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‘A vote is an act of hope’: Philly nonprofit connects with voters using unique approach
Adam Barbanel-Fried believes in the power of personal connections. As director of the nonprofit Changing the Conversation Together for Progress, he focuses on training “deep canvassers.”
His volunteers take a unique approach that research suggests is more effective at getting people to vote. Continue reading …
The time the Phillies were admonished by the Pope. No, not THAT Pope …
It was their team’s general manager, Paul Owens, whose nickname referenced his likeness to Paul VI. And on Sept. 1, 1980, the Phils’ Pope laid into a talented, underachieving team to let them know time was short. What happened next is Phillies lore. Continue reading …
RECAP: What else happened?
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• SEPTA advises riders to not buy September passes until the agency reverses a planned fare hike after a judge blocked the plan. [NBC10]
• A Philly biotech company is in trouble for claiming its pesticide product could kill the COVID virus. [PhillyVoice]
• A march in Kensington honored those killed by opioids. [Kensington Voice]
• Temple researchers say sports can help young women develop leadership skills, but they can run into bias. [WHYY]
• A boy was rescued by a park visitor after he got on the HersheyPark monorail tracks. [Inq$$]
• Philly’s Waterdogs lacrosse team is at Subaru Park today for a playoff game. [BP]
• The Fringe Festival returns to Philly, in two and sometimes three languages, and blurs the line between artists and audience. [WHYY/Billy Penn]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker will join the Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO for the 38th Annual Tri-State Labor Day Parade & Family Festival, on S. Columbus Blvd. (10 a.m.)
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20+ Labor Day weekend ideas, including some highlights below.
Through Monday, Sept. 1: 153rd annual Volksfest
The annual German festival is happening Saturday through Monday at Cannstatter Volksfest-Verein, a German heritage organization in Northeast Philly. Admission is $10 for one day, $15 for a two-day pass, and $20 for all three days. (Starts 12 p.m. each day)
Monday, Sept. 1: Philadelphia Labor Day ‘FREE 5K’ & 10K
Run into autumn with this race starting in front of the Rocky Steps and along Kelly Drive’s scenic views. Every runner receives a finisher’s medal, chip-timed results, free event photos and post-race snacks. $50-$65 registration or lottery (7:30 a.m.)
Monday, Sept. 1: 38th Annual Tri-State Labor Day Parade
Philly region unions and community supporters will march in the annual parade starting at Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 Hall at 1301 S. Columbus Blvd. & Washington Ave. (10 a.m. start time)
Monday, Sept. 1: 3rd annual Labor Day Celebration at FDR Park
A scavenger hunt, archery ages 10+, nature crafts, Smokey the Bear, food and more. Free. (12 to 2 p.m.)
Tuesday, Sept. 2: The $5 Showcase
Every first Tuesday of the month at Plays & Players Theatre at Quigs Pub, enjoy some of the best comedic talent in Philly for only $5. $7.18 tickets. (7:30 p.m.)
Thursday, Sept. 4: Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll
The second and final edition of the season! Local businesses and community vendors offer one-night-only deals for $1, $3, or $5 while local musicians and artists provide entertainment up and down Baltimore Ave from 40th to 51st Streets. (5 to 8 p.m.)
