Meet the first woman Pastor of Mother Bethel AME Church
Since 1794, Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church has been at the forefront of history in Philadelphia and the nation. In November, the church and denomination took another first step, making history — and HERstory — by appointing The Rev. Carolyn C. Cavaness as the first woman pastor in the 237-year history of the church.
Billy Penn spoke to Rev. Cavaness about her selection and the moment, both for her church and the nation. Continue reading …
“The King” is … gone
The news came the way it does these days — via social media — at the end of last week: Philly sports talk radio staple Howard Eskin was hanging up the microphone after 38 years, effective immediately. The 73-year-old Eskin didn’t offer a reason for his decision, and neither did his employer. That said, it’s been a tough year for him. Continue reading …
RECAP: What else happened?
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• A Pa. law that governs when and how utilities can shut off service expires Dec. 31, but a ban on shut-offs means it won’t make a big difference. [WHYY]
• The Pa. Capitol has nearly 300 unique antique clocks that require special care. Meet the person who provides it. [AP]
• Independence Blue Cross joins other insurance companies that won’t cover the use of Wegovy and Ozempic for weight loss. [WHYY]
• Starbucks workers at 5 Philly locations join a strike that will continue until Christmas. [NBC10]
• La Expo Tianguis y Posada connects generations of Latino businesses in Philly. [WHYY]
• Chinatown staple Sang Kee restaurant reopened after PECO and the private company that operates city steam pipes resolved the issue. [CBS3]
• Kylie Kelce talked to the New York Times about her podcast and why she thinks it is topping the charts right now. [PhillyVoice]
MAYOR WATCH
The mayor has no public events scheduled for today.
ON THE CALENDAR
🎞️ Tuesday, Dec. 24: Holiday & Christmas Movie Screenings
Watch screenings of popular holiday movies at Cecil B. Moore Library. Popcorn provided! (10 a.m.)
🎭 Fridays & Saturdays through Dec. 29: “Three Little Pigs”
Children can make props and voice recordings that will be incorporated into the play performed by Curio Theatre Company. $20 adults, $15 children. Various times.
Through December: Holiday Markets
Still looking for a last-minute gift for that difficult-to-buy-for person on your holiday gift list? Check out this listing of holiday markets, many of which are still up and running.
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