The SS United States will remain in Philly for a little while longer, after the ship’s trip to the Gulf of Mexico was delayed by a tropical storm there. But the “The Big U’s” trip will start Thursday when it will be towed by tug boats from Pier 82 to Pier 80 on the Delaware waterfront. Learn more about Thursday’s events, as well as the best places to see the eventual departure. Continue reading …
Sixers team officials were at City Council Wednesday to sell their proposed $1.3 billion arena. But council members took an icier tone and appeared far more impatient with team officials, in part because important components of the proposal had yet to be finalized.
“Here we are, we’re ready to figure out what we’re gonna do here, and some of these things really should have been nailed down,” Councilmember Cindy Bass said. What were the issues in play? Continue reading …
RECAP: What else happened?
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• Pa. House Republicans picked a new floor leader after failing to regain majority in a close election. Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford) is in his fifth term in the chamber. [AP/Capital-Star]
• The Penn Museum discovered what it thinks might be more remains from victims of the 1985 MOVE bombing. [WHYY]
• Philly’s Christmas tree arrived from upstate New York yesterday. It is a 55-year-old, 50-foot Albie Concolor White Fur tree. [6ABC]
• The Senate race between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick is headed to a recount. [WHYY]
• Thomas Jefferson University named Susan C. Aldridge as president — the first woman to serve in the position — and she says her focus is on fostering synergy between the university, its hospitals and its health insurance arm. [WHYY]
• Giant will open a new 40,000-square-foot store in South Philadelphia at Broad and Washington on Dec. 13, then close its Heirloom Market store in Center City (8th and Market) on Dec. 28. [NBC10/PhillyVoice]
• 95% of dorms on Temple’s campus are occupied following a spike in enrollment and the adding of UArts students, leading to efforts to update housing processes and improve conditions. [Temple News]
• Vinny Curry, defensive end and Super Bowl champion, is retiring as a Philadelphia Eagle. [CBS3]
MAYOR WATCH
12:30 p.m.: The mayor will deliver remarks at the Heart of Philadelphia Award Luncheon hosted by the Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association, at The Ritz-Carlton, 10 Ave. of the Arts. The Heart of Philadelphia is awarded yearly to an individual or organization that has had a significant impact on the Philadelphia hotel industry.
ON THE CALENDAR
🎄 Thursday, Nov. 14: Manayunk Tree Lighting + Get Lit! Stroll
Manayunk’s annual tree lighting ceremony at Canal View Park (4418 Main Street) will host special guests and live performances by The City Belles, John Gilbride, Emily Drinker, and Santa Claus. Activities include letter-writing, ornament decorating, giveaways, and more. The Jolly Trolley, Get Lit! Stroll and decor competition will also be taking place. (5:30 to 7 p.m. ceremony; to midnight for the Stroll)
🎞️ Thursday, Nov. 14 through Sunday, Nov. 24: 44th Jewish Film and Media Festival
12 films, including a shorts program, master class, family event, comedy night, and more at locations throughout Philly. Tickets and times vary.
👠 Friday, Nov. 15: The Ecology of Fashion Opening Celebration
Drexel and the Academy of Natural Sciences debut “The Ecology of Fashion” exhibit, featuring costumes and specimens highlighting how clothes impact the relationship between nature and humans. Live demos, a thrift market, jazz music, food and a cash bar. $25 per person. (6:30 to 9 p.m.)
🪡 Friday to Sunday, Nov. 15-17: 48th Annual PMA Contemporary Craft Show
Unique, one-of-a-kind works by 195 artists from across the U.S., representing 13 diverse categories of art and design, plus 24 guest artists from Italy. $20 for one day, $25 for two days, $5 children under 13.
🎶 Saturday, Nov. 16: Heavenly Intonations: Laurel Hill’s Musical Legacy
Visit the Laurel Hill Cemetery gravesites of those who contributed in some way to the musical legacy of America and hear some of their work. $17 ages 13+, $15 seniors/students, $8 age 12 and under. (1 to 3 p.m.)
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