How to eat your way through Philly

🏫 Philly Schools May Require Juneteenth Education

The city school board will soon vote on a resolution that would require mandatory lessons on the history and significance of Juneteenth beginning in the 2023-2024 school year. If passed, the Philadelphia School District will develop and provide a K-12 curriculum, instructional resources, and professional development to support Juneteenth education. [Inquirer 🔒]

🌿 City Council’s Medical Dispensary Zoning Bill

Council members Brian J. O’Neill and Curtis Jones Jr. want to block current medical marijuana dispensaries in their districts from becoming recreational stores in the future. Recreational adult use is allowed in the state, but Gov. Shapiro supports legalization. The bill faces one final vote, expected to come this Thursday. [Inquirer 🔒]

🏀 Record-Breaking Vintage Philly Sports Sale

Wilt Chamberlain’s home uniform from his first season with the Philadelphia Warriors was recently sold for $1.79 million. During the 1959-1960 season, Chamberlain was both MVP and rookie of the year, averaging 3.76 points and 27 rebounds per game. The jersey was purchased by filmmaker Rob Gough. [WHYY]

🇮🇳 Explore Philly’s South Asian History

Philly’s streets are filled with history and culture. Various tour companies offer walking tours to explore the cultures that have shaped different neighborhoods. You can uncover South Asian history with a tour that starts at the Liberty Bell and ends at Race Street Pier. Learn more about the tour from Samip Mallick, co-founder and executive director of South Asian American Digital Archive. [City Cast Philly 🎧]

🏳️‍🌈 PRIDE Solstice | Wednesday | 7:30 p.m.

Welcome in summer at Parkway Central Library with a concert by the Philadelphia Freedom Band. [free, Logan Square]

🎤 Karaoke | Thursday | 7:30 p.m.

Celebrate the end of the 2023 One Book, One Philadelphia season at Asian Arts Initiative with a karaoke party. [free, Chinatown]

🎉 Block Party | Saturday | 2 p.m.

Join the Lawn at UCity Square for an afternoon of clay-making, screenprinting, food, double dutch, games, vendors, and more. [free, University City]

🐦 Bird Walk | Sunday | 8:30 a.m.

Join Riverfront North Partnership and Bird Philly for a guided bird walk at Pleasant Hill Park. A few pairs of binoculars will be available. [free, Torresdale]

• Continue birding on your own. We know the best spots! [City Cast Philly 🎧]

Why Aren’t Philly’s Sidewalks Safer?

Have you ever gone down a Philly sidewalk and suddenly there was a giant construction barrier — and you had to risk your life moving into the street just to take a detour? Inga Saffron, architecture critic at the Philadelphia Inquirer, outlines why our sidewalks are such a mess. This is a past favorite City Cast Philly episode.