Pa. Green Party goals; Arena critics at City Council; SEPTA CEO steps down | Morning roundup
Pa.’s Green Party courts Muslim voters as it seeks election gains When someone mentions the Green Party, what comes to mind? The party’s historic connections to the environmental movement, perhaps? Or […] The post Pa. Green Party goals; Arena critics at City Council; SEPTA CEO steps down | Morning roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.
Pa.’s Green Party courts Muslim voters as it seeks election gains
When someone mentions the Green Party, what comes to mind? The party’s historic connections to the environmental movement, perhaps? Or its presidential candidate, Jill Stein, and the recurring complaint that she’s a potential spoiler for Democratic nominees?
For actual Green Party members in Philadelphia, they say they’re more focused on boosting their vote totals in statewide races in order to achieve “minority party” status — and protesting U.S. support for Israel’s war in Gaza. Continue reading…
Tensions flare as Sixers’ arena legislation reaches City Council
The Sixers’ arena proposal had a boisterous, disruptive arrival at City Council on Thursday, met by opposing chants of “no arena” and “build it” in the chamber and protests outside.
Councilmember Mark Squilla introduced the bills, the first step in what’s expected to be a contentious legislative process filled with fiery testimony from people for and against the massive project. Continue reading …
RECAP: What else happened?
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• Three candidates for Pa. attorney general appeared at a political forum in Pittsburgh, answering questions posed in the format of a mock job interview. [Capital-Star]
• SEPTA CEO Leslie Richards announced today she is resigning after five years, effective Nov. 29. [WHYY]
• Bucks, Chester and Delaware counties have spent more than $2.6 million combined on outside attorneys since 2020, fending off a litany of election-related litigation. Delaware County alone has dished out $2.1 million. [WHYY]
• A Philadelphia jail caused the death of a diabetic inmate by failing to provide insulin and other medical care, according to a federal lawsuit filed by the man’s family. [AP]
• Philly’s school district is adding 38 clean propane autogas school buses into its fleet, said to be 96% cleaner than traditional diesel vehicles. [NBC10]
• The Philly Zoo plans to expand its Bear Country exhibit via a $20 million renovation that will add new habitats and viewing areas. It is scheduled to be completed for spring 2026. [PhillyVoice]
• Schuylkill River Park’s transformation has impacted surrounding communities in positive ways, as a look back 14,000 years helps illustrate. [Fitler Focus]
• Cheers to Attic Brewing on their gold and silver medals from the Best of Craft Beer Awards, for their Common Nightjar 13° Czech Dark Lager and Make Disco Famous Triple Hazy IPA, respectively. [IG @atticbrewing]
MAYOR WATCH
The mayor has no public events scheduled for Friday, Oct. 25.
ON THE CALENDAR
???? Saturday, Oct. 26: Trick or Trot — Trunk or Treat 2024
Trick or Trot starts at 10 a.m. at the Upper Roxborough Reservoir’s Lare St./Port Royal Ave. entrance, and Trunk or Treat starts at noon at the Roxborough Church parking lot! Register for free & Collect sponsors for your trot!
???? Saturday, Oct. 26: Halloween in MNYK
Kick off celebrations at 10:30 a.m. with the Pretzel Park Farmers Market Costume Parade marching down to Main Street just in time for trick-or-treating! Enjoy pumpkin painting, a witch’s brew snack, and collecting treats at small businesses through 2 p.m. A FREE Trick-or-Trolley also runs all day, from noon to 10 p.m. — and includes Manayunk’s spookiest attraction, Lincoln Mill Haunted House.
???? Saturday, Oct. 26: East Passyunk Fall Fest
Shop 70+ local vendors while snacking on local eats and drinks and wearing costumes to compete in this year’s Window Dressing Costume Contest! Pumpkin carving will also be on hand, and check out the Trick or Treat business map. (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
????️ Saturday, Oct. 26: True Tales from the Tombs
Listen to true stories of mystery and murder via a theatrical walking tour through Laurel Hill Cemetery, led by a local cast from The Not Ready for After-Life Players. Enjoy festive beverages around a fire after! $23-25 adults/seniors; $12.50 age 12 and under. (Various times every 15 minutes between 7 and 10 p.m.)
???????? Sunday, Oct. 27: Love Your Neighbor Festival
Broad Street Love hosts this inaugural all-day celebration of all things Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection, to bring together the best of Philly to raise awareness leading into Hunger and Homelessness Month and raise money for Broad Street Love. (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
????????♀️ Sunday, Oct. 27: Profs & Pints Philadelphia: A Guide to Witches
Get ready for a spellbinding look at the figure of the witch in history, legend, folklore and fairytales as reflections of ideas about female sexuality, independence, agency, and power, led by Penn lecturer Linda Lee. At Fishtown’s Black Squirrel Club. $16.03 in advance/$17 at the door. (3 to 5:30 p.m.)
????????♀️ Weekends through Nov. 17: A Very Brady Murder
Join this interactive murder mystery hosted by Red Rum Theater in Center City, complete with selfies with characters, hidden clues, and a chance to get your own mugshot. Play detective and try to solve the mystery in order to win a prize! $35 tickets. (Saturdays 5 and 8 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m.)
???? Through Saturday, Nov. 9: The Thanksgiving Play
The satirical comedy written by Larissa Fasthorse centers around a group of four well-meaning but culturally insensitive white theater artists who attempt to create a politically correct elementary school play about the first Thanksgiving, all while struggling with their own biases and the lack of Native representation. $30 adults; $25 students/seniors. (Various dates; 8 p.m. showtime; 3 p.m. matinees)
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