On the Nationwide Liberty Museum. $25 tickets, $5 for college kids. (6 to 7:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, July 23: Profs & Pints Philadelphia: The Grim(m) and Wonderful Story of Kids’s Lit
From nursery rhymes to Disney, the seventeenth to twenty first centuries, be part of a Penn professor and scholar on kids’s lit, the Gothic, and adolescence in media to discover the historical past of tales that keep on with us nicely into maturity. Advance tickets: $14.77. Stroll-in: $17 tickets. College students: $15. (6 to eight:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, July 23: Opera on Faucet is All Fached Up!
What’s a fach? Past soprano, mezzo, or tenor, a fach is much more particular to vary, weight, and shade of the voice. Classical singers are sometimes put into these packing containers, however with All Fached Up, it is a no-rules present! Performers are inspired to sing no matter they need, gender bend, costume in drag, do what they’ll’t do in a typical efficiency setting. At Glory Beer Bar & Kitchen in Outdated Metropolis. $17.85 per particular person. (7 to 9 p.m.)
Thursday, July 24: Stroll After Hours in Manayunk
Meals vans, artwork demos, pop-up procuring, family-fun, reside music on a number of levels, and an out of doors screening of “Pleased Gilmore” at nightfall.
Thursday, July 24: EAGLES – A CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON w/ The Philadelphia Orchestra
Relive the Birds’ championship season with a particular live performance occasion hosted by “Voice of the Eagles,” Merrill Reese, and that includes video highlights on three big screens whereas the Phill Orchestra performs the music of NFL Movies reside. Put on Eagles gear, BYO picnic, and Go Birds! Tickets are $50+. (8 p.m.)
Friday, July 25: Fourth Friday on South Avenue & S 4th Avenue
Get pleasure from prolonged hours, procuring reductions, reside music, DJs, DIY actions, joyful hours, freebies, and extra. Month-to-month by December.
Friday, July 25: Candy Peel X AMH Film Evening: Cry Child
Candy Peel Classic, At My Home, and Cry Child Pasta are teaming up for one unapologetically camp night time: a screening of the John Waters’ traditional “Cry Child.” Doorways open at 6:30 p.m. with a welcome cocktail, 7 p.m. family-style dinner begins, 7:45 p.m. screening. Gown in your greatest Waters-verse look — Costume Contest prizes for boldest eyeliner, largest hair, or most delinquent vibe. $50 tickets.
Via July 27: College Metropolis Eating Days
UCD’s well-liked restaurant promotion returns throughout West Philadelphia, providing three-course meal choices for lunch or dinner at mounted costs of $20, $30 or $40.