This Temple senior is on a mission to visit every SEPTA station
There are 284 SEPTA stations and Rose Cohen is visiting—and ranking—all of them. The geography and urban studies student says “there’s just so many interesting places to discover and you can only really discover these places by just going out and exploring.”
Inspired by a YouTuber’s video of riding every London Bus route, Cohen began the journey with a tweet and listing the stations in alphabetical order. BP intern Nathaly Suquinagua joined Cohen on a rail trip recently and this is what they encountered. Continue reading…
St. Paddy’s Day at McGillin’s Olde Ale House: a Philly tradition
The Port-o-Potties have arrived and the green beer is flowing at the city’s oldest tavern, where St. Patrick’s Day is “more of a Super Bowl than ever,” according to third-generation co-owner Chris Mullins Jr.
Founded in 1860 by William McGillin at 1310 Drury St. in Center City, the historic establishment is full of memories on its walls and in its atmosphere. This year, the tavern will feature a twist on the traditional Irish Coffee, called a Nutty Irishman Coffee. For McGIllin’s receipt for the traditional version, continue reading…
RECAP: What else happened?
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• An ongoing power struggle between the three Philadelphia city commissioners has led to public spats that observers warn the office doesn’t need as it enters a high-pressure election season. [Spotlight PA]
• State Sen. Nikil Saval will likely win a second term after his only primary challenger, first-time candidate Allen King III, was removed from the ballot over challenges to the validity of his campaign documents and residency. [Inquirer$]
• FOP president Roosevelt Poplar says the union doesn’t plan to cede power to Philly’s watchdog and is willing to fight in court to prevent the agency from conducting police misconduct investigations. [Axios]
• The fourth suspect in the mass shooting at a SEPTA bus stop is described as armed and dangerous, said U.S. Marshals, who continue to search for the 17-year-old. [6ABC]
• Advocates say luxury townhomes in South Philly violate a legal agreement requiring affordable housing. [WHYY’s PlanPhilly]
• The family that owns Wawa aims to expand to Midwest and Southeast states. [Bloomberg$]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker is outlining her first proposed city budget, for Fiscal Year 2025. She also will present a five-year-plan to City Council. (10 a.m.)
ON THE CALENDAR
💃🏽 Dance it out at the Trestle Inn for the “I’m Every Woman Happy Hour Dance Party” for International Women’s Day. (6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 15)
🎭 Honor the legacy of musical theater at Sing OUT Louise! A Broadway Sing-A-Long!, presented by the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus. Tickets are $35 to $65. (8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 15-16, 2 p.m. matinee Saturday, March 16)
🍸 Cast your vote for the best espresso martini among 14 Northern Liberties restaurants and bars at this neighborhood crawl. Drinks are $8, $10, and $12 each. (11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 16)
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