Cavan Sullivan makes history, and Union win
It was a good night for the Philadelphia Union, who snapped a 10-game winless streak. It was a historic night for Cavan Sullivan, who made his professional debut at 14 years, 293 days — the youngest player in North American major pro sports history. Billy Penn’s Nick Kariuki was there. Continue reading …
Fertile ground for young music composers
The Wildflower Composers Festival supports music composers from marginalized groups with a two-week program that is affirming, educational and connecting.
“To be in the company of so many other people that have similar goals as me and have similar passions as me, I don’t have words for it. I’ve never felt so at home in a musical space,” said one participant. Continue reading …
RECAP: What else happened?
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• In the first court appearance since its abrupt shutdown, University of the Arts didn’t have many details to share, including how and when it would pay employees. [WHYY]
• Pa. state universities skipped a tuition increase for 7th straight year. [BizJournal$]
• Fresh from a GOP Convention appearance, the ‘Kensington Beach’ creator is questioned about whether he is profiting from drug crisis suffering. [Inquirer$]
• All hail, Quinta! ‘Abbott Elementary’ is up for best comedy Emmy, again. [6ABC]
• Tolls on Delaware River bridges are increasing to $6 on Sept. 1. [CourierPost]
• A new state law could help gardeners who steward land they don’t own by providing a shorter path to ownership simply by caring for neglected land for more than a decade. [WHYY]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker has no public events scheduled for Thursday, July 18.
ON THE CALENDAR
🎷 Saturday, July 20: Lancaster Avenue Jazz & Arts Festival
Celebrate West Philadelphia and jazz musicians with spectacular live performances, local vendors, fun children’s activities, and delectable treats from food trucks. (12 to 7 p.m.)
🖌️ Saturday, July 20: En Plein Air
Spend the day painting, sketching, and making on the grounds of Laurel Hill Mansion. Free with registration. (10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.)
🍺 Saturday, July 20: Philly Zoo Summer Ale Festival
An adults-only evening and wild beer festival with 100+ award-winning craft beers, ciders, hard iced teas, hard seltzers, local food trucks, and live music in between visiting the animals at the Philly Zoo. $75 tickets. (7 to 10 p.m.)
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