Why this Center City dispensary is closing on 4/20
After four years in operation, Philadelphia-based Ethos Cannabis will close its flagship medical marijuana retail location on the ground floor of the American Postal Workers House.
However, this won’t take effect until close of business on April 20, which is coincidentally 4/20 — a date synonymous with cannabis and known as the busiest day of the year for dispensaries, celebrating the popular marijuana holiday. Continue reading…
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Couple’s quest to bring Indian spice blends to home cooking
Husband-and-wife JD Walsh and Shireen Qadri were discussing the difficulties of cooking Indian food from scratch and the convenience of pre-prepared spice mixes when “it just sort of all clicked,” Qadri told BP’s Ali Mohsen.
The result is Moji Masala, a line of organic, freshly-ground spice blends, designed to help home cooks conveniently create a range of Indian meat- or vegetable-based dishes in the comfort of their own kitchens. Continue reading…
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RECAP: What else happened?
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• Congressman Brendan Boyle says his brother, Pa. Rep. Kevin Boyle’s mental illness “has been a nightmare for our family.” An arrest warrant was issued for Kevin Boyle for allegedly violating a protection from abuse order. [WHYY/6abc]
• Philadelphia’s workforce is more educated than ever, but researchers at Pew Charitable Trusts found poverty and racial divides remain big challenges to equitable economic growth. [WHYY]
• The site of what was once the largest oil refinery on the East Coast has officially entered a new stage of its evolution as construction starts on a 300,000-square-foot building, with dozens more planned. [PlanPhilly/WHYY]
• Temple University is close to naming next president. School leaders say they’ve narrowed down their list of applicants, but have yet to disclose the names to faculty. [WHYY]
• Pennsylvania utility regulators have to turn over inspection records to the National Transportation Safety Board as part of the probe into a fatal explosion at a chocolate factory in Reading last year. [AP]
• Marple Township officials are warning pet owners to stay cautious after a dog was snatched by a coyote last week. One coyote has been found, another one may still be on the loose. [Fox29]
• Six three pointers from Nicolas Batum helped lift the Sixers over the Heat to advance to a first round playoff matchup against the Knicks. [ESPN]
• You lost it where? Jason Kelce said his Eagles Super Bowl ring is probably in a landfill after it was used in the “Lombaby Games” at the University of Cincinnati. [BP]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Cherelle Parker returns to her former council district to unveil a $7.5 million transformation of Ziegler Playground in North Philly. (3:45 p.m.)
ON THE CALENDAR
🏠 Explore the opportunities and challenges that define the Philadelphia real estate scene – tangled titles, affordable housing, condos, “couch surfing” and more. Join WHYY News for an informative Bridging Blocks discussion – “Unlocking Homeownership: Navigating Philadelphia’s Housing Landscape.” (5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18)
🌳 Get into the woods and play some nature based ‘awareness’ games while learning all about local flora and fauna with fellow adults in the Wissahickon Valley Park. $25 tickets with Wissahickon Wind Downs. (6:30 to 8 p.m. Historic Rittenhouse Town, Thursday, April 18)
🔨 Whether it’s a minor renovation or a major remodel, you can find assistance and inspiration at the Philadelphia Home Show this weekend at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Free admission with online registration or $10 at the door. (10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, April 20 & 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, April 21)
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