Decision time for Harris, and Shapiro
Will the Democratic choice for vice president be Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro? Only presumptive presidential candidate Kamala Harris knows for sure, after a weekend vetting the top contenders. What we do know is how Pa. Republicans feel about Shapiro and how he made his way to the biggest of stages. [WHYY]
Philly to Pittsburgh: What’s the fastest, cheapest option?
A Billy Penn reporter and his friend raced across the state — one by air, one on the Pa. Turnpike — to see how fast, and costly, the two paths were. With Frontier’s recent promotions, the answer might surprise you. Continue reading …
RECAP: What else happened?
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• Police investigating after a body was found in a truck in Chestnut Hill. [6ABC]
• Thousands come out for Northern Liberties’ second Street Festival. [CBS3]
• Temple considers status of student who plead guilty to sexual abuse, burglary charges at another school. [Inq$]
• A World War I monument in Northeast Philly was vandalized with the message “Hamas is here.” {PhillyVoice]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker will join officials at City Hall to discuss the results of a citywide revaluation of all property values for Tax Year 2025, at 1 p.m.
ON THE CALENDAR
🎤 Monday, August 5: Philly Pub Sing
Fergie’s Pub hosts a monthly sing-a-long for music lovers every 1st Monday in Center City. Bring any song you can sing or teach by ear, or just come to join in the fun. Shanties, drinking songs, labor songs, old-time gospel, call-and-response, musicals, and more are welcome! (5:30 to 8 p.m., with Open Mic at 9 p.m.)
🎨 Wednesday, August 7: Above and Below: The Low-Residency MFA Thesis Exhibition
The Annual Thesis Exhibition for PAFA’s Low-Residency MFA program features the work of Jason Byrd, Sophia Camacho, Margery Cercado, Julia Haines, Mark Partridge, Kate Powell, Brighton Smith, and Carla Taylor. Free with RSVP. (5 to 7 p.m.)
🛍️ Thursday, August 8: Night on 9th
The Meet Me on South Street summer nightmarket series continues between 8th and 9th streets with a celebration of National Night Out and the South Street Police MiniStation. Free food, activities, live music, and shopping with local vendors. (5 to 9 p.m.)
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