Brittany: How to Celebrate earth Day in Philly

⛔ New Age Restrictions at Fashion District

Starting this week, minors who want to visit The Fashion District after 2 p.m must be accompanied by a parent or supervising adult who is at least 23 years old. The mall announced that the new age restrictions are in response to problems caused by teens gathering at the mall after school and during spring break. Employees under 18 will be able to enter if they show proof of employment. [Inquirer 🔒]

🏙️ West Philly Street Renaming

The 4900 block of Walnut Street is now “Paul Robeson Way,” in honor of the famous artist, athlete and international civil rights activist who called Philadelphia home. Robeson was one of the first Black men in the U.S to play professional football. He was also a lawyer, a Hollywood and Broadway actor and a singer with a highly respected bass-baritone voice. Philly recently celebrated his 125th birthday on April 9. [6ABC]

• Meanwhile, neighbors in Grays Ferry, Fairmount, and Tioga are hoping to change the name of Taney Street, which is named after the Supreme Court Justice who ruled that enslaved people were not American citizens. Samaya Brown, member of the Rename Taney Coalition, shares how community members have organized for years to change the name and what the holdup is 🎧

🏈 Eagles Make Record-Breaking Contract Extension

The Philadelphia Eagles and Jalen Hurts agreed to a five-year extension of the star quarterback’s contract. The extension is reportedly worth $255 million, which would make Hurts one of the highest-paid player in NFL history. The contract also includes a no-trade clause, which is the first of its kind in the Eagles franchise. [CNN]

🏳️‍🌈 Pushing for Statewide LGBTQ Protection

The Fairness Act, which aims to update the state’s Human Relations Act to include sexual orientation and gender identity protections in housing, education, and public accommodations, was reintroduced in the state House. Pennsylvania is the only state in the northeast without statewide nondiscrimination protections for the LGBTQ community. [KYW News]

💰 How Candidates Fund their Campaigns

Two former City Councilmembers, Maria Quiñones Sánchez, and Derek Green recently dropped out of the mayoral race due to fundraising issues. Yet millions of dollars are flowing into the race. Hear from Meir Rinde, investigative reporter for Billy Penn, about where this money is coming from, what those sources say about the candidates, and why voters should care. [City Cast Philly 🎧]

✍️ Poetry Workshop | Tomorrow | 6:30 p.m.

Want to express your emotions through the written word? Join poet Krystle Griffin for a poetry workshop which includes reviews, styles, prompts, and group activities. [pay as you wish, South Philly]

🤣 Comedy | Tomorrow | 8 p.m.

Come laugh with professional local comics, some of whom have been featured on Comedy Central and late night talk shows such as The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. [free, Fishtown]

📖 One Book Kickoff | Thursday | 6 p.m.

Join the Free Library of Philadelphia for the launch of this year’s One Book One Philadelphia literacy program. Hear from the author of this year’s book, “Interior Chinatown,” Charles Yu, and watch a lion dance by the Philadelphia Suns. [free, Logan Square]

What Went Wrong with Philly's School Lottery

The Philadelphia School District launched a new lottery admissions system with a goal of boosting enrollment for Black and Hispanic students. But it has led to open seats at schools, confusion among parents, and protests from faculty and students. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Dale Mezzacappa, senior reporter for Chalkbeat Philadelphia, about what went wrong.