Ask Me Anything: Philly councilmember takes to Reddit
Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson went where apparently no councilmember has gone before, answering questions in an AMA on Reddit immediately after council’s first session of the year.
She answered a host of questions about trash, SEPTA, the Philadelphia Parking Authority, homelessness, and other hot-button issues — while declining to directly address perhaps the hottest issue of them all. Continue reading…
Intimacy coordinator talks de-sexualizing scenes on Philly stage
Things get quite steamy on stage at InterAct Theatre Co.’s latest production, “Step Mom, Step Mom, Step Mom,” as a couple looks to add more spice to their romance.
Billy Penn contributor Jane Von Bergen got a look at how the show’s intimacy coordinator helped prep its cast to perform sensually without crossing personal boundaries. Continue reading…
RECAP: What else happened?
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• SEPTA is ending in-person ticket sales at some Regional Rail locations beginning February 2, considering new safety gates to the City Hall’ station’s underground concourse, and might implement service cuts if a $240 million budget shortfall isn’t addressed. [ISEPTAPhilly/KYW/WHYY]
• With four new members and a new council president, City Council held its first fully in-person meeting since 2020 and are already tackling new legislation on homelessness and anti-arena protests. [WHYY]
• The Philly Phreeze is back and Parks and Rec is looking for willing residents to jump into frigid waters for lifeguard recruitment. [WHYY]
• Outgoing Dolphins coach Vic Fangio is expected to become the Eagles’ new defensive coordinator, according to NFL sources. [NFL.com]
• Philly is home to the third-busiest Amtrak station in the U.S., but its current food offerings are sparse as the space undergoes extensive renovations. Here’s what’s available. [CityCast Philly]
• Tributes to Philly food entrepreneur Charisse McGill have been pouring in ahead of a memorial service at St. Joseph’s University, and her family welcomes donations in lieu of flowers, to the Farmers Market Coalition. [Eater]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker praised Councilmember Quetcy Lozada for a series of legislative initiatives introduced in Council to address quality of life issues in Kensington.
She joins labor leaders and Pa. Sen. Bob Casey at his senate campaign event today at 1333 North Broad. (11:30 p.m.)
On Saturday, Jan. 27, Parker plans to join city officials and community residents at a youth sports rally at FDR Park to celebrate new fields and courts coming to the space. (2 p.m.)
ON THE CALENDAR
🦕 It’s dinosaurs for the kids and a beer garden for the adults at Dinos After Dark at the Academy of Natural Sciences. Pay what you wish. (5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26)
🎨 The free Germantown Art & Sound: Creative Kickback & Art Show will highlight the work of five local artists. Vocalist and poet Sanovia will perform and wine is complimentary. (7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26)
🎞️ The Micheaux Mission is a podcast with an ambitious aim — to watch and discuss every Black movie ever made. Next up: the 1997 film “Love Jones,” starring Nia Long and Larenz Tate. Tickets are $15. (8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27)
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