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🗣️ Cherelle Parker’s 1st Public Remarks Since Primary Win

Cherelle Parker made her first public appearance yesterday after winning the Democratic nomination for the City’s highest office. Parker told reporters she is “nearly 100%” recovered from the dental issues that kept her from attending her primary election celebration last week. Parker also met with Governor Josh Shapiro. They spoke about revamping the Philadelphia Police Department and her proposal for year-round schooling. [Inquirer 🔒]

🏭 Upgrade to Philly’s Pollution Regulation

For the first time in more than 40 years, Philadelphia has changed how it regulates toxic air pollution from industrial facilities. The Air Pollution Control board recently approved an update to an air pollutants regulation adopted in 1981. Now, the City can regulate 200 pollutants, twice as many as before. And, officials can reject a permit application if a facility’s emissions would create an elevated risk of cancer to nearby residents. [WHYY]

🗳️ Cindy Bass Narrowly Wins 8th District Seat

Three-term incumbent Cindy Bass has narrowly defeated opponent Seth Anderson-Oberman in the heated Democratic primary for City Council’s 8th District, which represents Chestnut Hill, Mount Airy, and Germantown. As of yesterday morning, officials had counted more than 26,000 ballots and called the race by around just 400 votes. [Inquirer 🔒]

🧠 Expanding Mental Health Care in West Philly

Penn Medicine is opening a new mental health care hub in what used to be Mercy Philadelphia Hospital on Cedar Avenue. There will also be a crisis response center for emergency evaluations and treatment for substance use, mood disorders, anxiety, and schizophrenia. The new hub opens in July, and the crisis response center will open later this summer. [PhillyVoice]

🌿 Will PA Legalize Cannabis This Year?

State Senators Sharif Street and Dan Laughlin just announced they will introduce legislation to legalize adult recreational use of cannabis in Pennsylvania. It’s hard to say whether it will pass this year, but state cannabis laws could undergo other changes. Ed Mahon, investigative reporter for Spotlight PA, breaks down proposals for decriminalization, DUI protections, and more. [City Cast Philly 🎧]

🧠 Pixar Trivia | Wednesday | 6:30 p.m.

Join Other Half Brewing for five rounds of Pixar movie-based trivia. [free, NoLibs]

🤣 Comedy | Friday | 7 p.m.

Stop by Meyers Brewing Co. for a night of laughs featuring local comedians Garret Monaco and Neil Wood. [$12, Fishtown]

📚 Adult Book Fair | Saturday, May 27 | 12 p.m.

Head to Latchkey Records to relive the magic of those middle school book fairs. Shop for books, magazines, VHS tapes, and stickers, and take some pictures in the Polaroid photo booth. Dress in 90s attire (i.e butterfly clips) for 10% off! [pay-as-you-go, Passyunk]

Where You Can Still Eat Outside in Philly

It’s prime time to eat outdoors! During the pandemic, more than 800 Philly restaurants set up spaces to serve guests outside. Now, it’s a little harder to find a place to enjoy a meal in the sunshine.

Host Trenae Nuri talks with Ben Fileccia from the Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association about how city regulations closed down many of these dining patios. Plus, he shares tons of recommendations for where you can still eat and drink outside this summer.