#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY
Pumpkin-watching
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Krasner wins, Pa. voters retain state Supreme Court justices
Larry Krasner easily won re-election as Philly’s district attorney, and the three Pa. Supreme Court justices were all retained during an Election Day in which Democrats generally prevailed, winning the N.J. and Va. gubernatorial races as well. You can find full results at WHYY News. Continue reading …
These Philadelphians say too much is happening to take an election ‘off’
In an “off-year” election, voters showed up on a gorgeous fall afternoon in North Philadelphia’s Olde Kensington neighborhood, and said it’s always important to know the candidates and the issues, and to be heard. Continue reading …
RECAP: What else happened?
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• Downingtown, a small town just a few dozen miles west of Philadelphia, made history by electing Pennsylvania’s first openly transgender mayor. [WHYY]
• Philadelphia International Airport is closing 2 security checkpoints temporarily — Terminals A-West and F — as the government shutdown continues to impact travel. [WHYY]
• The Philadelphia Art Museum’s director and CEO Sasha Suda has been fired after three years on the job. The board did not say why. [WHYY]
• A new, more powerful veterinary tranquilizer, medetomidine, not approved for human use is hitting Philly streets and causing the worst complications some doctors have seen yet among opioid users. [Inq$]
• At barns, breweries and bookstores, Philly’s ‘working cats’ get a second chance through non-traditional adoption. [WHYY]
• A dead lover returns decades later. In a new play opening this week at Germantown’s Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, the impossible might just be possible. [BP]
MAYOR WATCH
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Weekly brief on gun violence prevention (with PCGVR)
We publish this report each week in partnership with the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting.
- ‘LONG LIVE NARD’: How one man seeks to fight gun crime through fitness in his brother’s name [Resolve Philly]
- Gun violence has long plagued our city. Now, Philadelphia officials are addressing one driver of the problem: straw purchasing [The Trace]
- Will Coatesville’s new ShotSpotter system deliver on anti-gun violence promises? [WHYY]
- PCGVR is partnering with PCCD for a free webinar with Pa. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis on “Centering Survivors in Gun Violence Reporting” on November 17. Register now.
By the numbers in Philadelphia
- 9: Shooting victims recorded from Oct. 25 to Nov. 1, including 2 fatalities, according to city data. During the previous week, 14 shooting victims were recorded, including 7 fatalities. [Source: nickhand.dev]
- 191: Year-to-date homicides, down 11.6% vs. last year’s pace; down 54% vs. five years ago. [Philly Police]
ON THE CALENDAR
🍂 Autumn festival lineup
🏃🏽 Philly Runners Guide
Ongoing: The Declaration’s Journey
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation, WHYY has produced The Declaration’s Journey, a 10-part series highlighting how the Declaration of Independence has inspired movements around the world. The series was produced in collaboration with Museum of the American Revolution and launches Thursday on the WHYY YouTube Channel. New episodes will appear every two weeks.
Thursday, Nov. 6: Philly’s Fall Fling
Lunge Run Club Philly & Two Robbers Fishtown invites you to come Pitch-a-Friend OR participate in their live Blindfolded Dating Show amid food, drinks and live music. $23.18 tickets. (7 to 9:30 p.m.)
Friday, Nov. 7: Hip-Hop Night: Sip ‘n Shop
Shopping, drinks, local vendors, music and raffles, now every First Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. Free.
Friday, Nov. 7: The Moth Mainstage
Five storytellers will explore the theme of “DARING,” with true and personal stories told live and without notes. Stories of bold choices, audacious proclamations, and moments that required everything they had. Expect to laugh, gasp, cry, and maybe even cover your eyes. $49-90 tickets. (7:30 p.m.)
Friday, Nov. 7: The Art Within Us: A Night Market Experience
A collaborative celebration between The Jane Gallery and South Asian Americans for Change, featuring uplifting, art, poetry, jewelry, and handmade works. Free to attend. (5:30 to 9 p.m.)
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-8: Agata’s Cantata
An immersive journey to Venice with music composed by and for women at the Venetian Ospedali, the network of baroque-era orphanages that churned out top-tier female musicians on an unprecedented scale. $35 tickets; Free for students with ID. (7 p.m. each night)
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7-8: Philly Fall Skate Bash
This two-day adult skate event at PhillySkatePlex is only $40 for both nights, feat. live DJs. (Friday 10:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.; Saturday 11 p.m. to 3 a.m.)
Saturday, Nov. 8: Hot Spots & Storied Plots
In life and death, we all have stories to tell, and what better place to hear tales of wonder than Philadelphia’s most famous home of the dead? This introductory tour provides an informative overview of Laurel Hill East’s long history, which includes many marble masterpieces, stunning views, and legendary stories that afford the cemetery its WOW factor. $7.50 to $15 tickets. (10 to 11:30 a.m.)
Saturday, Nov. 8: Made on American Street Festival
Wissahickon Brewing Company & Punch Buggy Brewing invite you to this festival, filled with art, food, beer & community. Free to attend; VIP tickets available for $31.60. (12 to 6 p.m.)
Saturday, Nov. 8: “Hansel & Gretel: A Philly Kid Opera Jawn”: Fairmount Edition
Join Liberty City Arts at Olivet Covenant Presbyterian Church for this interactive opera based on the Engelbert Humperdinck classic reimagined with a true Philly twist. Think Philly rowhomes, Tastykakes, soft pretzels, Eagles chants, and plenty of surprises. RSVP; Donations welcome. (5 p.m.)
Sunday, Nov. 9: American Color Print Society Fall Exhibition Artist Talk
ACPS is known for its openness to new printmaking techniques and experimentation. The exhibition will include work in all the traditional print techniques such as etching and lithography, as well as risograph, digital prints, and monotypes. At the Plastic Club. (1 to 4 p.m.)
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