Brown holds narrow lead over Green for 10th District House
A few votes remain to be counted in a hotly contested Pa. House primary race in West Philly, but it appears likely that state Rep. Amen Brown will hold onto his 10th District seat by a very narrow margin.
BP’s Meir Rinde explores what ballots that must still be reviewed and possibly counted as the City Commissioners Office is also still evaluating some mail ballots with signature or date errors to determine if they can be counted. Continue reading…
One of Japan’s biggest virtual stars arrives at Temple cafe
Hatsune Miku, the virtual Japanese pop star that performed at Coachella earlier this month, has arrived at Richie’s Café on Temple University’s campus.
While commercial collaborations with virtual performers are common in Japan, it’s never been done with a café in America. BP’s Ali Mohsen got an inside look at the Miku phenomenon and the special menu items and other features of this first-of-its kind collab. Continue reading…
RECAP: What else happened?
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• UPenn’s interim president ordered students to disband an encampment protesting the U.S. stance on the war in Gaza after a campus statue was vandalized. The student activists have said that they will stay put until their demands for the university to cut financial ties with Israel are met. [6abc/WHYY]
• New charges announced against four young people, ages 15- and 16-year-old arrested in gunfire at West Philly Eid celebration. [AP/WHYY]
• More than 200 pay tribute to Fishtown Beer Runner founder David April with a memorial run. [WHYY]
• Jim’s Steaks reopens this week, embracing Isaiah Zagar’s former home. [WHYY]
• Regulators close Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, the first U.S. bank failure this year. [AP]
• Wally, the emotional support alligator who’s appeared at LOVE Park, Flyers games and other spots, was stolen while on vacation in Georgia. [BP/PennLive]
MAYOR WATCH
Over the weekend, Mayor Parker hosted the first One Philly Budget Town Hall with city officials and service providers offering residents details on her Fiscal Year 2025 operating budget and five year-plan.
ON THE CALENDAR
🌽 Tuesday, April 30: Farm Philly invites you to Carousel House Farm to help plant, weed, and maintain crops, as well as harvest for the group’s weekly food distribution. Tools and gloves will be provided. (4300 Avenue of the Republic, 5 – 7 p.m.)
🎻 Wednesday, May 1: Since 2002, WHYY has honored a public figure who has demonstrated a passion for lifelong learning. This year’s honoree is acclaimed cellist Yo Yo Ma, who will receive the award and be interviewed by Terry Gross, award winning and world-renowned host, and co-executive producer of Fresh Air. This event can also be viewed virtually (pay as you wish). (WHYY, 150 N. 6th Street)
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