No love lost as Phillies, Mets meet in playoffs for first time ever
Well, it’s finally happening: The Phillies and the Mets are playing each other in the postseason for the first time ever. These are two teams whose fans, despite their similarities, hate each other, even though historically it’s been rare for…
Trump and Kemp unite for hurricane recovery briefing in Georgia
AUGUSTA, GA – Sometimes disasters can bring people together, and that’s what happened Friday for former president Donald Trump and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, who appeared together in Georgia for the first time since 2020 for a briefing on Hurricane…
In One Day, Four NYCHA Developments Convert to PACT Private Management
After roughly three years of planning and engagement, four NYCHA developments now have new managers through one of the public housing preservation initiatives, aimed at unlocking repair funds. NYCHA A PACT planning meeting with tenants at NYCHA’s Boston Road Plaza…
Georgia Board of Public Health cancels monthly meetings
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com As a plume of smoke from a chemical fire hangs over metro Atlanta, amid a state of emergency after deadly Hurricane Helene, and in the wake of a Covid surge that hit a new summer…
Atlanta Ronald McDonald House seeks $12.2 million for new facility
A rendering of the new Ronald McDonald House in Brookhaven. (Courtesy Perkins + Will) Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities (ARMHC) is making a push for the last $12.2 million of a $90 million goal to build a new facility in…
Drug deaths decline; World Cup poster deadline; Penn Med agreement
Fewer Philadelphians are dying from drug overdoses, according to new city data released Wednesday, which shows a decline in fatalities for the first time in five years. Data from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health show that an estimated 1,122 residents died…
‘To The Polls’ encourages passersby to consider their vote’s impact
“To The Polls,” the bi-annual collaboration between Mural Arts and artist Conrad Benner, is back in LOVE Park this fall. The project, which aims to bolster voter turnout, features the work of six Philly-based artists and remains in the park…
Southeast Michigan residents are trapped in Lebanon
click to enlarge Shutterstock Hezbollah fighters, dressed in military uniform in Lebanon, carry a coffin wrapped in a yellow flag, mourning a fallen comrade from battles with Israel. Arab American groups are pressing the federal government to take stronger actions…
Double voting scandal hits Macomb County as 4 face felony charges
click to enlarge Mark Bialek/ZUMA Press Wire Supporters react as they listen to Donald Trump’s speech live on the radio outside of Drake Enterprises, an automotive supplier in Clinton Township in Macomb County. Macomb County, a hotbed of Trump supporters…
SEPTA talks what-ifs; WNBA in Philly?; Weekend events
This summer, the thought was the regional transit agency’s $240 million budget deficit would be addressed by the state in September. It’s October, and that hasn’t happened. Why not? Will it? Where would the money come from? And what happens if it…
Brookhaven MARTA station to close for six weeks beginning Oct. 7
Pavers at the Brookhaven MARTA station will be replaced this fall. (Courtesy MARTA) MARTA is restricting access to the Brookhaven station this fall when construction crews replace the 40-year-old pavers on the rail station platform. From Oct. 7-Nov. 15, MARTA…
MAC announces appointment of Kristi Brigman as CEDO
Kristi Brigman The Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) has announced that Kristi Brigman will step into the role of chief economic development officer. In her new role, Brigman will lead the team that drives the Chamber’s economic development strategy, ecosystem development,…
Womxnhouse Detroit returns with a defiant reclamation of womanhood
Entering Womxnhouse Detroit’s 2024 installation feels like being in my grandmother’s living room. Tables are crowded with knickknacks, lottery tickets, and those ceramic good luck elephants. Walls serve as a family tree decorated with photos of relatives and occasionally someone…
Upper Westside’s Westside Stride returns on Oct. 6
Courtesy Upper Westside Improvement District The second-annual Westside Stride will return to Howell Mill Road for a fun-filled afternoon on Saturday, Oct. 6. Howell Mill Road will be opened to pedestrians, bikers, walkers, strollers and rollers from 8th Street to Trabert…
Live After 5: Enjoy free live music performances in Midtown Atlanta
One of the top priorities express by the Midtown Atlanta community is the desire for more live music in outdoor public spaces. In response, Midtown Alliance created LIVE After 5, a free outdoor music series that invites residents, office workers,…
