Richie Tevlin had been dreaming of running his own brewery for years before a branding concept came to him, appropriately enough, in a haze of intoxication during a friend’s bachelor party. Two years later, that astronaut has evolved from a hasty sketch to the fully formed mascot of Space Cadet Brewing Company, scheduled to launch in early October. Continue reading …
As the Phillies host an important series against a rejuvenated Mets team, starting tonight, Hittin’ Season’s Justin Klugh calls attention to Kyle Schwarber, who doesn’t look like the leadoff hitters of the past but is having a historic season.
After missing Wednesday’s series-closing game vs. Tampa, he’s expected back in the lineup tonight. Continue reading …
RECAP: What else happened?
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• Pennsylvania’s polling place lookup tool has errors that could frustrate voters. Misspelled and duplicate town names mean thousands of voters may have trouble finding their street. [Votebeat]
• Gov. Shapiro signed an executive order to reinstate the Office of Gun Violence Prevention. [WHYY]
• A Philadelphia nurse and patient advocate will testify before the U.S. Department of Labor on fighting insurance denials. [WHYY]
• Starting Monday, ready-to-drink cocktails will be sold in Pa. grocery stores and gas stations. [WHYY]
• A Pew report found that Philly spends more on public spaces in whiter, richer neighborhoods — with the exception of the Rebuild program, which intentionally includes equity in its decision-making process on funding upgrades to parks, libraries, and recreation centers. [Inquirer$]
• The SS United States Conservancy requests courts extend their eviction deadline to Dec. 5, accusing landlord Penn Warehousing of demanding a $3 million “ransom” from the Florida county that seeks to buy the historic ship. [PhillyVoice/Billy Penn]
• Harriett’s Bookshop hopes to raise enough funds to send 10 youths from North Philly to study abroad in Paris, inspired by Harriet Tubman’s work helping people find passage from place to place. [KYW]
• Dine Latino Restaurant Week is back, from Sept. 15 to 21. [Wooder Ice]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker has no public events scheduled for Friday.
ON THE CALENDAR
🪴 Saturday, Sept. 14: Fall Plant Sale
Calling all plant lovers! This pop-up plant sale at the former Greensgrow Farms near East Kensington brings native plants, veggies, herbs, flowers and a compost section to support NKCDC’s Urban Ag and Community Gardens programs. (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
🐟 Saturday, Sept. 14: Fishadelphia’s Seafood Stories Extravaganza
Learn how to shuck an oyster and make some fish prints while celebrating fish and watching a screening of a PBS docuseries featuring Philly’s community seafood program, Fishadelphia. At Parkway Central Library. Co-sponsored by WHYY. FREE registration. (1 to 5 p.m.)
🏃🏽 Sunday, Sept. 15: Philadelphia Distance Run 5K or Half Marathon
One of the world’s premier Half Marathons welcomes runners and athletes of all abilities and paces to tune up ahead of marathon season or enjoy a fun run on its own. $35 to $145 to register. (7 a.m.)
🎨 Sunday, Sept. 15: Convention des Artistes
Two days of creativity featuring workshops, panel discussions, live art, fashion, music, and performances from a range of artists at Cherry Street Pier. (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
🪇 Sunday, Sept. 15: Mexican Independence Day Festival
A Penn’s Landing festival full of traditional Mexican artisan crafts, renowned performers, children’s activities, a “Grito de Independencia” ceremony, and happy hour specials from Cantina La Martina. (2 to 8 p.m.)
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