#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY
Nighttime reflections
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Progressive Chris Rabb wins 3rd Congressional District race
State Rep. Chris Rabb’s victory is an upset to the Democratic establishment and may provide a glimpse into the direction of the party.
The self-styled progressive benefitted from political endorsements from the left and a grassroots ground game by local progressive groups such as the Philadelphia Democratic Socialists of America and the Working Families Party. Continue reading…
City preps to protect residents near Lemon Hill World Cup fest
People who live near the fan fest site at East Fairmount Park have raised concerns that it will also bring traffic congestion, illegal parking and a spillover of disorderly soccer fans around Kelly Drive and other adjacent areas.
In an effort to prevent that, city officials are distributing residential parking passes, and planning road closures and ride share restrictions. Continue reading…
ELECTION WATCH
Here is a quick recap of other local election results and news:
In Philly:
- Both ballot questions passed overwhelmingly: Philadelphia will become the first city in the country to offer its own retirement plan and the Office of the Youth Ombudsman will become permanent.
Outside Philly:
- Bob Harvie wins the Democratic primary for Pa.’s 1st Congressional District in Bucks County. [WHYY]
- Three Republican state senators — Lisa Baker, Camera Bartolotta, and Chris Gebhard — survived challenges fueled by money connected to the skill games industry. [Spotlight PA]
- Janelle Stelson, Bob Harvie, and Bob Brooks won the party’s nomination in three swing districts. [Spotlight PA]
RECAP: What else happened?
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• 57 Philadelphia schools go virtual today due to a May heat wave. [WHYY]
• Staying hydrated/drinking enough water is just one tip from experts on how to stay healthy and safe during this heat wave. [WHYYx2]
• St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in North Philly announces layoffs ahead of kidney transplant program closure. [WHYY]
• The Philadelphia Housing Authority plans to develop a long-vacant Fairhill lot, benefitting low-income seniors. [WHYY’s PlanPhilly]
• Philly asked, and you decided: this local artist’s quote was chosen to be on the city’s Harriett Tubman statue. [Billy Penn]
• Over 100 patients were evacuated last night from South Philly’s Methodist Hospital due to a power outage caused by flooding in the building’s basement. [NBC10]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker joins the ribbon cutting ceremony for a new Innovation and Manufacturing Center at 4537 Wayne Avenue, #44, designed to support small business growth through hands-on training, access to equipment, and collaborative resources. (10 a.m.)
Parker speaks at the Little Flower Catholic High School Women in Leadership Speaker Series on leadership, service and the importance of young people in the city’s future. (1:30 p.m.)
Weekly brief on gun violence prevention (with PCGVR)
We publish this report each week in partnership with the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting.
- Philly DA awards $500K to support youth summer programs, prevent violence. [NBC10]
- How do you grieve the victim of an unsolved homicide? These people have been through It. [The Marshall Project]
- Over $23 million in state grants for grassroot, community anti-violence groups and after-school programs in Philadelphia was awarded. [PA Senate]
- 16 people were killed in Philly in April. Here are their names. [Philadelphia Obituary Project]
By the numbers in Philadelphia
- 22: Shooting victims recorded from May 10 to May 16 with 1 fatality, according to city data. During the previous week, 21 shooting victims were recorded, including 7 fatalities. [Source: nickhand.dev]
- 48: Year-to-date homicides, down 40% vs. last year’s pace; down 76% vs. five years ago. [Philly Police]
BILLY PENN GUIDES
🚶🏽♀️ Alt Philly history walking tours guide
🎭 Philly’s comedy scene
🌱 Spring in Philly guide
🎤 Philly Record Store Guide
⚽ Billy Penn’s FIFA World Cup Guide
🛍️ Thrifty in Philly guide
📚 Book lovers’ guide to Philly
🍹 Non-alcoholic Philly
😋 Dining in Philly
🏃🏽 Philly Runners Guide
ON THE CALENDAR
🗓️ For the **FULL LIST** of this week’s events calendar, visit BillyPenn.com!
The Philadelphia Senior Expo (Thursday), BBQ Pop-Up (Friday) and holiday weekend-long Renaissance Faire at Fort Mifflin are just a few things kicking off summer!
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Thursday, May 21: People You Should Know: Philadelphia’s Sports Economy
WHYY is partnering with the Center City Business Association for an informed discussion with area sports executives from 8 to 10 a.m. at WHYY, 150 N. 6th Street. Enter promo code “WHYY30″ to receive a $30 off discount from the $75 admission!
