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Comfort in West Philly
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On Wednesday evening, a bunch of offended Democrats, and Philly Elmo, took out their frustrations with the Division of Authorities Effectivity and its figurehead Elon Musk by destroying a 2023 Tesla Mannequin Y in a rage room in Holmesburg. “I knew it might really feel good,” one participant stated, “however that felt nice.”
We spoke to contributors and the leaders of the PAC, who defined his group’s perspective and unapologetically adverse techniques. Proceed studying …
The saga of discovering a brand new everlasting house for an intercity bus station is nowhere close to a conclusion. As an alternative, work is ongoing to have an interim resolution in place for the historic celebrations and occasions of 2026.
Essentially the most attention-grabbing second on the three-hour Metropolis Council listening to got here when the CEO of a bus firm provided to develop the station, then lease it again to town. Proceed studying…
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• All 10 Pa. congressional Republicans voted in assist of Trump’s funds invoice that features cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, whereas growing border funding and increasing the kid tax credit score. [Capital-Star]
• Hackers stole almost $700K from the Philadelphia faculty district’s banking system in 2024, metropolis controller says. [WHYY]
• Mark Dial trial: The previous police officer was discovered not responsible of homicide, however responsible of manslaughter within the Eddie Irizarry killing. [6ABC]
• Philly is lastly out of a drought after 8 months of abnormally dry circumstances. [PhillyVoice]
• Mural Arts’ ‘No Place Like Residence’ scholar exhibition champions the significance of artwork training. [Billy Penn]
• Philly Alzheimer’s illness researchers name a brand new diagnostic blood check promising, however advise warning. [WHYY]
• Initially of the Final Frisbee Affiliation season, there wasn’t quite a lot of hope surrounding the Philadelphia Phoenix. After a number of wins, they now face a giant house matchup towards a rival. [Billy Penn]
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Friday, Could 23: VHS Membership Summer time Film Screenings
Cher’s 1987 traditional “Moonstruck” is on faucet tonight at 6:30 p.m. (trailers begin at 6 p.m.) within the newest VHS Membership meetup round iconic movies from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. On the second ground of the Arts League. BYO snacks, drinks, bean bag chairs and costumes. Free.
Friday, Could 23: Midge Ure at Metropolis Vineyard
Midge Ure, one of many organizers of the 1985 Stay Assist live performance and key member of Ultravox and Visage, is acting at Metropolis Vineyard. Tickets $28 and up.
Saturday, Could 24: Previous Metropolis Design Stroll
Discover Philadelphia’s Design District, beginning at Washington Sq. Park and strolling via Previous Metropolis to hit FRIEDA, Omoi, Paradigm Gallery, Dudd Haus and extra favorites. Every $15 ticket comes with a limited-edition tote bag and swag. (12 to 2 p.m.)
Saturday, Could 24: Plantain Occasion (21+)
Philly’s “Maddest & Baddest Afro-Caribbean Bashment” is celebrating 3 years of naked chunes, perreo and nonstop enjoyment at Craft Corridor from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. $15 tickets.
Saturday to Monday, Could 24-26: Philadelphia Renaissance Faire
Fort Mifflin welcomes history- and costume-loving of us for axe-throwing, archery and dagger-tossing, juggling, magic, Dungeons & Dragons, reside theater, video games and extra. The grounds flip right into a sixteenth century village for 3 days. Shuttles can be found to and from the occasion.) Tickets vary from free to $20.
Sunday, Could 25: a narrative of Jazz; a group artwork expertise
Come via and expertise a group artwork present that opens tales via efficiency, visible artwork and archival exploration.
Artist discuss and reception in Germantown. Free with RSVP. (2 to 4 p.m.)
Sunday, Could 25: Could Zine Fest
Take a look at the month-to-month free radical zine fest at Clark Park, with distributors, performances, shared meals and assets and group. (3 p.m.)
Sunday, Could 25: Philly Puppet Slam: Could 2025
The third installment of ongoing puppet slams hosted by Aaron Mack, the place a smorgasbord of puppeteers will carry out their acts in West Philly. Will you giggle? Will you shed a tear? You’ll undoubtedly be amazed. Doorways choice at 8 p.m. Tickets are sliding scale $10 to $15. Arrive early to take a look at Studio 34’s present artwork present, Alien of Extraordinary Skills, that includes comics, posters and tapestries by Tracy Chahwan. Word: there are stairs, it is a sober house, and face masks are requested.
Sunday, Could 25: Scribes on South
Tattooed Mother hosts this poetry studying and open mic, the place readers have 5 minutes. Everybody welcome to pay attention. “Learn poems. Kick ass.” This studying’s featured reader is Chloe Williams. Free. (7 p.m.)
Sunday, Could 25 via Sunday, July 6: 2025 Philadelphia Latino Arts & Movie Pageant
Kickoff PHLAFF 2025’s digital programming with the Thriller & Drama Shorts Block, a 74-minute journey via stress and fervour. A tapestry of movies, occasions and group gatherings that promise to captivate audiences and honor the varied tales of the Latinx diaspora. Dozens of movies are scheduled nearly and in-person at numerous places like PhillyCAM and Fleisher Artwork Memorial via July 6. Digital tickets vary from $5 to $50 for the total season whereas In-person tickets vary from $10 to $120 for the total season.