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Shapiro on VP shortlist; Philly Olympians; Pissed at Parker office mandate

ADMIN 07/23/2024

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro is a top contender for vice president under Kamala Harris. What would he bring to the ticket?

Meanwhile, Mayor Parker joined a long list of national and local politicians who are endorsing Kamala Harris in her bid for the presidency.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro arrives in Blue Bell, Pa., Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Sixers star Joel Embiid will be on Team USA as it tries to win the men’s basketball gold medal, but there are A LOT of athletes from Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey participating in the Paris Games, which start later this week. Meet them all here.

The Olympic rings are seen on the Eiffel Tower, Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Paris. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

RECAP: What else happened?

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• The popular Whole-Home Repairs program did not receive more funds in the state budget despite high demand. [Spotlight PA]

• EPA awarded $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution, including $396 million to Pa. to reduce industrial greenhouse gas emissions from cement, asphalt and other material. [AP]

• Philly city workers say “everyone is pissed” as Parker’s return-to-office mandate reveals lack of space, resources for staff to do their jobs. [WHYY]

•Ex-Philadelphia police officer gets at least 8 years in prison for killing 12-year-old Thomas Siderio. [CBS3]

• How did the coconut tree emerge as the emblem of Harris’ most devoted, or at least most-online followers? It’s a story more than a year in the making. [NPR]

MAYOR WATCH

There are no public events on Mayor Parker’s schedule for today.

ON THE CALENDAR

🎨 Thursday, July 25: 40th Anniversary Printmaking Party
To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Mural Arts, Tacony LAB will host a special screen printing day to create T-shirts, totes, and more, with many designs to choose from. Free with RSVP. (4 to 8 p.m.)

🛥️ Thursday, July 25: Secrets of the Schuylkill
Discover the sights, sounds, and history of the tidal Schuylkill River from the early 1700s at historic Bartram’s Garden, to the 1800s at the Fairmount Water Works, to award-winning 21st century skyscrapers on a one-hour riverboat tour. Stay after the tour for the movie “50 First Dates” along the Banks! $25 adults, $15 children. (5:30 p.m.)

🎭 Through Sunday, July 28: Shakespeare in Clark Park
Dive into the enchanting world of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” at a Clark Park transformed into the forest of Ardenne! (7 p.m.)