BioLab fire in Conyers causes haze, chemical smell in Atlanta
A smokey haze from the BioLab chemical fire in Conyers lingered over I-20 on Oct. 2. (Photo by Collin Kelley) Friday, Oct. 4, 9:45 a.m. Georgia health officials warn that shifting winds could mean more haze and the smell of…
Metro Atlanta volunteers gear up for Hands On Atlanta Week
From Oct 5 through Oct. 12, thousands of volunteers will gather across metro Atlanta to fight food insecurity, increase educational equity, support Hurricane Helene relief efforts and protect and preserve greenspaces for Hands On Atlanta Week – the city’s largest…
Rough Draft: Atlanta’s bio-lab fire, Hurricane Helene impact, and more
Fall into Friday Oct. 4 — Officials warned of hazy skies and chlorine odors in metro Atlanta from the BioLab fire. Rockdale County schools shifted to virtual learning next week, while local leaders called for the plant’s closure. ☁️ Cloudy and 77°…
‘The Outrun’: addiction and recovery in the wild
Saoirse Ronan in “The Outrun” (Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics). The Orkney Islands are a beautiful place. Beautiful, but tough. With rugged cliffs, sparkling seas, and landscapes that have been shaped over millions of years, the islands are a…
Breakfast spot Effin Egg readies to open in Detroit’s Midtown
A new fast-casual breakfast sandwich restaurant with a colorful name is set to open in Midtown. The cheekily named Effin Egg — a play on a vulgar expression familiar to fans of The Big Lebowski — is moving into the…
“A Different Man” delivers on the satire
Sebastian Stan in “A Different Man” (Photo courtesy of A24). Toward the beginning of “A Different Man,” Edward (Sebastian Stan) experiences the very real, very relatable fear of being perceived on public transportation. But Edward has more cause than most…
President Biden calls for urgent aid bill for victims of Hurricane Helene
President Joe Biden called on Congress Thursday to pass a supplemental spending bill to aid victims of Hurricane Helene in Georgia and other Southeastern states. After touring storm damage from last week’s massive storm in South Georgia, Biden dismissed remarks…
Atlanta Westside organizations receive $4.5m for job training
Photo courtesy Arthur M. Blank Foundation The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation has awarded nearly $4.5 million to three organizations to provide job training to residents living in Atlanta’s Westside neighborhoods of English Avenue and Vine City, in an effort…
Tiiu Maavere secures second place in CrossFit World Title
Members of ‘Maavere’s Mafia’ came to Birmingham to watch their friend Tiiu (center, holding water bottle) compete in the CrossFit World Title in Birmingham, Ala. (Photo provided by Joe Winterscheidt) Over Labor Day weekend, qualifiers traveled to Birmingham, AL to…
As legislators dither, SEPTA considers giant fare hike
A state funding plan to close SEPTA’s budget deficit is swimming into view — but very, very slowly, legislators and transit advocates say. A complicated, contentious deal involving new gambling taxes is still being negotiated. Some lawmakers may not want…
How a Queens STEAM Center at JFK Will Elevate Education
“We envision our students graduating with work experience that prepares them to get paid internships, prior learning credits, and to launch careers at JFK Airport.” Flickr/Port Authority of New York and New Jersey A plane taking off at JFK Airport….
Alcaldía eliminará y reemplazará ActionNYC, programa de ayuda legal gratuita a inmigrantes inaugurado por administración de Blasio.
Si bien la alcaldía seguirá financiando una red de organizaciones comunitarias y proveedores de servicios jurídicos sin ánimo de lucro al servicio de los inmigrantes, ya no se les exigirá a dichas organizaciones que ofrezcan programas institucionales con presencia física…
Helene death toll still rising in Georgia as power outages shrink
Gov Brian Kemp gives an update on Hurricane Helene recovery on Oct. 3 at the State Capitol. (Screenshot) About 270,000 customers in Georgia still were without electricity Thursday, six days after Hurricane Helene cut a destructive swath across the southeastern…
Sandy Springs Fire Department’s memorial service for Jack McElfish
A memorial service will be held for Jack McElfish, the first Sandy Springs fire chief, on Oct. 14 at Byers Theatre. (Provided by Sandy Springs) The City of Sandy Springs will host a memorial service for Jack McElfish, the first…
DDOT bus driver with history of crashes sentenced for killing pedestrian in downtown Detroit
click to enlarge City of Detroit DDOT bus in downtown Detroit. A former Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) bus driver who was involved in 19 crashes during her career was sentenced to at least six months in jail Thursday after…
How Prepared Is New York City to Face the Next Big Storm?
