Ethics Board aims to codify rule changes amid Jeff Brown lawsuit
The city’s Board of Ethics is moving to tighten its restrictions on spending by the big-money political action committees called super PACs. The move follows a loss in court over alleged campaign finance improprieties by candidate Jeff Brown during last year’s mayoral election.
The Ethics Board also seeks to throw out a new lawsuit against it by Brown and a dark-money super PAC that spent heavily to support his run. BP’s Meir Rinde breaks down what to know about the legal battle and long-term implications. Continue reading…
A meal service for expectant parents that’s a “one woman” show
Lessons from her own postpartum experience before and during the pandemic led former farmer Victoria Lindchan to create Earthside Provisions, a meal pick-up/delivery service that provides nourishment for “anybody on a journey,” including new and expecting parents or those just moving towards a healthier diet.
The “one-woman-momma-show” features a menu inspired by traditional Chinese medicine, ayurveda, and Lindchan’s background in farming. BP’s Ali Mohsen visited Lindchan’s East Falls kitchen for a peek into what’s next for her and Earthside. Continue reading…
RECAP: What else happened?
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• A panel on education transparency revealed patchwork rules across schools, ignorance of laws by officials, and other takeaways. [Spotlight PA]
• An 11 p.m. curfew on many Kensington businesses was passed by City Council and awaits Mayor Parker’s signature. If enacted, it will last until January 1, 2028. Some business owners in the neighborhood backed the move, while others were more critical, saying it punishes businesses who “don’t have anything to do with the open-air drug market.” [WHYY]
• Philly police arrested a fifth suspect in the mass shooting at a SEPTA bus stop. The 15-year-old is alleged to have been the lookout, texting “go” before the shooting. [PhillyVoice]
• A new LGBTQ advocacy group, No Arena Gayborhood, outlines why they oppose the proposed Sixers arena. Meanwhile, the Phillies are partnering with current Wells Fargo arena owner Comcast Spectacor on their South Philly development project. [PGN/6ABC]
• The Clark Park Youth Soccer League returns April 20 and volunteer coaches are being recruited. [West Philly Local]
• He ate at every restaurant in Chinatown and now the publisher of Drink Philly lists some of his favorites. [Eater]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker will speak at the police academy graduation ceremony at Temple on Friday morning (10 a.m.) before speaking at the Women on the Move Celebration at City Hall honoring more than 30 women as part of Women’s History Month. (12 p.m.)
Then, she speaks at another graduation ceremony for biomedical technician training at Iovance Biotherapeutics at the Navy Yard. (1 p.m.)
ON THE CALENDAR
👗 Get 90% off sustainable, ethically-made clothing, accessories, and home goods at the Wearwell Warehouse Sale at the Bok. (11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23)
☁️ Kick off the Painted Bride’s artist residency series with “Rage Rituals: Dissent and Softness,” a multimodal performance ritual from Ma’at Works Dance Collective. Free with RSVP. (12 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23)
👟 Lace up your sneakers or cheer on runners at the Philadelphia LOVE Run Half Marathon through Center City and Fairmount Park. Preceded by a Health & Fitness Expo, and followed up with race day swag and after parties. (Expo: 3 p.m. Friday, March 22 and 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23; Race Day: 7:30 a.m. Sunday, March 24)
🍰 Toast to beer + cheesecake at Evil Genius Beer Co.’s pairing event. $28 tickets. (4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 24)
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