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A guide to MLK Day of Service opportunities
Woke up with the desire to serve? Here are some of the volunteer opportunities in Philadelphia today, from neighborhood cleanups to early literacy training. All pulled together by our WHYY colleague, Maria Pulcinella. Continue reading …
Alcohol-free spaces to spend your nights out, long after Dry January ends
Dry January is more than half over. If abstaining from alcohol is resonating as a sustainable habit (and you’re not along, according to recent studies), there are great alcohol-free options around town. Continue reading …
RECAP: What else happened?
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• Data centers: Residents don’t want them, legislators are wooing them. [Spotlight PA]
• A pair of Pa. legislators have signed on to effort to impeach DHS head Kristi Noem over ICE activities. [Capital-Star]
• A federal judge denied a pardon for Bucks County man who double-voted in 2020. [PhillyVoice]
• Crime on SEPTA fell to its lowest levels in a decade. Safety officials share what they’ve done. [Billy Penn]
• Immigrant rights groups offer this advice for those interacting with ICE. [WHYY]
• State law mandates school districts make arts classes available, but public education funding disparities have meant that smaller, poorer districts are still catching up. [WHYY]
• Kids get free dental care at this Philly school. [Inq$$]
MAYOR WATCH
As of Sunday, there were no public events on the mayor’s schedule.
ON THE CALENDAR
🫶🏾 MLK Jr Day of Service
✊🏾 MLK Jr Weekend at the African American Museum of Philly
🍹 Non-alcoholic options beyond Dry January
🏃🏽 Philly Runners Guide
Monday, Jan. 19: Bridging Blocks | Honoring the Memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
How will you help shape a more just and compassionate world? What actions can you take to inspire change and empower others? Together, we explore how building community becomes possible when we embrace nonviolence as both a moral imperative and a practical strategy. At Temple University Center for Anti-Racism. (10 a.m. to Noon)
Monday, Jan. 19: MLK Day of Service
Work on service projects aimed at protecting the health of our forest and supporting nature at the Schuylkill Center. There will be a wide range of service projects available. Free registration required. Light refreshments provided. (11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
Monday, Jan. 19: Community African Dance Bash
Kulu Mele African Dance & Drum Ensemble hosts this celebration at the Community Education Center (3500 Lancaster Avenue). Classes are open to adults, families, children, everyone! Feat. live drumming, guest instructors, beginner-friendly. $20/$16 per class. (6 to 9 p.m.)
Monday, Jan. 19: Starbucks Workers United Benefit Show
$5 drafts, $5 well, $8 signature craft cocktails. At 304 South Street. $19.49 ticket. (Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.)
Tuesday, Jan. 20: The Lost Founder: James Wilson and the Forgotten Fight for a People’s Constitution
This online author panel discusses the new book, “The Lost Founder: James Wilson and the Forgotten Fight for a People’s Constitution,” which explores the influence and legacy of forgotten founder and Supreme Court Justice James Wilson. Free with Zoom registration. (12 p.m.)
Tuesday, Jan. 20: Bridging Blocks | Beyond Borders: Challenges and Opportunities of Human Migration
The U.S. is home to more foreign-born residents than any other country. In Philadelphia, 15.7% residents are foreign born. Drivers of migration range from economic opportunities, escaping political violence and climate disasters. Is there a universal solution? What are the opportunities and challenges that come with immigration? At Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane. (5 to 6:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, Jan. 21: Connect for Change: Volunteer Matchmaking Mixer
Want to stop doomscrolling and get more involved in your local community for good in the new year? Community is the key to finding purpose and feeling better. Join Green Philly’s 3rd annual Volunteer Matchmaking Mixer — a fun, low-pressure way to connect with local organizations making a real impact. At Temple’s Science and Education Research Center. $16.30 tickets/Students pay-what-you-wish. (6 to 8 p.m.)
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