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UPS Workers Resume Union Bargaining

Members of the Teamsters 623 union gathered outside a United Parcel Service hub in South Philly last week, demanding better pay for part-time workers amid ballooning demand for online shopping. Union members have authorized a national strike if a deal is not reached before the contract expires on July 31. Negotiations resume this week. [WHYY]

• Related: How could a strike affect package deliveries and workers in Philly? [City Cast Philly 🎧]

Aspiring Rapper YNG Cheese Killed in Triple Shooting

The 25-year-old artist’s name is Devin Spady. He is the son of Philly rapper Gillie Da Kid, a popular figure in the city’s underground hip-hop scene, and co-host of the “Million Dollaz Worth of Game” podcast. The shooting occurred in the Olney neighborhood Thursday night. [NBC 10]

TJU President Resigns After Controversial Tweet

Thomas Jefferson University President Mark Tykocinski came under fire three months ago for liking tweets doubting COVID-19 vaccines and criticizing gender affirming surgery on his official work Twitter account. He resigned as Thomas Jefferson University’s head last week but will remain on campus as a professor. [Inquirer]

🎙️ Let’s stay on this musical theme, shall we?

We asked you to share who or what defines Philly’s “sound,” and you delivered the goods. Here are a few of your Hey Philly readers sounding off:

Melissa B.

“We are a city of beautifully diverse music, but the SOP/Gamble & Huff/Thom Bell/Philly Soul define Philly like no other genre! The funk, the grit, the harmony, the edge, the gospel, the message... it's the soundtrack of Philly!”

Immy F.

“Philly has ALWAYS been known as every genre but especially for music of the 50's, 60's, 70's & 80's. Sounds of every artist of MOTOWN, love songs (ex. CARPENTERS, JOHNNY MATHIS). The British invasion truly brought a new version of music which some loved & some didn't.”

Ruby K.

“The soundtrack of Philadelphia should be The Sound of Philadelphia created by the music of Gamble and Huff so in my opinion Rhythm and Blues!”

Uvbi K.

“Jill Scott: Long Walk/Golden.”

Meryl H.

“Snacktime defines Philly musically!”

Teresa M.

“Meek Mill, The Roots, Cassidy, Will Smith and Jazzy Jeff, Boys 2 Men, Schooly D, Tuff Crew, Eve, Patti Labelle, Teddy Pendergrass.”

Jerry C.

“Chill Moody!”

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🏹 Youth Archery Workshop | Monday | 1:30 p.m.

Bring your kids ages 12 to 17 to learn archery from certified instructors at the Pennypack Environmental Center. [$5, Northeast Philly]

💃 Soul Line Dancing | Monday | 6:30 p.m.

Head to Lardner’s Point Park for a beginner and intermediate R&B line dancing class on the river. [Donation-based, Tacony]

😆 The Comedy Jawn | Monday | 8:30 p.m.

Catch some laughs at the longest-running and only Black comedy open mic in Philly. [Free, Fishtown]

💸 South Jersey Career Fair | Tuesday | 1 - 5 p.m.

Meet with employers at the Cherry Hill Mall Grand Court. [Free, Cherry Hill]

💪 Barre at the Square | Tuesday | 5:30 p.m.

Bring your mat to Drexel Square for an intensely fun workout combining ballet-inspired moves with pilates, yoga, and strength training. [Free, University City]

Weirdest Local Laws Still on the Books

Pennsylvania’s laws can sometimes feel like they were written for another time. That’s because many of them were.

From a ban on fishing with dynamite to a prohibition on fortune-telling for money, we get into some of the weirdest state laws still on the books. Host Trenae Nuri talks with City Cast Pittsburgh host Megan Harris, and City & State PA reporter Harrison Cann.