Uncover the Center City dinosaur mystery

🏀 Sixers to Fund Arena Proposal Impact Study

The Sixers will fund two parts of the city’s impact study of the team’s $1.3 billion arena proposal on East Market Street. The money will go to a city-run economic development agency, which will hire consultants for the study. But some local advocates argue that any involvement from the team will make the study untrustworthy. The Sixers will have no input in the evaluation process, according to the agency. The study will look at how the arena will influence economics, building design, and the community, in particular Chinatown, the closest residential neighborhood. [Inquirer 🔒]

⚖️ Port Richmond Woman Shot During Eviction Process

On Tuesday, July 18, a Port Richmond resident was shot in the leg by a court-appointed contractor during an eviction. The 33-year-old woman is currently in stable condition at Temple University Hospital. The contractor is in custody, and police recovered a gun. It’s not yet known what led to the shooting. [KYW News]

⚖️ Two recent evictions in Philly resulted in shooting injuries. WHYY housing reporter Aaron Moselle explains why the city uses private security to handle evictions and what possible reforms are in the works. [City Cast Philly 🎧]

🛝 New Playground Coming to FDR Park

A 2-acre park and playground is rising in South Philly’s FDR Park. The Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation created the Park Legacy Fund to help support and maintain it. Donors can have their names etched on swing sets, benches, and trees. The playground is scheduled to open at the end of next month, and it will also include a “megaswing,” the largest swing set on the continent. [KYW News]

🚴‍♂️ Is Philly Actually Bike-Friendly?

Philly was recently named the 4th Best Place to Bike in America. We’re as shocked as you are. So we had local bike crash and safe street lawyers break down how to ride, safely. [City Cast Philly 🎧]

🎨 Art Opening Night | Friday | 6 p.m.

Join Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens to celebrate the opening night of “In Unison,” featuring ceramic sculptures by George Rodriguez. Light refreshments available. [free, South Philly]

🎀 Barbie vs. Bratz | Saturday | 10 p.m.

Show off your passion for fashion and embrace your Y2K nostalgia at Half Moon Lounge with sounds by DJ Naya. [$12.51, West Philly]

🖼️ Art Show | Saturday | 7 p.m.

Head to the Old City Jewish Arts Center for waffles, wine, and art. View work from 20 local visual artists and take home something you love. [$20-$25, Old City]

💪🏽 Workout | Sunday | 8 a.m.

Channel your inner Rocky Balboa on the Art Museum steps with a group workout featuring yoga and HIIT. [by donation, Logan Square]

The Mystery of Philly’s Enormous Center City Dinosaurs

Imagine waking up one day and looking out your window to see 20 dinosaurs mounted on the roof of a building. This isn’t a joke, this really happened in Philly! Host Trenae Nuri talks with Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Stephanie Farr to uncover the mystery 🦖