Philadelphia’s City Council is drawing closer to the finish line of a marathon of public hearings on the proposed $1.3 billion Sixers arena. With two weeks down, there are two weeks and just three more hearings to go.
Last week, hours of testimony and public comment (mostly from residents and activists who oppose the arena) played out over the course of three days. Some external developments also shaped the conversation, from SEPTA budget limitations to a Philly school board vote. BP’s Celia Bernhardt recaps what you need to know going into Week 3. Continue reading…
With Thanksgiving around the corner, how well do you know one of the city’s signature holiday events — its Thanksgiving Day Parade. Find out by taking our quick quiz. If you don’t answer at least six questions correctly, we reserve the right to take away your “official Philadelphia resident” card. Continue reading…
RECAP: What else happened?
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• News that Eagles vet Brandon Graham’s season — and possibly career — might be over set off condolences, encouragements and tributes across the internet. [Billy Penn]
• As local governments prepare to receive roughly $247 million more to fight the opioid epidemic, some Pa. counties are fighting decisions made by a state oversight board to reject their spending plans. [Spotlight PA]
• Ahead of negotiations for a new police contract, Philly’s police watchdog seeks more power to require police officers to fully cooperate with investigations. [Axios]
• The iconic skew arch bridge that crosses over the Trolley Trail in west Fairmount Park is getting some much-needed TLC. [WHYY]
• Manayunk’s dog-friendly bar Bark Social closed abruptly Thursday after going bankrupt, leaving paid members in the lurch. [PhillyVoice]
• Kylie Kelce is launching her own new podcast, “Not Gonna Lie,” on Thursday, Dec. 5. She says “if everyone’s going to be talking about me and my family, you might as well hear it from me.” [CBS3]
• A Miles Teller lookalike won his first cheesesteak during the Philly contest over who most resembles the actor, a Downingtown native. [NBC10]
MAYOR WATCH
The mayor has no scheduled public appearances today.
ON THE CALENDAR
🧑🏼🍳 Wednesday, Nov. 27: Philadelphia Turkey Tailgate 2024
Help smoke turkeys and make preparations in Kingsessing for the meals served on Thanksgiving Day with Operation Turkey! Donations accepted for care packages, as well! Register to volunteer and receive info on event details. (6 to 8 p.m.)
🦃 Thursday, Nov. 28: Philadelphia Operation Turkey 2024
Volunteer Thanksgiving morning in Kingsessing to prepare, package, and deliver meals to the homeless and less fortunate. Register to volunteer to get more event details! (8 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
🛍️ Saturday, Nov. 30: Small Business Saturday in Manayunk
Shop small and shop local at 50+ small businesses hosting events, promos, experiences, and specials. New: a Manayunk Passport to earn stickers that lead to prizes with every six purchases (prizes at the Manayunk Welcome Center). Completed passports enter a larger giveaway. (8 a.m. onwards)
🎅🏼 Saturday, Nov. 30: Santa Saturdays
Reading Terminal Market brings Santa for a meet-and-greet, family photos (free; take your own!), and letter-writing! (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
🥊 Tuesday, Dec. 3 through Dec. 8: RockyFest!
Celebrate the 48th anniversary of Philadelphia’s most iconic film franchise with a city-wide series of events to honor the City’s most famous fictional Southpaw, and the Philly sites that made the film famous!
💖 Through December 24: Make-A-Wish Wall
Help make wishes come true this holiday season! Visit Christmas Village at Dilworth Park to purchase heart-shaped ornaments, write holiday wishes, and hang them up for all to see. $1 from each ornament purchase goes to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley. (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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