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Krasner Calls Out Philly’s Democratic Party Chairman

State Rep. Chris Rabb's win in Tuesday's congressional primary was a blow to the city’s Democratic establishment, and now District Attorney Larry Krasner is calling on Bob Brady — who has served as the party's chairman for 40 years — to step aside. [🎧City Cast Philly, @larrykrasner via Instagram]

Student Fare Evasion Is Costing SEPTA

Students at local public, charter, and private schools will now get formal warnings as part of a new fare diversion program. After three warnings, students will be cited and have to appear in court. The state reimburses SEPTA for students’ rides, but due to increased fare evasion the transit agency is losing about $11 million annually. [🔒 The Inquirer]

Philly Spruces Up Before Company Comes Over

Ahead of this summer’s big events, the city is deploying crews to cover up graffiti, pick up litter, and add greenery along major corridors like I-76. Let’s just hope their idea of graffiti removal isn’t a repeat of what happened at Manayunk’s 100 steps. [Axios, Billy Penn]

Store Clerks' Lives in Danger Over Skill Games

The bright, colorful games reminiscent of slot machines have become an almost inescapable presence at corner stores and gas stations as Pennsylvania legislators struggle to regulate them. Their accessibility and addictive nature attract loitering and burglaries, critics say, and have even been linked to a murder. [The Trace]

• Related: Pennsylvania has a gambling problem, and the services intended to help people with addiction aren’t working. [🎧 City Cast Philly]

Xtina To Headline Philly’s July 4 Concert

“Genie in a Bottle” singer Christina Aguilera will headline this year’s “One Philly: Unity for America” concert on the Parkway. Wanda Sykes will host the six-hour live event featuring guests including Will Smith, Seal, and Jill Scott. [Variety]