Remember last year’s Canadian wildfire haze? It’s back (kinda).
Ongoing Canadian wildfires are bringing a haze to Philadelphia for the second summer in a row. Although not as intense as it was last year, there is still a health risk for anyone in the city who is sensitive to poor air quality. A damp weekend should bring it to an end, but not before a hazy Friday. Continue reading …
An Ethiopian journey that just started in South Philly
The map of Philly’s Ethiopian cuisine scene has gotten a recent border expansion with Guzo Café, on 12th and Catherine streets. Now in its third week, the 42-seat corner spot offers a daily selection of standard café fare — and a commitment to its community and the arts. Continue reading …
RECAP: What else happened?
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• A new poll says that 49% of Hispanic Pennsylvanians plan to vote for Harris, a 10 percentage point jump over Biden earlier this year. [WHYY]
• Will an ongoing dispute between Sen. John Fetterman and Gov. Josh Shapiro that is gaining national attention roil state and Democratic politics for years? [NBC News]
• Philly area health officials are seeing cases of dengue fever among travelers as outbreaks grow abroad. [WHYY]
• Callowhill’s Noble Street Bridge is indefinitely closed to vehicles due to its deteriorating steel support beams. However, the city’s Rail Park will remain accessible. [PhillyVoice]
• More than 300 students have transferred from UArts to Temple following UArts’ abrupt closure, but “they have lost something” and their academic experience will be severely altered when the new semester begins. [Temple News]
• John Oates is celebrating his new album “Reunion” with a heartfelt return to folk and the Philly suburbs he grew up in, headlining the Philly Folk Festival in Montco this weekend. [WHYY]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker has no public events scheduled for today.
ON THE CALENDAR
🐶 Saturday, August 17: Dog Day of Summer
Life doesn’t have to be so ruff (wink, wink) for our canine companions. Help them de-stress by taking them to Manayunk to be pampered and to explore dog-focused vendors. There’s even a pool party! Free/Pay-as-you-go. (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
🌃 Saturday, August 17: Art (& BBQ!) Under the Stars
Fourteen artists convene under the night sky with a beautiful natural backdrop, BBQ, and performances by Dahi’s Divine Live Band and live DJs for a ‘90s R&B vibe. $28.50 tickets. (5 to 10 p.m.)
🃏 Saturday-Sunday, August 17-18: Fishtown Card Show
Kids attend free at the ultimate card collectors weekend at Rivers Casino, where some favorite Phillies personalities are on hand to sign autographs among the 150+ vendor tables of modern and vintage sports cards, Pokemon/TCG, autographs, art, sports memorabilia and much more! $10 to $25 tickets. (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day)
🌶️ Saturday-Sunday, August 17-18: 2nd Annual Philadelphia Hot Sauce Festival
40 vendors over two days will provide the hottest of hot sauces with the high Scoville ratings you need (or have always wondered about on “Hot Ones”). Head to Neshaminy Creek Brewing Co. for food, beer, eating contests, and live podcasts. $10 tickets. (11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday)
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