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Justice Jackson in Philly; Krasner impeachment win; UArts endowment question

ADMIN 09/27/2024

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is touring the country in support of her memoir “Lovely One.” On Saturday, she’ll be at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church, at an event hosted by Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books. The event is already sold out, with about 4,000 people expected.

The first Black woman to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court will chat with 6ABC News anchor Tamala Edwards about her life and journey to the Supreme Court. We’ll report out on the event in this newsletter on Monday. Continue reading…

Twenty years since the release of their debut album, “You’re A Woman, I’m A Machine,” Death From Above 1979 are marking the anniversary with a tour, including a tour stop Friday at Underground Arts in Callowhill.

“The Philly shows are always such a relief to me because it has that East Coast punk rock energy,” drummer and vocalist Sebastien Grainger said. “There’s always been this very kinetic feeling with Philly.” Continue reading…

Sebastien Grainger (left) and Jesse F. Keeler (right) discuss their plans for liberation ahead of the Death From Above 1979 tour of the United States and Canada. (Photo by Eva Michon)

RECAP: What else happened?

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• Philly DA Larry Krasner scored a legal win against a GOP impeachment effort when the state Supreme Court ruled that articles of impeachment “became null and void” when that legislative session came to a close. [WHYY]

• A new bill would give Philly the green light to sue landlords for price-fixing rental rates. [WHYY’s PlanPhilly]

• Who should get the $63M endowment money of UArts? It depends on who you ask. It’s up to a judge to decide. [WHYY]

• The National Park Service recently discovered a crack in the north-facing clock of Independence Hall’s tower. The break is likely the result of “an imperfection in the glass or tight glazing clamps” and will be repaired this fall. [PhillyVoice]

• The Phillies are headed to the playoffs: Here’s when, where and how to watch. [WHYY]

• The 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show’s theme is “Gardens of Tomorrow.” [Axios]

MAYOR WATCH

The mayor has no public events scheduled for today.

ON THE CALENDAR

🐦‍⬛ Friday-Sunday, Sept. 27-29: Downtown Poetry Festival
The 4th annual festival honors Edgar Allan Poe and features panels, lectures, readings, and more. (Various times)

🎒Saturday, Sept. 28: 2024 Philly Civics Fair
The Free Library celebrates all things civics, where community vendors, special guest panels, and giveaways will be around for all ages. Free; Registration encouraged. (9 a.m.)

🎲 Saturday, Sept. 28: Queen & Rook Fantasy Faire Block Party
Free tickets are still available for this event, featuring activities and quests with the Philadelphia LARP Society, performances from fire spinners, stage sword fighters, Shakespearean musical comedy, and a Slavic choir. Drink mead and kombucha. Raffle prizes every hour! (1 to 8 p.m.)

🍹 Saturday, Sept. 28: Fishtown Fall Feastivale
Frankford Avenue will be full of local foods, cocktails, beer, local artists and retail vendors, and even a dunk tank! (12 to 8 p.m.)

🛍️ Saturday, Sept. 28: Midtown Village Fall Festival
Live entertainment, cocktails, food and beverage sampling, merchant and vendor displays, crafters, children’s activities and more! FREE. (12 to 8 p.m.)

🪦 Sunday, Sept. 29: Bones and Bodies in the Graveyards
Get ready for October and Halloween with this talk led by a Rutgers forensic consultant and educator, all about excavations at the graveyard across from Betsy Ross House. At Old Pine St Presbyterian Church. (1:30 p.m.)