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O’Rourke proposes rent rebate and funds for free SEPTA passes
Councilmember Nicolas O’Rourke argues that more public transit and aid for low-income residents would show that government can work.
He described the legislative package as part of a broader effort to make government work better for struggling city residents. Continue reading…
Scrapple Sculpting Contest spotlights Philly food and creativity
12 contestants came to Reading Terminal Market for the 2nd annual event where they transformed five-pound blocks of scrapple into creative sculptures, celebrating both the delicacy and the city itself.
This uniquely Pennsylvania Dutch breakfast meat is traditionally made from leftover pork, cornmeal, and a blend of spices, scrapple was a way to avoid waste by turning less-favored pork parts into a hearty meal. Continue reading…
RECAP: What else happened?
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• Medicare open enrollment begins this Wednesday, Oct. 15. Here’s what to know about changes in Pa., N.J. and Del. [WHYY]
• Some Philadelphia preschools are relying on loans and personal savings to stay open during state budget impasse. [Chalkbeat]
• Philly’s for-profit eviction system shut down a year ago. Are things any better? [WHYY’s PlanPhilly]
• Salt Trails Philly’s annual event explores grief through art, rituals and community. [WHYY]
• The Film Society Center reopens in time for the Philadelphia Film Festival, following renovations to its lobby, concession counter and ticket booth. [PhillyVoice]
• For the first time in decades, the Black urban radio returned to town, with two million pounds of dirtspread out inside Temple University’s Liacouras Center for the three B’s: bull riding, barrel racing and bareback bronco riding. [WHYY]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker attends and speaks as the Navy 250th Commemoration at Independence Hall at 5th and Chestnut Streets. (2 p.m.)
ON THE CALENDAR
🍂 Autumn festival lineup
🎃 Halloween events across Philly, now through October
👻 Dia de los Muertos events
🏃🏽 Philly Runners Guide
Monday, Oct. 13: Indigenous Peoples’ Day Philly 2025
The 9th annual pan-indigenous event celebrating traditional and contemporary art, music, dance, storytelling, history and food to increase awareness of the First Peoples of America. At the historic Shackamaxon (Penn Treaty) Park. $5 to $12 suggested donations welcome. (10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Tuesday, Oct. 14: Understanding Zoning in Philadelphia
In this 3.5-hour class, zoning attorney Dawn Tancredi will break down the complexities of Philadelphia’s zoning system. You’ll gain practical insights into how zoning laws affect property use, development rights, and investment strategies. $39.19 tickets. (9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Tuesday, Oct. 14: W.E.B. Du Bois Reading Group
Hosted by the Saturday Free School for Philosophy and Black Liberation, today’s event does a reading and exploration of W.E.B. Du Bois’s, Darkwater: Voices from the Veil. (4:30 to 6:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, Oct. 14: Music for Food Benefit Concert
Head to the Curtis Institute for this free charitable performance in partnership with Music for Food to benefit Sunday Love Project. A minimum suggested donation of $35 is appreciated; $10 for students. Donations can be made online or at the door. (7:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, Oct. 15: MANNA’s Pie in the Sky Happy Hour
Sample fall with a taste test of the season’s pie menu, plus cozy fall drinks with MANNA while learning how pie = meals for neighbors in need. At 420 N. 20th Street. Free with RSVP. (4 to 6 p.m.)
Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 15-16: HASAN HATES RONNY I RONNY HATES HASAN
Comedians Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng will air their grievances – onstage, at the same time – about America, each other, and each other’s entire family trees – for a paying audience. $34 to $180 tickets. (7:30 p.m.)
Thursday, Oct. 16: Trolley Portal Pumpkin Patch
Join University City District for a *FREE* concert, fall snacks, and pumpkin decorating! (4 to 6 p.m.)
Thursday, Oct. 16: Happy Hour + Movies Under the Stars
Now is the perfect time to rewatch the “Wicked: Part 1” film in the Logan Square courtyard ahead of the upcoming Part 2 film release in theaters. Urban Farmer hosts a happy hour at 6 p.m. The movie starts at 7 p.m. BYO blanket.
Through Saturday, Oct. 18: Dine Latino Restaurant Week
Food trucks join the list of Philly restaurants offering dinner deals and more offers to celebrate the culinary offerings across the Latin American diaspora.
Tuesday, Oct. 21: WHYY’s The Pulse Presents: Reimagining Menopause
WHYY’s Maiken Scott and a panel of the region’s leading menopause experts discuss the newest science on symptom management and treatment options. Free registration. (5:30 p.m.)
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