#StuffJahlilDid: Greatest hits from Jahlil Okafor’s newest Twitter hashtag
Cars, fights, bars. His problems have run the gamut. What else could he have done wrong?
Jahlil Okafor can’t even try to get into a bar without making headlines. It’s gotten that bad.
The last few days, it was revealed that he got into a fight in Boston, had a gun pointed at him in Philadelphia, sped over 100 mph across the Ben Franklin Bridge and, finally today, that he tried to use a fake I.D. to get inside Misconduct Tavern and was turned down.
Cars, fights, bars. His problems have run the gamut. What else could he have done wrong?
Luckily, Twitter decided to make up a bunch of other problems for him. This afternoon, after the Misconduct Tavern news, #StuffJahlilDid was created, and it has taken off. Here are the best tweets of things people are saying Jahlil did.
And things got real:
Philly teens drank less soda after the beverage tax took effect, new study finds
The research from CHOP and UPenn showed a significant drop compared to other cities.
All Philly schools are supposed to have a gender neutral bathroom, but they’re often hard to access
Some buildings place them in the nurse’s office, or down a locked hallway.
Temple University student diversity is increasing, but the proportion of Black undergraduates is down 40% since 2002
Hispanic and AAPI enrollment is up.
Remembering Temple education prof Trudy Moskowitz, who pioneered interactive learning
Over her 35-year career, the teacher of teachers helped shape education in Philadelphia and beyond.
Krupa’s Tavern celebrates (probably) 100 years serving Fairmount
There’s no doubt the local favorite is one of Philly’s oldest woman-run bars.
Gen. Colin Powell was the voice of Philly’s first talking pedestrian traffic signal
The country’s first African American secretary of state died Monday at 84.
With protected bike lanes, sidewalks, and solar lighting, the Delaware River Trail is close — but won’t finish till spring
Some work is still ongoing, but people are already taking advantage of the waterfront path.
Should Philly mandate an annual cash infusion to the Housing Trust Fund? (Ballot question)
If this was in already in effect, an additional $25 million in taxpayer dollars would have gone to affordable housing this year.
Should Philly have more flexibility when hiring city employees? (Ballot question)
Council members and others say eliminating the "Rule of Two" would widen the pool of candidates, and provide equitable access to top jobs.
Should the city charter call for marijuana legalization in Pa.? (Ballot question)
There's already a slew of state legislation this year around this issue, backed by both Democrats and Republicans.
Procrastinator’s Guide to the 2021 November election in Philadelphia
A cheat sheet for being informed when you vote.
Should Philly create a new department dedicated to managing city-owned vehicles? (Ballot question)
The current Office of Fleet Management oversees more than 6,000 cars and trucks, but could theoretically be dissolved by the mayor.
Ya Fav Trashman is writing a children’s book about sanitation workers and the power of clean streets
He’s looking to raise upwards of $10,000 for printing costs, with hopes of getting the book in the hands of over 30,000 children.
Weavers Way eyes Germantown for a big new grocery store, the co-op’s fourth
The member-supported supermarket’s Mt. Airy flagship is overwhelmed by demand.
Philadelphians seek help with bullet damage to cars as shootings continue
Neither the city or state offers assistance, and repairs can be costly.
Lard bread comes to Philly, thanks to the city’s top pizza-makers
We sampled creations from Pizza Jawn, Down North Pizza, Pizza Plus, and Freelance Pizza — and you can try them this weekend.
How racial profiling drove away Philly’s first heavyweight boxing champion
"I'd rather be a lamppost in Denver than the mayor of Philadelphia."
Latino life in Philly is underrepresented — so what should we report on?
Send us your questions and suggestions.
La vida latina en Filadelfia es subrepresentada, entonces, ¿sobre qué debemos reportar?
Queremos tus preguntas y sugerencias.
Where to find late-night sweets: 10 dessert cafes in Philadelphia
Looking to spice up date night? Go out for a treat.