Cousins Justin Steinberg and Matt Brodsky started Sacred Vice Brewery as a passion project. With the opening this year of a taproom in Kensington, it continues to grow and delight its customers. BP’s Ali Mohsen shares the cousins’ story, and plans for what’s next. Continue reading …
The exhibit, at LOVE Park, features six Philly-based artists, all of whom reflect upon the importance of voting, even though not all of them CAN vote in America. BP’s Kiersten Tate shares their stories, their art, and the thought animating the project. Continue reading …
RECAP: What else happened?
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• Pennsylvania’s high court declined to resolve mail-in ballot questions before the November election. [6ABC]
• Pa. voters trust their local election officials most, according to a recent poll. [Spotlight PA]
• Groups gathered for vigils and memorials across Philly to remember the lives lost in Israel and Gaza since Oct. 7 of last year. The Wietzman museum also debuted a traveling exhibit recreating the attack on a music festival. [WHYYx2/Inquirer$]
• Three years after Hurricane Ida, East Falls and Manayunk business leaders released a 72-page flood mitigation study that outlines short-term solutions such as evacuation plans, and long-term road and stormwater infrastructure projects that would require significant funding. [WHYY]
• Although Philly stadium workers ended their strike going into the Phillies playoffs, they continue to call for fans to boycott Aramark. [WHYY]
• Sunday’s Mural Arts Fest celebrated 40 years of public art in Philadelphia at LOVE Park by celebrating its “roots,” as well as “reimagining” what it could look like in the future. [WHYY]
MAYOR WATCH
10 a.m.: The mayor will join city officials, business leaders, and economic development partners to kick off Philadelphia’s 40th Annual Minority Enterprise Development Week, at the National Constitution Center.
7 p.m.: The mayor will be the keynote speaker at the annual meeting of business owners, property owners and community members in the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District, at 98 E. Cliveden St.
ON THE CALENDAR
Monday, Oct. 7: The Birds — A Live Reading
Pre-game at Tattooed Mom with Theatre Contra’s live reading of Alfred Hitchcock’s avian horror classic: The Birds! Ages 21+. $10 general admission; $16.75 VIP tickets come with 4 raffle tickets and prime seating. (7 to 9 p.m.)
Tuesday, Oct. 8: Cookbooks & Convos feat. Rose Previte
The annual series returns, kicked off with Chef Previte and her cookbook “Maydan,” a love letter to Lebanon and beyond. Enjoy a $100, five-course tasting menu and signing from 5-6:30 p.m. and/or a $150 exclusive dining experience from Previte and Kampar’s Chef Ange Branca at 7 p.m. Tickets to both are on OpenTable.
Thursday, Oct. 10: Scrapple Sculpting Contest
Sign up to compete in the inaugural Scrapple Sculpting Contest at Reading Terminal Market. Two winners will be chosen — one on the 10th by a local sculptor and one by popular vote two days later at the Scrapple & Apple Festival. (10:30 a.m. for contestants; 11 a.m. for the contest)
Thursday, Oct. 10: WNBA GOTV Watch Party
Sixers PxP announcer Kate Scott and DJ Diamond Kuts lead the 7 p.m. watch party and 9 p.m. dance party, respectively, at Starbolt. Come dressed as your favorite sport, player, team, monster, celeb, etc. There will be a prize for best costume and lots of Halloween candy!
Through Sunday, Oct. 13: DesignPhiladelphia
Now in its 20th year, Philly’s annual design festival brings creatives, designers, and makers from all over the globe to share talents at multiple events at several locations. Various prices and locations.
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