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SNAP cuts have Philly meals banks nervous about elevated wants
The CEO of Philabundance Meals Financial institution says President Donald Trump’s “Massive Lovely Invoice” may have some ugly penalties for Philadelphia’s most susceptible households.
The laws, handed earlier this month, will have an effect on a whole bunch of hundreds of Philadelphia residents. Why are the leaders of native meals banks involved? Proceed studying …
It took 24 years to construct Independence Corridor, from 1732 to 1756. It took a handful of Minecraft players simply two months to do the identical, nearly.
They’re a part of the Construct The Earth group that has already re-created many cities and places. Amongst these on their process checklist: Heart Metropolis. Study extra about this inspiring digital initiative. Proceed studying …
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• The EPA did not adequately oversee state-run lead paint applications, an inspector basic report says. A Philly nonprofit can also be suing the EPA over lethal chemical used at refineries. [WHYYx2]
• ICE arrests in Pa. and N.J. are surging, together with individuals with out legal data. [Inq$]
• SEPTA service cuts will go into impact at some point earlier than the primary day of faculty in Philly — so the transit company is warning college students to search out alternate options. SEPTA delays already trigger unexcused absences, stress and anxiousness for Philly college students. [WHYY/Billy Penn]
• The person who fatally hit a biking CHOP physician whereas driving drunk has been sentenced to as much as 20 years in jail. [WHYY]
• A Penn lawsuit joins different accusations alleging price-fixing by drugmakers and intermediaries that led to inflated insulin costs. [WHYY]
• Summer season on the Steps meals truck and beer backyard sequence launches on the Philadelphia Museum of Artwork. [Wooder Ice]
Weekly transient 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
- 13: Capturing victims recorded from July 13 to 18, together with 5 fatalities, in line with metropolis knowledge. In the course of the earlier week, 38 capturing victims have been recorded, together with 5 fatalities. [Source: nickhand.dev]
- 126: 12 months-to-date homicides, down 14% vs. final 12 months’s tempo; down 46% vs. 5 years in the past. [Philly Police]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker has no public occasions scheduled for Wednesday.
ON THE CALENDAR
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🎒 Again-to-school giveaways
🏮 All in regards to the 2025 Philly Lantern Pageant
🏊🏽 Public swimming pools in Philly 2025
🌸 27 methods to get out and benefit from the heat climate
🏃🏽 Philly Runners Information
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 coloration of the voice. Classical singers are sometimes put into these bins, however with All Fached Up, it is a no-rules present! Performers are inspired to sing no matter they need, gender bend, gown in drag, do what they will’t do in a typical efficiency setting. At Glory Beer Bar & Kitchen in Outdated Metropolis. $17.85 per individual. (7 to 9 p.m.)
Thursday to Sunday, July 24 to 27: North Philadelphia Historical past Pageant
A cultural celebration of the African American and Puerto Rican communities in North Philly. Historic websites alongside Ridge Avenue, N. Broad Avenue and different locales will probably be remodeled into dwelling displays created by artists, historians, curators and different cultural staff. These multimedia initiatives and occasions will discover the emergence and influence of those communities within the nineteenth and twentieth century. All free and open to the general public. View the map & schedule right here.
Thursday, July 24: Open Streets Passeggiata!
The 1800 block of East Passyunk Avenue (between Moore and Mifflin streets) may have no vehicles, for a pedestrian-friendly block social gathering with companies spilling into the road. Dwell music, beach-themed seating and blissful vibes below the celebs for eating, strolling and procuring. (5 to 9 p.m.)
Thursday, July 24: EAGLES – A CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON w/ The Philadelphia Orchestra
Relive the Birds’ championship season with a particular live performance occasion hosted by the “Voice of the Eagles,” Merrill Reese, and that includes video highlights on three large screens whereas the Philly Orchestra performs the music of NFL Movies dwell. 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, dwell music, DJs, DIY actions, blissful hours, freebies and extra. Month-to-month via December.
Friday, July 25: Smokus Pocus
Presumably the “world’s dopest magic present.” Revolutionary feats of trickery are infused with the world of weed as jars of bud seem, lighters come to life, and bongs bend actuality in a present designed to enthrall each the stoned and sober. BUT no smoking is permitted contained in the Performs & Gamers Theatre. Ages 21+, first-come, first-served. Tickets begin at $40.25. (8 to 9:15 p.m.)
Saturday, July 26: Franklin Health Day
Flex your muscle tissue and your mind on the Franklin Institute’s high-energy celebration of motion, well being and science! It’s a museum-wide takeover with knowledgeable sports activities clinics (dodgeball! soccer! frisbee!), stretching periods, dwell dissection reveals, chats with medical doctors, dwell science reveals and neighborhood companions who’ll encourage you to get energetic and keep robust. Included with $23-$29 museum admission. (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Saturday, July 26: Outdated Philly Trolley Stroll: Fishtown to Manayunk
Discover two of probably the most colourful neighborhoods in Philadelphia on foot and take a journey again in time on the Forties’ trolley. The 12-mile journey begins at LOVE Park and ends at Manayunk Station, with optionally available finish factors on the 6-mile mark. Free with signup. (10 a.m. to three:30 p.m.)
Saturday, July 26: BridgeWar
Be a part of fellow card sport lovers on the Marriott Downtown for a sport that mixes the technique of bridge with the simplicity of struggle (the sport, not real-life struggle). Free for all ages. In the course of the ACB League’s 2025 Summer season North American Bridge Championships. (1 to three p.m.)
By Aug. 3: Queen Village Restaurant Week
It’s the inaugural restaurant week in Queen Village, lasting over 2 weeks! 18 collaborating eating places supply prix-fixe menus of a number of programs for $20, $40 or $60 per individual.