Biden: ‘All of us now face a time of testing’ after assassination attempt
President Joe Biden spoke to the nation Sunday evening and appealed for the country to “unite as one nation” after the attempted assassination of his predecessor, Donald Trump, and said he was ordering an independent security review of how such an attack could have happened. Continue reading …
‘Border’ play tells story of family’s separation — and return
“Somewhere Over the Border,” playing at People’s Light in Malvern from July 17 through Aug. 11, chronicles the perilous journey of playwright Brian Quijada’s mother from El Salvador to the United States when she was 16. “I wasn’t prepared for the amount of family therapy this show would be doing,” he said. Continue reading …
RECAP: What else happened?
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• We talk to viral star Tyler Gyursin, who has eaten at least 3,000 Wawa meals in the past 3 years [Billy Penn]
• Free Library nearing 6 days of free service [WHYY]
• City declares heat health emergency ‘until further notice’ [WHYY]
• Remembering half century of civic leadership from Walt D’Alessio [Billy Penn]
• Dorothy, the I-76 pig, wasn’t the latest animal to wander Philly’s roadways [Billy Penn]
• Benjamin Rush Garden re-opens with a gift from the late Queen Elizabeth II [WHYY]
MAYOR WATCH
The mayor has no public appearances scheduled for Monday, July 15.
ON THE CALENDAR
👒 Tuesday, July 16: Corinthian Gardens history pop-up
A Philadelphian shares her connection to the Marquis de Lafayette, at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Reservations requested.
🎉 Thursday, July 18: Brewerytown Sidewalk Social
Join your neighbors to celebrate community businesses, artists, food trucks, and performers, at 28th and Girard Avenue. (6 to 8 p.m.)
👓 Friday, July 19: Eye exams and glasses for kids
No-cost eye exams for kids made available to kids who have previously failed a vision screening or have eye issues. (10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.)
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