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Ketanji Brown Jackson in Philly; Filling the ‘Disney Hole’; Penn sanctions Amy Wax

ADMIN 09/30/2024

The first Black woman to serve as a Supreme Court justice was greeted warmly at a North Philly church by about 4,000 people on Saturday evening. She proceeded to share stories from her life and memoir, “Lovely One.”

BP’s Kiersten Tate attended, and shares Justice Jackson’s words, as well as the thoughts of attendees. Continue reading …

Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first Black woman to serve as a Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. (AP photo)

The proposed arena plans released by the city and Sixers include a 400- to 600-bed hotel replacing the surface parking lot that currently fills the spot of Center City’s infamous “Disney Hole,” a development site that went astray more than two decades ago.

Could the “hole” finally be filled? (Hint: Don’t hold your breath on a speedy resolution.) How have thoughts about development changed over this protracted time frame? BP’s Meir Rinde reports. Continue reading …

The empty lot at 8th and Market was almost turned into a Disney attraction. (Billy Penn file image)

RECAP: What else happened?

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• Activist Al Sharpton and Central Park Five members got out the vote in Philadelphia, as Sen. Elizabeth Warren came to Montco for a Harris-Walz rally. [AP/WHYY]

• Some Penn affiliates applaud sanctions against professor Amy Wax — while others warn of free speech implications.

• Philly police are searching for three armed men who allegedly robbed a business wearing masks and bulletproof vests on Saturday night in North Philadelphia. [6ABC]

• “Who is Center City for?” asked activists with No Arena Gayborhood as they protested and delivered signed petitions to councilmembers at City Hall. [PGN]

• A public art project in Germantown will use poetry to combat gun violence and its trauma. [WHYY]

• Artist Glossblack adorned a wall at Garage bar in Fishtown with a mural of the “Phillies Daycare” trio of Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh and Bryson Stott ahead of the team’s playoff run. [PhillyVoice]

MAYOR WATCH

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ON THE CALENDAR

🏀 Tuesday, Oct. 1: WNBA Semifinals/VP Debate Watch Party
Join WatchPartyPHL at Dock Street Brewery to watch this double-feature among neighbors and plenty of drinks.

🥖 Wednesday, Oct. 2: The French Connection: Lafayette and Girard
Visitors will see seldom-displayed material relating to Girard and Lafayette and explore the role of the French community in Philadelphia. At Girard College. Free with registration. (10-11 a.m. or 6-7 p.m.)

🍁 Friday, Oct. 4: Fall First Friday
Explore East Passyunk shops, get artsy, listen to records, and sample food and drink at this monthly event. (5-9 p.m.)

🫶🏽 Oct. 5 through Oct. 20: Unhoused & Unseen: Our Invisible Neighbors
This solo exhibition in South Philly by local artist Lisa Hendrickson features mixed media portraits of and interviews with the overlooked population of unhoused residents. Gallery visitors are encouraged to bring new hat and glove donations for Broad Street Love guests. (Oct. 5 opening from 4-7 p.m.)