After a hard-fought campaign had been described in apocalyptic terms by both sides — as the end of the United States, as the end of democracy — it ended with a historic result: Donald Trump will become the 47th president of the United States. (On Thursday, the AP called the U.S. Senate race for GOP challenger Dave McCormick.)
It was certain that no matter how it ended, some people would feel great and some would despair. So we sent several reporters out on the streets of Philadelphia on an unseasonably warm November afternoon, with a question: How are you feeling? Continue reading …
Thousands of SEPTA union workers will stay on the job Friday as they continue negotiating with the transit agency.
While their contract expired at midnight, leaders of Transit Workers Union Local 234 report that talks are progressing, so members will keep working as negotiations go on. Continue reading …
RECAP: What else happened?
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• Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital closed its inpatient behavioral health unit, in a blow to residents of Delaware County and Southwest Philadelphia. [WHYY]
• The Philadelphia Union have parted ways with head coach Jim Curtin, the team announced Thursday. [Billy Penn]
• Philly school leaders will use district funds to extend services for students experiencing homelessness, for one more year. Services were set to expire due to the end of federal pandemic relief aid.
• The Philadelphia region remains under drought watch. Here’s what you need to know. [WHYY]
• Theatre Ariel’s upcoming production asks a question: Can we ever step out of the shadow of trauma? [Billy Penn]
• The schedule of public hearing dates at City Council on the proposed Sixers arena has been released and spans eight days from November 12 through December 3. [6ABC]
• Several local bridges will be closed temporarily in the early morning hours of Friday, Nov. 15 to allow for the SS United States to begin its final voyage to the Gulf of Mexico to become an artificial reef after sitting dormant for decades in Philly’s harbor. [PennLive/WHYY/Billy Penn]
• With the election over, here’s where to recycle campaign signs in the Philly area. [PhillyVoice]
MAYOR WATCH
The mayor will join the Friends of the Wissahickon to celebrate the organization’s 100th anniversary, at The Pump House, 615 Righters Ferry Rd., Bala Cynwyd. (6:15 p.m.)
ON THE CALENDAR
🏃🏼 Saturday, Nov. 9: Rocky Run
Cheer the runners of the annual Rocky Run, which starts and ends at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Rocky steps! The 5K starts at 7 a.m. and the 10K starts at 8 a.m.
📗 Saturday, Nov. 9: Green Book Walking Tour
Join All That Philly Jazz Director Faye Anderson on a walking tour of Green Book sites in Center City and South Philly, where African American travelers from the 1930s through 1960s could go safely. $25 tickets. (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
🎶 Saturday, Nov. 9: PMA Performance: Chorus in Flight
London-based artist, poet, and filmmaker Julianknxx collaborates with a Philly-based choir, drawing from West African traditions of oral histories as part of the programming for the PMA’s “The Time Is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure.” Free with $30 museum admission. (11:30 a.m.)
✊🏽 Saturday, Nov. 9: Peoplehood Parade & Pageant
This annual event in West Philly brings together dozens of cultural and neighborhood advocacy groups for a celebration of solidarity, art, and action. Gather at the Paul Robeson House at 12 p.m. for the parade, which starts at 1 p.m. and winds through Clark Park!
🎨 Sunday, Nov. 10: Graphic Novels & Gentrification book talk
Swing by the Chinatown’s Ginger Arts Center for an author talk and workshop about the graphic novel creation process, where you can get your book signed by Shaina Lu and maybe even make some art at this family friendly event! (10 to 11:30 a.m.)
🌿 Friday-Sunday, Nov. 8-10: Love Your Park Fall Weekend
Over 100 Philly parks need help with collecting leaves for compost, planting trees and flower bulbs, and cleaning up after a busy summer season. Show your favorite local park some love! Check out the map & list here. (Various times)
🎞️ Nov. 7 through Sunday, Nov. 17: Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival
The 17th annual festival returns with dozens of short and feature-length films centering the AANHPI communities, screening at locations across Philly, including the Asian Arts Initiative, Moore College, and Vox Populi. Ticket prices vary.
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