Terrill Haigler, the previous sanitation employee turned clear streets advocate and Philly social media star higher referred to as “Ya Fav Trashman,” has needed to get his personal trash truck since 2022.
On Dec. 23, he obtained it — and has been utilizing it for junk elimination, development cleanup, and unlawful dump pickups round Philadelphia, using younger males coming back from incarceration and at-risk youth alongside the journey.
Now, he’s bringing out the truck for MLK Day of Service. Proceed studying…
Each of Adrienne Smith’s mother and father have been academics and he or she grew up as a self-described “nerdy jock.” Right this moment, she’s a ground-breaking vast receiver in girls’s soccer, an enterpreneur, actor, producer and author — and recreation creator.
On Saturday afternoon, South Avenue board recreation cafe Queen & Rook is moving into the soccer spirit with a Blitz Champz competitors. Study extra about Smith and her NFL-licensed creation. Proceed studying …

RECAP: What else occurred?
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• In search of a method to serve on Monday? Take a look at this itemizing of MLK Day tasks. [Billy Penn]
• PATCO is phasing out its Freedom fare playing cards this summer time, and shifting to contactless fare fee. [KYW]
• SEPTA is touting a 33% drop in main crime on the transit system in 2024 in comparison with 2023, however officers say their aim is to make issues even higher by working with those that use the system as shelter. [WHYY]
• Some UArts buildings offered out of chapter. Right here’s what’s left on the public sale block in Philly. [WHYY]
• Philly’s college district launched “Let’s Speak,” an AI-powered platform for customers to share suggestions and ask questions. This college 12 months, the district has already acquired almost 35,000 messages. [PhillyVoice]
• Calder Gardens will open in September. It’s a 1.8-acre house alongside the Ben Franklin Parkway that highlights the artwork and concepts of artist and Philly native Alexander Calder. [WHYY]
• Wanting in the direction of springtime, Philly Flower Present unveils “Gardens of Tomorrow” theme. [WHYY]
MAYOR WATCH
The mayor has no public occasions scheduled for Friday.
ON THE CALENDAR
🍹 Saturday, Jan. 18: Be Self(ish) at DRY VIBES PHILLY
A day of fine vibes and alcohol-free alchemy on Spring Backyard Avenue, with superstar keynotes, a tasting lounge, zero proof mixology demos, a pop-up bottle store, a market, and sanctuary. $66.66 tickets. (11 a.m. to five p.m.)
🧶 Saturday, Jan. 18: Pop Up Gallery Philadelphia
This primary Makers Market of 2025 brings a curated number of handmade items by native makers, from home vegetation and candles to jewellery and macrame. Free. (1 to six p.m.)
🎞️ Saturday, Jan. 18: Women Like Horror and MovieJawn Mixer
Watch “The Folks Below The Stairs” (1991) with like-minded horror followers over goodies and actions on the Bourse at 9 p.m. — after a mixer at Tattooed Mother at 6:30 p.m. Features a Tapes From The Crypt Raffle giveaway, which embrace a tape, shirt AND ticket to the Discovered Footage Pageant and oracle readings. $10 for the film, with promo code. Free mixer. (6:30 to 11 p.m.)
📜 Saturday-Monday, Jan. 18-20: MLK Weekend on the AmRev Museum
By way of theatrical performances, pop-up talks, hands-on discovery carts, a poetry exercise, and extra, guests “uncover the continuing promise of the American Revolution and discover what it takes to vary the world.” Varied occasions.
🐦⬛ Sunday, Jan. 19: Edgar Allan Poe digital birthday celebration
Be part of different Poe followers on-line for this worldwide celebration of the author’s 216th birthday, led by a former curator of the Poe Home and Museum. (11 a.m. to five p.m.)
🎨 Sunday, Jan. 19: Household Arts Day at PAFA
Make artwork and discover the museum with free artwork workshops. (1 to three p.m.)
✊🏽 Monday, Jan. 20: MLK Day of Service
Volunteer alternatives in Philadelphia on MLK Jr. Day, from neighborhood cleanups and printmaking workshops to park and creek restoration efforts. Varied occasions and places.
🍔 Sunday, Jan. 19 by means of Saturday, Feb. 1: Middle Metropolis District Restaurant Week
Restaurant Week returns with dozens of collaborating eating places and bars with pre-fixe lunch, dinner, and takeout offers.
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