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Jeff Brown & DiBruno Bros.; PHL’s WrestleMania preps; Parker signs Kensington curfew

ADMIN 04/04/2024

Di Bruno Bros. secures “significant” investment from Jeff Brown

The brand founded in Philly in 1939 enters a new chapter with new financial backing from former mayoral candidate Jeff Brown. The founder of regional grocery chain Brown’s Super Stores secured a significant stake in the family-run local specialty-food purveyor.

Specifics of the deal and any subsequent changes to the Di Bruno brand are still unclear. BP’s Ali Mohsen details what we know thus far. Continue reading…

The original Di Bruno Bros. (Courtesy Di Bruno Bros.)

Philly airport preps to welcome the world of wrestling fans

This week, Philadelphia International Airport will be buzzing with WWE fans traveling in for this weekend’s WrestleMania XL events at the Linc, and around the city.

BP’s Nick Kariuki was at PHL as the airport unveiled a replica wrestling ring and championship belts that will help travelers and airport workers get hyped for all the suplexes, DDT’s and top-rope frog splashes in store this week. Continue reading…

Clarence LeJeune (right) MCs PHL’s pep rally kicking off Wrestlamania week, asking Milton Creary (left) about his love of the sport. (Nick Kariuki/Billy Penn)

RECAP: What else happened?

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• Legalized marijuana in Pennsylvania has the potential to bring in more than $1 billion in tax revenue over the next five years, according to a new report. [ABC27]

• Made in America is canceled again for 2024. After abruptly pulling the plug on last year’s music festival, organizers say they’re “reimagining a live music experience” and won’t host an event in Philly this year. [WHYY]

• Mayor Parker officially signed into law a Kensington business curfew and a ban on casino-style games. [Inquirer$]

• SEPTA is fighting back against fare jumpers by testing new gates to replace the traditional turnstiles. [WHYY]

• Months after Philly banned ski masks in public spaces, there’s still no plan to enforce the new law, as residents disagree over whether the ban improves safety or puts them at risk. [NBC10]

• Get your Philly-themed solar eclipse donuts, SunChips and slush floats along with your blackout glasses. [CBS3]

MAYOR WATCH

Mayor Parker yesterday signed into law a Kensington business curfew and a ban on casino-style games.

Today, shespeaks at North10 Philadelphia’s Inaugural Gala and fundraiser benefiting the Hunting Park-East Tioga Community. (6:30 p.m.)

ON THE CALENDAR

🪴If you think plants are greener in your neighbor’s home, come to the Plant Swap at Dock Street Fishtown to give some plants a new home. (5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 4)

🍸 Happy hour with leading Philly musicians returns with Orchestra After 5: Haydn and Mozart Power Hour. Painting, a scavenger hunt, and specialty cocktails along with live music. Tickets start at $25. (5:30 p.m. games; 6:30 p.m. concert Thursday, April 4)

✏️ Bring paper, a tablet, napkins, or anything else you want to draw on for the April South Philly Drink & Draw returns at Newbold Exchange. Free beer. $10 tickets. (7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 4)