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The race for the 3rd Congressional District seat now has 11 contenders — really
The race to succeed Congressman Dwight Evans is packed with candidates, and more keep signing up to run. Entrant number 11 is Isaiah Martin, a 25-year-old real estate developer and executive director of Empowered CDC, which runs community programs in Southwest and southern West Philadelphia, including parts of Evans’ 3rd Congressional District. Meet the other new contenders. Continue reading …
Fear, fairy tales and Frozen vibes: Wilma’s “Snow Queen” aims for all ages
The Wilma has a reputation for creating theater for adults. But the “Snow Queen” is its first production planned to appeal to both the youngest of children (the Disney hit “Frozen” is based on this tale) and adults, including parents and grandparents. Continue reading …
RECAP: What else happened?
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• Health officials are warning recent travelers of a possible measles exposure at the Philadelphia International Airport earlier this week. [WHYY]
• The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission stiffens penalties for drivers who rack up ‘egregious’ unpaid tolls. [PhillyVoice]
• Philly-area U.S. House members express displeasure over Senate deal to reopen federal government. [WHYY]
• Claire Gunnison served for a decade in the Navy. Now she is working to improve the quality of life of Philadelphians around the city. [WHYY]
• As SNAP benefits remain in limbo, browse this map of food pantries and other places offering free food and meals to students and families in Philadelphia. [Chalkbeat]
• CBS Philadelphia’s Jim Donovan announces retirement after more than two decades of service. [CBS3]
• Fishtown Pickle Project’s ‘Feast of the Seven Pickles’ returns, featuring seven pickle-centric courses. [Wooder Ice]
MAYOR WATCH
The mayor has no public events scheduled for today.
Weekly brief on gun violence prevention (with PCGVR)
We publish this report each week in partnership with the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting.
- Gathered in circle in a Philly conference room, these teachers survived school shootings around the U.S. Now they’re offering support to others. [Chalkbeat]
- As Philadelphia weighs new school closings, advocates ask: Does shuttering a school impact neighborhood violence? [MindSiteNews]
- How Philly became ground zero for rethinking gun violence reporting. + Philly gun violence survivors are rewriting how gun violence gets covered. [BPx2]
By the numbers in Philadelphia
- 17: Shooting victims recorded from Oct. 30 to Nov. 5, including 3 fatalities, according to city data. During the previous week, 9 shooting victims were recorded, including 2 fatalities. [Source: nickhand.dev]
- 192: Year-to-date homicides, down 14% vs. last year’s pace; down 55% vs. five years ago. [Philly Police]
ON THE CALENDAR
🍂 Autumn festival lineup
🏃🏽 Philly Runners Guide
🎞️ Ongoing: The Declaration’s Journey — Available on the WHYY YouTube Channel. New episodes will appear every two weeks.
Wednesday, Nov. 12: Death Cafe (Virtual)
Globally, Death Cafés offer a space for strangers to meet and talk openly and authentically about death. As public group-led discussions, there is no agenda, objectives, or themes beyond increasing awareness of death and making the most of our finite lives. Brew a cup of tea and join Laurel Hill Cemetery online to discuss whatever comes to mind. Staff are not professional counselors. RSVP to receive Zoom link. (6 p.m.)
Wednesday, Nov. 12: DIY & Dialogue: A Sustainable Screenprinting Mixer
Bring your own T-shirt, tote bag or blank textile (or grab a thrifted blank item!) and join Green Philly for a hands-on evening of creativity and connection. Free. At the Discovery Center in Fairmount Park. (6 to 8 p.m.)
Thursday, Nov. 13: Grown-Up Book Fair & Swap-Love City
Love City Brewing teams with Books and Brews Philly and The Broken Spine to bring you a book lover’s dream evening, featuring local romance author, Christy Schillig! Bring a gently used book(s) to swap (any genre, in good condition, no textbooks), sip on a beverage, and shop new books gifts and merch! Also: bring canned goods and non-perishables to support Greater Goods in Kensington. Ages 21+. $10 tickets. (5:30 to 7 p.m.)
Thursday, Nov. 13: Mayfair Christmas Village & Tree Lighting
Head to Cottman and Frankford avenues for a festive celebration to kick off the holiday season with family and friends! Free photos with Santa and visit the Village to do some early Christmas shopping. Free to attend. (6 to 9 p.m.)
Thursday, Nov. 13: Oyster Fest at Reading Terminal Market
This after-hours event features a walk-around style experience that will showcase over a dozen varieties of freshly shucked East Coast oysters and mignonettes paired with locally sourced craft beers, wine and Stateside vodka samplings. Tickets are $175. (7 to 9 p.m.)
Thursday, Nov. 13: Pints for North Light
The 17th annual fundraiser with food, craft beer, a raffle and auction items, all to support the North Light Community Center in Manayunk. Hosted at Manayunk Brewing Co. $60-80 tickets. (7 to 10 p.m.)
Friday-Saturday, Nov. 14-15: Friendsgiving Gone Wrong: A Murder Mystery Event
A night of food, friends and fatal consequences in this interactive murder mystery brought to you by Theatre Contra and A Novel Idea on Passyunk. Help find out whodunnit! Someone at the table isn’t who they say they are… (7 p.m.)
Friday, Nov. 14: SOUND TYPE: Burnt Pink x John Morrison
SOUND TYPE Music Festival is a multi-part series of live concerts and public seminars that pair musicians with writers to reflect on music practice and critical feedback pushing against category, form and stereotype. At Asian Arts Initiative. $20 tickets. (8 to 9:30 p.m.)
Saturday, Nov. 15: Follow the Sound guided bird walk
Bowerbird is pleased to present a morning birdwalk at the Schuylkill Center led by Jayla Clark, an experienced bird watcher with interspersed musical performances by Samantha Kochis, flute, and Sarah Cunningham, viola da gamba. Free. (10 a.m. to noon)
Saturday, Nov. 15: Philatino Music & Culture Fest
This inaugural festival features Bilingual Yoga, Son Revoltura, La Plena Del Puente, Alba Musik, Tanicha Lopez Meets Philly, and more! At Black Squirrel Club in Fishtown. $25 tickets. (3 p.m. to late)
Saturday, Nov. 15: The Philly Pops Jazz Combo w/ vocalist Paula Johns in West Philly
“Who Did it First?” A musical journey of African American singers who paved the way. You’ll hear songs and stories about Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, and more. $7-13 tickets. (2 p.m.)
Through Nov. 16: Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival
PAAFF returns for its 18th year of screenings and yearround workshops, panels and more. Various prices and locations.
Wednesday, Nov. 19: Billy Penn Town Hall
Deaths due to opioid addiction in Philadelphia have been dropping in recent years. A panel discussion will address what changes, tactics and policies are making a difference, led by the Billy Penn editorial team. At Parkway Central Library, Skyline Room (4th Floor), 1901 Vine St. Register here. (5:30 p.m.)
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