Starbucks ‘community store’ finally moving forward
Seven years after Starbucks first talked about opening one of its Community Stores in Philadelphia, the company says it’s finally preparing to launch the new socially-minded cafe later this year.
The Seattle-based coffee giant told Billy Penn’s Meir Rinde it’s resurrecting the plan for a Philly outlet after a Parkside plan fizzled out. But where might the store — which emphasizes local suppliers, staff, and community event space — be? Continue reading…
Quintessentially Philly: Jason Kelce’s legacy
After such a promising start, the Eagles season went down in flames. The early playoff exit also brought an end to the storied career of center Jason Kelce.
Separate from his play on the field– and despite how his career ended– Kelce has given Eagles fans more than enough enjoyment both on and off the gridiron. He will likely go down as one of the most popular players the team has ever seen. A look back a some of our favorite Kelce memories. Continue reading…
RECAP: What else happened?
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• Pennsylvania’s state bird is dwindling. In an effort to boost the grouse population, the PA Game Commission is tackling the loss of suitable habitat and the threat from West Nile virus simultaneously. [LehighValleyLive]
• More measles vaccine clinics are coming to Philly as health officials identified eight confirmed cases of measles and nine locations where people may have been exposed. [WHYY]
• A majority of Wash West residents oppose the proposed Sixers arena: Of the 412 residents who participated in the single-question survey, about 77% of respondents said they oppose the project, which has union support. [WHYY]
• Make it two: Philly’s Quinta Brunson wins her second Emmy for lead actress in a comedy series for her role in the Philly-based “Abbott Elementary” on ABC. She is the first Black woman in more than 30 years to win best actress for a comedy. [Fox29/BP]
• Eagles fans don’t let a little thing like attending the Emmys keep them from watching the game. Philly native and “It’s Sunny in Philadelphia” creator Rob McIlhenney said “Go Birds” from his seat in L.A. [6ABC]
Weekly brief on gun violence prevention (with PCGVR)
We publish this report each week in partnership with the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting.• A year-old youth violence reduction strategy that collaborates with community-based organizations aims to redefine safety for students in Philly’s highest-risk schools. [Chalkbeat]
• These are the stories of each of the 23 children who were killed in shootings last year in Philadelphia. [Inquirer$]
• Philly transit and other public workers face more gun violence, even as rates decline citywide. [The Trace]
• The TSA found a record number of guns at airport checkpoints nationwide and across Pennsylvania. [CNNWire via 6ABC/TSA]
By the numbers in Philadelphia
- 14: Shooting victims recorded last week, vs. 22 the week prior. [PCGVR]
- 40: Shooting victims as of last week were down 48% vs. the previous year. [PCGVR]
- 13: Year-to-date homicides, up 8% vs. last year’s pace; up 44% vs. five years ago [Philly Police]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker’s office has not announced any public events for today.
ON THE CALENDAR
🪶 It’s Edgar Allan Poe’s birthday and Parkway Central is marking the occasion with a gothic autobiographical performance piece based on four of his poems. Free. (5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18)
📜 Learn about Philly’s historic 7th Ward on this free guided walking tour starting from Mother Bethel AME as part of the Legacy Reclaimed project. (11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20)
🎶 Celebrate National DJ Day with a battle of the DJs on an Old City rooftop lounge. $10 tickets. (8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20)
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