Married couple Kosuke and Tomomi Chujo, homeowners of Nihonbashi Philly — a beloved cheesesteak spot and Philly-themed sports activities bar in Tokyo’s Nihonbashi district — will probably be returning to the town for a pop-up tour this April. Proceed studying …
On a latest Friday evening, dozens of individuals crowded inside Ruba Membership in Northern Liberties, holding sheets with lyrics to Sufjan Stevens’ music, “Chicago,” printed on them.
“I’ve made a whole lot of errors,” they sing in unison, as Philly music trainer Melissa Schepers turns this random group of mates and neighbors into an impromptu choir. That is the Fishtown Choir expertise. Proceed studying …
RECAP: What else occurred?
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• As Philly and Pa. officers work to protect federal funding to combat local weather change, a pure gasoline business group — whose largest member is Philadelphia Gasoline Works — is lobbying in opposition to program help. [WHYY]
• Philly leaders say their 2026 plans for FIFA and the semiquincentennial are on observe, however SEPTA’s funding disaster might derail them. [WHYY]
• Pa. official says colleges already adjust to civil rights legal guidelines and won’t order colleges to scrap DEI. [Chalkbeat]
• The Philly Portal was the centerpiece of a celebratory parade alongside the Ben Franklin Parkway, full with a 15-minute cease on the Artwork Museum steps, earlier than arriving at its new dwelling on the Metropolis Corridor courtyard. [6ABC]
• Mayor Parker’s proposed increase for Philly academics received’t do a lot to shut the pay hole with suburban faculty districts. [PhillyVoice]
• Kensington’s Càphê Roasters is increasing to a former curler rink throughout the road from its café, with plans to open a brewery and takeout choices. [Inquirer$]
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ON THE CALENDAR
🎭 School theater productions this spring
🖼️ “Within the Tender Gentle” queer artwork exhibition
Wednesday, April 16: Stitching with Snack Luggage
Remodel snack baggage into one-of-a-kind zipper pouches for Earth Day and Earth Month. $45 per individual. (6 to eight:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, April 16: Cyanotype Floral Workshop
This floral-focused cyanotype workshop will present you the way to create sun-printed botanical artwork utilizing one of many oldest photographic processes. No expertise needed. $40-50 sliding scale covers supplies. (6 to eight p.m.)
Wednesday, April 16: 2nd District: Housing City Corridor Assembly
Southwest Management Academy hosts this cease in Mayor Parker’s finances city corridor tour. (6 to eight p.m.)
Wednesday, April 16: Individuals’s Funds: Tacony
A part of a sequence of free neighborhood workshops to be taught in regards to the Metropolis Funds course of and converse or create artwork about what you need to see funded. Meals is offered. Join welcome, however not required. (6 to 7:30 p.m.)
Thursday, April 17: Pitch-A-Buddy Queer Fundraiser
Punch Buggy Brewing hosts the newest relationship present the place mates function the very best wingman, and this present additionally serves as a fundraiser with Lav Pan. Free to attend. (8 p.m.)
Saturday, April 19: Northeast Philly Beer Pageant
200+ distributors, together with 50+ breweries, meals vehicles, reside bands and extra from 12 to six p.m. at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein. Members obtain a tasting cup/mug. $30 common admission.
Saturday, April 19: Kegs and Eggs Block Occasion
Have fun Easter weekend at Evil Genius Beer Co.’s family-friendly occasion full with images with the Easter Bunny, meals vehicles, native distributors and extra, all alongside Entrance Avenue. (12 to six p.m.)
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