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Here’s your guide to summer family fun in Philly
June 13, 2023
Hi friend. In response to the I-95 collapse, Gov. Josh Shapiro declared a state of disaster emergency, which allows the state to use federal funds and cut red tape to speed up repairs. In other (more fun) news, scroll down to find the latest installment in our month-long summer entertainment guide, this time focusing on family friendly activities all over Philly!
What's CITY Talking About?
🚰 West Philly Boil Water Advisory
Philadelphians who live in zip code 19151, and parts of 19131 and 19139, are advised to boil water for one minute before using it. The Philadelphia Water Department said that between 3:45 and 4:45 p.m on Sunday, June 11, a pumping station serving a section of West Philly broke down, impacting 18,000 customers. Department officials anticipate resolving the problem by Wednesday. [Inquirer 🔒]
📺 ‘Abbott Elementary’ Breaks ABC Viewership Record
The second season of “Abbott Elementary,” the Emmy-winning sitcom set in a Philly public school, earned the highest viewership for an ABC comedy in three years. Based on 35-day, multi-platform ratings, "Abbott Elementary" averaged 9.1 million viewers per episode. [PhillyVoice]
- How accurate is “Abbott Elementary"? We found out!” [City Cast Philly 🎧]
💰City Council Budget Plan Would Drop Wage Tax
If City Council’s budget plan is approved on June 15, Philadelphians will save a little money as a result of the wage tax decrease. If the new budget passes, individuals who make the Philadelphia median income of $52,000, would save about $21 per year in savings. Those who bring home the average Philadelphia salary of $75,205, would save about $30. It isn’t much, but it might get you dinner one night! [Inquirer🔒]
🏳️🌈 Philly’s LGBTQ Community Fighting to Preserve Safe Spaces
Although Pennsylvania does not prohibit gender-affirming healthcare, GOP-controlled governments in more than a dozen states have passed anti-trans legislation. Leaders in Philly’s LGBTQ community are fighting to maintain their safe haven. Brittany Lynn, creator of Philly Drag Mafia, shares how the community is feeling the national backlash, and how she deals with anti-drag protesters. [City Cast Philly 🎧]
What To Do
🤣Comedy | Thursday | 8:30 p.m.
Join the Raven Lounge for a night of nonstop laughs featuring local comics. [free, Midtown Village]
🎥 Film Screening | Thursday | 8:30 p.m.
Watch “Ghostbusters'' on the Schuylkill Banks. BYO blanket and snacks. [free, Walnut Street Bridge]
🛍️ DollaFest | Saturday | 12:30 p.m.
Head to PhilaMOCA for a day of live music, video screenings, art vendors, comedy, and $1 pizza. [pay-as-you-go, Spring Garden]
🎉 Block Bash | Saturday | 10 p.m.
Join Warehouse on Watts for a night of frosty drinks, live DJ’s, food by 215 Tacos, and dancing. [$10, Lower North Philly]
Today on City Cast
Why Philly Was Named America's 'Frenchest' City
Michelin's Green Guide, a French tourism guide, recently named our city the Frenchest American city. How did we beat out New Orleans? Host Trenae Nuri talks to Stephanie Farr, columnist at The Philadelphia Inquirer, about Philly’s French connection 🇫🇷
The “Always Sunny” gang is heading to Philly in September for an in-person taping of their podcast. Presale begins on Friday!
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