World Cup fan fest bound for Fairmount Park’s Lemon Hill
When the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup arrives, soccer fans will have the chance to see some of the globe’s best footballing talent live at Lincoln Financial Field.
BP’s Nick Kariuki got all the details on options for the majority of fans who won’t be able to score tickets to the Linc’s six games, including info on the site for Philly’s official watch party site for the tournament. Continue reading…
SEPTA steps up penalties for quality-of-life crimes
Beginning July 1, SEPTA will increase its enforcement of quality-of-life crimes on the transit system with a goal to make trains and buses safer, cleaner and more appealing to the riding public.
When the pandemic hit, SEPTA Police Chief Chuck Lawson said the agency changed its enforcement model, replacing stiff financial penalties and court dates with a simple $25 fine.
Lawson says that change just hasn’t been working. Continue reading…
RECAP: What else happened?
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• Pennsylvania lawmakers have unveiled a bipartisan bill to legalize adult-use marijuana, a move that could bring in more than $1 billion in tax revenue over the next five years. [ABC27]
• Pennsylvania court will decide whether skill game terminals are gambling machines. [Fox29]
• The Philadelphia region is under a Heat Advisory through Saturday morning, when it will transition to an Excessive Heat Watch. [WHYY]
• UArts’ legal team said they don’t have the money to pay employees what is owed under federal law, financial information “does not exist” at the moment, and that investigating what caused the school’s collapse is “not a priority.” [Inquirer$]
• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, which has provided the Philadelphia Eagles’ orthopedic doctors since 2004, has ended its relationship with the team, to avoid “future malpractice risk.” [CBS]
• A new street sign at 12th and Chestnut honors the life and legacy of Michael Hinson, a Black LGBTQ+ leader who is known as a “history maker.” [PGN]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker is in Kansas City attending the US Conference of Mayors.
ON THE CALENDAR
🎨 Friday-Saturday, June 21-22: UArts U ARE ART fundraiser
Support UArts faculty, alumni, and displaced students at this social and art event with wine, soda, and light bites along with art and artists who create paintings, fantasy boudoir photos, comics, and more. Donations at the door. (7 to 9 p.m. each day)
🎉 Saturday, June 22: Summer Solstice Block Party
Enjoy live music all day along a pedestrian-only stretch of Queen Village, hosted by MilkBoy and Fitz on 4th. (12 to 8 p.m.)
🪇 Saturday-Sunday, June 22-23: Concilio’s Hispanic Fiesta
Part of the 2024 Wawa Welcome America festivities, this celebration of Hispanic culture through food, dance, and music includes Merengue music icon Joseph Fonseca and Salsa star Huey Dunbar on the JFK Boulevard Bridge. FREE. (2 to 8 p.m. daily)
🎶 Saturday, June 22: Summer Solstice Music Festival
Come to Roxborough for this outdoor outdoor party with live music, food trucks, and a beer garden. Starts at 2 p.m.
🎞️ Sunday, June 23: United We Heal Film Festival
This social justice film festival screens dynamic films that amplify marginalized voices, raises awareness, and delivers authentic storytelling. $25 to $55 tickets. (4 to 10 p.m.)
🌈 Sunday, June 23: East Passyunk Avenue Pride
Queers on the Ave is back and South Philly’s biggest LGBTQ mixer returns louder and prouder than ever. Come out for a festive night of food, drink, drag, dancing and more, hosted by the East Passyunk Avenue BID. $15 ticket donations include food and drink. (5 to 9 p.m. at Society Hill Dance Academy)
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