Nascent journalist Santiago Ortiz loves a problem. His newest: May he flip a Phillies spring coaching recreation right into a day journey? Sure, from waking up in his mattress right here to Florida to sleeping in his mattress that evening. Spoiler alert: He did it. His story can have you craving for some Florida solar — or a nap. Proceed studying …
Within the fourth of our collection on Philadelphia’s small impartial publishers, BP spoke with Alison M. Lewis, writer of Frayed Edge Press, a generalist press that focuses on work that’s “a little bit totally different, experimental, and in addition we do translations.”
That is their tenth anniversary yr (glad birthday!), and in September, will launch a historic novel that’s set at … Jap State Penitentiary. Proceed studying…
RECAP: What else occurred?
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• $1 billion in cuts to 2 federal applications that allowed colleges and meals banks to purchase meals from native farmers and producers can have a “devastating” influence in Bucks County, officers say. [WHYY]
• Spring is right here and snakes are out. Pa. has three venomous species to concentrate on. [PennLive]
• What to learn about former Penn swimmer Lia Thomas, whose presence on the college’s workforce in 2021-2022 is cited by the Trump administration as a motive for freezing $175 million in federal funding to the college. [TheDP.com]
• Jefferson and the Well being Federation of Philadelphia are offering one-on-one teaching to get sufferers up to the mark on tech to enhance high quality of care. [Technical.ly]
• West Oak Lane tenants say their landlord illegally collected lease for months. Now they’re suing. [WHYY’s PlanPhilly]
• A person suffered burns throughout his physique after police say he was reportedly shocked by a transformer field whereas attempting to steal copper wire in Bustleton. [NBC10]
• Twin enrollment college students’ courses may very well be disrupted by a looming strike at Neighborhood School of Philadelphia. [Chalkbeat]
Philly DA Race
Candidate appearances:
MAYOR WATCH
The mayor will appoint new metropolis officers to steer key working departments and places of work of the Parker Administration, at Metropolis Corridor. (11 a.m.)
ON THE CALENDAR
👭🏽 Ladies’s Historical past Month occasions in Philly
🙌🏽 WHYY Civic Information Convention – April 4
🎤 Friday, March 21: How Do You Movement? Open Mic
An open mic expertise at REC Philly, hosted by CSW, a.okay.a Heroic Poet. Showcase your expertise, whether or not it’s poetry, spoken phrase or music, and let your creativity shine whereas connecting with fellow artists. $5 tickets. (5 to 9 p.m.)
✏️ Friday, March 21: Drink (Or Not) & Draw
If you happen to’re an artist on the lookout for an occasion to make mates, discover collaborators, uncover a group to be part of, or simply someplace to share your work, this occasion at Indy Corridor Clubhouse is likely to be for you. $10 tickets. (7:30 to 10 p.m.)
🎫 Saturday, March 22: ASL Information-Led Tour and Dialogue
As soon as a month, Jap State Penitentiary hosts this 45-minute, in-depth, guide-led tour of the jail’s historical past, its ongoing relevance to up to date social points, and a dialog about justice and the position of prisons in society. $17 to $21 tickets. (11 a.m.)
💡 Saturday, March 22: Love Notes : A Poetry Present
A multimedia poetry present that includes Mateo Souada, with an artwork show by Llorona Studios, music curated by Lorboo and DJ Destroyuh, and dialog with Philadelphia Poet Laureate Kai Davis. Have fun previous and current selves and inspirations — “love notes” — all through life, together with ancestors, household, mates and themselves. Free with RSVP. (12 to 4 p.m.)
🎉 Saturday, March 22: Spring Block Social gathering
Evil Genius Beer Firm welcomes spring at this group block celebration, with meals vehicles, beer, native distributors, music and extra. (12 to six p.m.)
🖼️ Saturday, March 22: Arms-On Screenprinting and Studio Tour
The Material Workshop’s hottest occasion returns with a guided tour and likelihood to make your individual print to take house. $10 reservations. (1 or 2 p.m. tour occasions)
🍳 Saturday, March 22: Honoring Ancestral Foodways Cooking Demo
This cooking demo, cultural meal, and interactive presentation is facilitated by Veggie Mijas. Included recipes Asopao de Gandules (Pigeon Pea Rice Stew) and Agua de Jamaica (Iced Hibiscus Tea) are based mostly on Caribbean, African and American Indigenous cultural foodways. $10-20 tickets; free for digital ticket. (2 p.m.)
🍻 Saturday, March 22: Love Burn Reunion 2025 | Decompression | Minimal Chaos Collective
Love Metropolis Brewing hosts this opportunity to foster connection past sound techniques, features a swag present and inform, and encourages costumes. Donations welcome. (3 to five:30 p.m.)
🛍️ Sunday, March 22: Sister Sunday 2025
The Logan resort hosts this 4th annual market, that includes all women-owned small companies in Philly. Browse the outside courtyard filled with meals, City Farmer drinks, clothes, jewellery and extra. Store native! See collaborating distributors right here. (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
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