City sues to stop Musk’s $1m giveaway
As the election. hits the one-week away point, Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner sued to stop Elon Musk from offering residents who sign a petition related to First and Second Amendment rights a chance at a $1 million prize.
Meanwhile, Bruce Springsteen and John Legend brought the music and Barack Obama the closing argument for Kamala Harris at Temple University’s Liacouras Center on Monday evening. Continue reading …
Election 2024 Reminders
🗳️ The deadline to apply for mail ballots is today, October 29. Catch up on what to know in this last week before Election Day here, in our Procrastinator’s Guide.
🗳️ Philly has a list of mail ballots that have errors or are undeliverable. As of Monday, it has 3,358 names. Find out if you’re affected and how to fix your ballot.
School sensory room gives insight into autism accommodations
Judith Taggart felt hope in November 2023 when the Eagles Autism Foundation visited her school in Northeast Philadelphia. A month later, Taggart was even more delighted when the foundation awarded her a grant during the school’s winter concert.
Fast-forward to last month, when the Eagles Foundation and the Philadelphia Charter for Arts and Sciences held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to debut the room. It’s the first Philadelphia public school to get this kind of accommodation for autistic students. Continue reading…
RECAP: What else happened?
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• N.J.-based real estate firm CHA Partners’ bid to acquire Pa.’s Crozer Health has fallen through, leaving the four-hospital system still in the hands of owner Prospect Medical Holdings, which has continued to shutter services. [WHYY]
• Philadelphia’s young voters are tired of being “overlooked.” [Chalkbeat]
• Greater Philly health systems are removing race from clinical algorithms that guide decisions in kidney, lung, and pregnancy care. [WHYY]
• The SS United States is destined to become an artificial reef off Florida. How will that work? [PhillyVoice]
• The soccer community mourned the death of Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Holden Trent. [Billy Penn]
• Is your beloved tree a zombie? Local arborists say check on it. [WHYY]
• Kalaya’s Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon is releasing her first cookbook on Nov. 5, titled “Kalaya’s Southern Thai Kitchen.” [Axios]
MAYOR WATCH
The mayor has no public events scheduled for today.
ON THE CALENDAR
🎞️ Tuesday, Oct. 29: Rocky Horror Picture Show 49th Anniversary Spectacular
Join the original “Brad Majors” (Barry Bostwick) for a screening of the original, unedited version of the classic film, with a live shadowcast, audience participation, costume contest, and more, all at Miller Theatre in Center City! $75 to $85 tickets. (7:30 p.m.)
👹 Wednesday, Oct. 30: Outdoor Costume Parade
The Free Library hosts a free outdoor costume parade with goody bags along the way! Start at the front entrance of the library on Vine St. Friends aged 12 and under welcome! (3:30 p.m.)
🎃 Wednesday, Oct. 30: Halloween Pop-Up
Get into the Halloween spirit with Tarot card readings ($25 for a 20-minute session), essential oil sampling and local handmade jewelry, art, and custom guitar straps at Full Moon Blends in South Philly. (6 to 9 p.m.)
🧙🏽♀️ Thursday, Oct. 31: Spruce Hill Halloween Parade
The 26th Annual Halloween Little Tot Parade returns to 45th St. between Baltimore and Larchwood at 4 p.m. and ends with a party at “Little Osage” (42nd and Osage) full of cider and baked goods! Details and a parade route map are here.
👻 Thursday, Oct. 31: Spookeasy
Join Plays & Players Theatre for this second annual evening of eerie cocktails, haunted tunes, a costume contest, and ghoulish fun. Grab your friends and come dressed in your most frightening attire and you might win a bar tab or treats! $10 tickets. (8 to 11 p.m.)
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