There are at least 1.5 billion reasons to proceed with the Sixers’ Center City arena proposal — the roughly $1.5 billion price tag for the project. That’s a lot of investment in the city and its people.
But as the proposal heads into its second week of City Council hearings Tuesday, it’s possible that 2 (issues) is greater than 1.5 billion. BP’s Celia Bernhardt recaps the first week of hearings, and does this (new) math. Continue reading …
Before we get into Thanksgiving and all that turkey, let’s celebrate our veggies — and the restaurants that make them delicious (and healthy). In celebration of World Vegan Month, we pulled together a list of these vegan staples, from longtime stalwarts to newcomers and popular favorites. Continue reading…
RECAP: What else happened?
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• Philadelphia is being criticized for how it’s spending millions from opioid lawsuits. [NPR]
• Burn bans are in effect throughout the Philadelphia region amid ongoing drought conditions. [6ABC]
• Philly launched a new system to provide flood alerts for Eastwick as part of ReadyPhiladelphia, providing specific warnings about possible and ongoing flooding in the neighborhood. [WHYY]
• A new SEPTA strike looms for riders in Pa. suburbs as another union’s deal expires, and negotiations with bus and subway workers resume Wednesday. [NBC10/6ABC]
• Unlike the last time the district closed schools, Philly officials say the next time, they want parents, students, and neighbors to help shape the decision-making from the beginning. [Chalkbeat]
• Philly schools are starting a new therapeutic program for students — featuring horses and donkeys. [Inquirer$]
• A new exhibit on the ecology of fashion at the Academy of Natural Sciences traces the environmental impact of the industry, featuring clothes from Drexel University’s Fox Collection. [WHYY]
MAYOR WATCH
The mayor will be in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday to attend the NCST 2024 Homeownership Policy Symposium at the Urban Institute.
ON THE CALENDAR
✊🏽 Tuesday, Nov. 19: Year of James Baldwin reading group
Organized by Saturday Free School, this event at Wooden Shoe Books on South Street is part of an ongoing series. (6:30 p.m.)
🪵 Wednesday, Nov. 20: Wood Friends BYOB Social
A casual social hangout with neighbors who work with or just love wood. Stop by Staack Moore Woodworking on E Victoria Street in Port Richmond and BYOB. (5:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
🤝🏽 Wednesday, Nov. 20: Small Businesses Card Exchange
Small business owners, start-up founders, and finance experts gather at this meet-and-greet at WHYY in Old City to learn how to launch, grow, and improve businesses with less than 50 employees. Free; RSVP required. Snacks provided. (5:30 to 8 p.m.)
✨ Thursday, Nov. 21: Opening Night of Winter in Franklin Square Park
The season’s first lighting of the Electrical Spectacle Light Show is at 6:30 p.m., with shows every half hour until 9 p.m. The show’s new song this year is “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” from the Eagles’ Christmas album, sung by The Philly Specials — Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson, and Jordan Mailata.
💿 Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 23-24: VinylCon!
A community celebration of collecting culture and discovering new music, featuring 70+ vendors, 100K+ records, a full bar, food trucks, vinyl DJs and more, all at the 23rd Street Armory! $30 early entry, $10 Saturday, Free Sunday. (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
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