How Philly mayoral candidates are faring on TikTok
At least half of Philadelphia’s mayoral contenders have launched TikTok accounts to promote their candidacy, and the results are… interesting.
- The platform can reach younger voters: a quarter of adults under 30 say they get news there. But it’s not easy, said strategist Annie Wu Henry, widely credited with crafting Fetterman’s successful social campaign.
BP’s Asha Prihar and Kira Wang looked at each candidate’s profile on the app, from Jeff Brown dancing in supermarket aisles to Derek Green’s dad vibes.
→ Are any of the candidates doing it right?
Who makes the best pizza in Philadelphia?
Fifteen years ago, there were only a few places making great pizza in Philly, where tomato pie has long reigned supreme. But things have changed.
- Good Morning America is in town today as part of its hunt for the nation’s best slices. They had plenty of options, from Pizzeria Beddia to Angelo’s, as well as classics like Taconelli’s.
GMA chose two finalists: Pizza Jawn (we made lard bread there), and Rione, which makes taglio pies below. Have you tried them? What’s your fave spot?
RECAP: What else happened?
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- City Council at-large candidate Terrill Haigler — aka Ya Fav Trashman — intends to put the latter name on the ballot this May. Experts told The Inquirer it’s legally allowed, but they expect other candidates to challenge the move in court. [Billy Penn/BP 2021/Inquirer$]
- Philly rebranded its former “AIDS” office; it’s now the Division of HIV Health. The new name is not only more accurate, it also reduces stigma, advocates say. [Billy Penn]
- The Museum of the American Revolution is digitizing 200 records showing the names of Black and Indigenous soldiers who served in the Revolutionary War. Some are currently on display in the Forten family exhibit. [PhillyVoice/Billy Penn]
- A revival of the musical 1776 kicks off its tour in Philly this week, with a cast staring women, LGBTQ actors, and people of color as the Founding Fathers. [WHYY]
- KYW’s Denise Nakano plays a newscaster in “Knock at the Cabin,” M. Night Shyamalan’s latest mystery movie. [Barret News]
- Justina Miles, the ASL interpreter who became a sensation during the Super Bowl halftime show, is a Philly native whose moves previously went viral on TikTok. [6ABC/BP 2020]
MAYOR WATCH
Zero public events on Mayor Kenney’s calendar today.
ON THE CALENDAR
🍺 Billy Penn Quizzo: Our monthly trivia night is back! We’re at Attic Brewing in Germantown this month, with three rounds of questions, happy hour specials, and great prizes for the winners. Free RSVP here. (6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28)
🎶 An East Falls gospel party called “The Black Experience” goes down in East Falls with music, spoken word, skits, vendors, and refreshments included in your $25 ticket. (2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19)
🥃 Calling tequila and mezcal fans: Añejo Philly in NoLibs hosts its second annual “For the Love of Agave” tasting party. A $65 ticket includes sips of 30+ spirit, with guac and salsa chip-dipping stations in between (7 to 10 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20)
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