The comptroller’s office says some inroads have been made but “far more is needed to be fully prepared for heavy storms.” Benjamin Kanter/Mayoral Photo Office Rainy weather in Manhattan in 2018. Since the news of Mayor Eric Adams federal corruption…
Mail-in voting guide; Arts group rebrand; Weekly gun violence brief
Many people find voting by mail more convenient than going to a polling place. If you want to mail in your ballot, but haven’t registered, there’s still time. Billy Penn’s Meir Rinde provides information on process and deadlines, as well as…
Weekend festivals in Atlanta, Oct. 5-6
It’s a busy weekend of events and festivals around Atlanta. Here are six not to miss: Decatur Book FestivalThe Decatur Book Festival kicks off Friday night with a keynote from famed author and poet Joyce Carol Oates. Saturday will be…
This week at the Farmers Market
Rough Draft Atlanta is partnering with Community Farmers Markets to let you know what’s in season at your local market. Each week, we’ll share a list of ingredients that are farm fresh as well as a couple of recipes including…
Philly’s WNBA advocates weigh in on team update in the Sixers arena proposal
Last week’s 76ers arena proposal from Mayor Cherelle Parker and city officials had an unexpected nugget for women’s sports fans in the area: the Sixers’ goal to bring a WNBA franchise to the city. That buried nugget on page 66…
Sandy Springs removed 56 felled trees after hurricane
Due to some damages caused by the storm this past weekend, Windsor Meadows Park is closed until Thursday. City Manager Eden Freeman said the storm showed the city made a good investment in buying the property. (Provided by City of…
Hurricane Helene’s impact on Atlanta: Latest updates and news
Thursday’s ticker Oct. 3 — If you’re looking for ways to help those affected by Hurricane Helene in Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida we’ve posted a growing list of organizations collecting donations. 🌤️ Mostly sunny and 82° today. 💨 State and federal…
DeKalb County to pay $30,000 in land annexation lawsuit
Judge Nora Polk of DeKalb County Superior Court DeKalb County has been ordered to pay the city of Brookhaven $30,000 to settle a civil action lawsuit involving the 2020 annexation of land at Briarcliff Road and North Druid Hills Road….
Quick Bites Oct. 3: Sunday pickleball social hour and open play, pumpkin spice soft serve, and a mini martini happy hour
Atrium at Ponce City Market offers a mini martini happy hour every Tuesday and Thursday. (Provided by Atrium) This story is from Side Dish, our weekly Thursday newsletter about Atlanta’s dining scene. Subscribe for free via the Newsletters tab at…
Wellness Fair focuses on mental health and nutrition
Nutritional and mental health will be the focus of the Spartan Wellness Community Engagement Fair. (Provided by North Springs High/The Link) North Springs High School will host the Spartan Wellness Community Engagement Fair on Thursday, Oct. 10 from 4 to 6 p.m., the…
Poetry Reading Session 4 with Karen Head, Collin Kelley, Erin Hoover & Willie Kinard, III
Join us for a Poetry Reading with Karen Head, Collin Kelley, Erin Hoover & Willie Kinard, III. The reading will be held on Sat., Oct. 5th at 2:45 p.m. on the Emory University Poetry Stage in the Decatur Library. Following the reading,…
Georgia attorney general seeks to reinstate six-week abortion ban
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has asked the state Supreme Court to allow Georgia’s six-week abortion ban to be enforced again while the state’s appeal is being considered. The six-week ban was tossed aside Monday when Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert…
Detroit City Beef is serving sandwiches by chef Matty Matheson from ‘The Bear’
Chef Matty Matheson — perhaps better known to some from his acting role in the FX series The Bear — is bringing a taste of Chicago to Detroit. The acclaimed chef (who also serves as executive producer of the hit…
Kamala Harris visits Augusta, Georgia, post-Hurricane Helene
Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday headed to Augusta, GA, alongside Sen. Jon Ossoff, Democrat of Georgia, to survey the damage from Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm that hit Southeastern states — Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee,…
Sinkhole closes Lake Forrest Drive due to Hurricane Helene
A sinkhole on Lake Forrest Drive in the city of Atlanta, bordering Sandy Springs. (Photo via Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul) A portion of Lake Forrest Drive near Chastain Park in Atlanta is closed indefinitely due to damage caused by…
Calendar: Atlanta Art Week & Fair
Art on Paper in New York City, 2021. Provided by AMP. With so much to see and do in Atlanta next week as the Atlanta Art Week and Atlanta Art Fair fill our city with artistic experiences, I wanted to…
BioLab fire in Conyers causes haze, chemical smell in Atlanta
A large plume of smoke rises in Conyers during a fire at the BioLab chemical plant on Sunday, Sept. 29. (Photo via Rockdale County) Wednesday, Oct. 2, 3:30 p.m. Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency said Wednesday that Atlanta…
ILA strike causes closure of Savannah and Brunswick ports
A ship sales into the Port of Savannah. (Photo by Collin Kelley) The ports of Savannah and Brunswick were closed for a second day Wednesday, the result of a longshoremen’s strike affecting ports along the East and Gulf coasts from…
Paces Mill River take-out closure until May 2025
The rehabilitation project was scheduled to start construction in a few weeks, so combined with hurricane recovery the Paces Mill river take-out will be closed until May 2025. (Provided by Cumberland CID) Most of Paces Mill, the last river take-out…
Relief funds and volunteer efforts for Hurricane Helene
Helene caused major damage to roads in Western North Carolina (pictured), as well as many areas in Georgia, South Carolina, and Virginia. (Photo supplied by Minford family). We’ve gathered information about how you can help contribute to Hurricane Helene relief…