How Philly is prepping for more migrants buses

🚌 Migrant Bus Arrivals Resume

For the first time in four months, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sent a bus carrying migrants who crossed the U.S. southern border to Philadelphia. On Wednesday, 31 passengers arrived at 30th Street Station and were met by immigration advocates and city employees. Some passengers went directly to the airport to catch flights to Chicago, while the rest went to a city-run welcome center to schedule pickups or further travel. Title 42, which allowed the government to quickly turn away certain migrants, expires this week, and local officials are preparing for the possibility of many more buses. [Inquirer 🔒]

• Benjamin Gamarra of Juntos, shared how his organization helps immigrants bussed to Philly 🎧

⚕️ Penn Medicine Unionizes

About 1,400 resident physicians and fellows at Penn Medicine have voted overwhelmingly to unionize, demanding higher pay and improved healthcare and working conditions. Once the National Labor Relations Board certifies the election results, the union will become the first of its kind in Pennsylvania. Residents and fellows will then begin negotiating their first contract with the University of Pennsylvania Health System. [PhillyVoice]

💰 Rally for Higher Minimum Wage

Earlier this week, community activists and City Councilmember Kendra Brooks rallied outside City Hall in support of raising the minimum wage in Philadelphia – and across the state. The current minimum wage in Pennsylvania is $7.25/hour. It has not changed since 2009. Local activists are calling for it to be raised to $15/hour. Brooks noted at the rally that neighboring states like Delaware and New Jersey pay their lowest-wage workers more. [WHYY]

🏆 Honoring The Teacher Who Inspired “Abbott Elementary”

The Commonwealth Association of School Administrators (CASA) honored Joyce Abbott, the former Philly teacher who inspired the sitcom “Abbott Elementary,” at The Met this week. Abbott, who taught at Andrew Hamilton Elementary School in West Philadelphia for more than 25 years, received its Legends Award on Tuesday, May 9.

• “Abbott Elementary” often highlights real issues facing local schools. How well do the episodes reflect reality? 🎧

🎤 Poetry | Thursday | 6 p.m.

Head to A Novel Idea on Passyunk for poetry readings and conversations with authors Courtney LeBlanc and Sheleen McElhinney. [free, South Philly]

🎵 Concert Series | Friday | 7 p.m.

Join Vox Populi for “It’s a Philly Music Ting,” a night of live performances from local artists. [$15, Callowhill]

🤣 Improv Comedy | Friday | 8 p.m.

Stop by Philly Improv Theater and engage in an interactive comedy show about time travelers with an important message for the people of Earth. [$5-$20, Midtown Village]

🦸‍♀️ Comic Book Day | Saturday | 11 a.m.

Bring your comic book enthusiast friends and family to East Passyunk Community Center for free comic books, face painting, light refreshments, and a chance to meet Ms. Marvel. [free, South Philly]

Mother’s Day Started in Philly. The Founder Hated It

Mother’s Day is a national celebration, but it was founded by Anna Jarvis right here in Philadelphia. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Patricia Madej, senior digital editor at The Philadelphia Inquirer, about the history of this special day and why Anna might have hated your brunch plans.