🍕 Here’s where to get the best pizza in Philly

💰 Mayor Kenney’s PAC Spending Raises Eyebrows

In June 2020, Mayor Jim Kenney launched Kenney PAC to raise money for progressive candidates across Pennsylvania. Over the past three years, the political action committee spent more than $780,000, but only $60,000 actually went to other campaigns. Much of the money paid for events, hotel rooms, restaurant bills, airfare, and consultants for previous Kenney campaigns. Mayor spokesperson Marty O’Rourke told the Inquirer that the restaurant bills were for meetings relevant to Kenney’s political goals. [Inquirer🔒]

🚎 Another SEPTA Vehicle Crash

SEPTA has seen better days. Early on Sunday, a car that reportedly ran a red light collided with a trolley in Kingsessing, marking the seventh SEPTA vehicle-related crash this summer. The collision left four people injured. The driver, Brianna Satchell-Thomas, an off-duty SEPTA employee, has been charged with a DUI, reckless driving, and other offenses. The transit authority is continuing to investigate a series of recent crashes and to assess its safety procedures. [PhillyVoice]

📍 Preserving Black Bottom History

The Heritage West community archaeology project recently began excavating West Philly’s Black Bottom neighborhood, which was demolished in the late 1960s to make way for University City. Archeologists expect to sift through a lot of trash, to find out more about the lifestyles of former residents. The team is working closely with community members and those who grew up in the area. [Inquirer🔒]

⚾ How the Phillie Phanatic Became an Icon

Betonline.ag recently recreated all the MLB mascots using AI tools. Many fans think that the Phillie Phanatic version is “terrifying.” But how exactly did a giant, flightless bird from the Galapagos end up our baseball mascot in the first place? ESPN writer AJ Mass explains how the Phanatic’s emergence forever changed the mascot game. [City Cast Philly 🎧]

🪷 Tai Chi | Wednesday | 6 p.m.

Join Pennypack on the Delaware for an all-levels tai chi class and a standing meditation. [$0-$10, Northeast Philly]

🦇 Charming Disaster | Thursday | 6 p.m.

Explore the strange side of science with a goth-folk concert by Charming Disaster at the Science History Institute. [$5, Old City]

🖤 Emo Night | Friday | 6 p.m.

Embrace your favorite throwback emo songs at Howl at the Moon. [free, South Philly]

👚 Upcycling Workshop | Saturday | 10 p.m.

Learn how to turn recycled items into outfits and accessories at the Fashion District. [free, Center City]

Philly Pizza Showdown: Where's the Best Slice?

There’s nothing quite like pizza, and Philadelphia has plenty of great spots to choose from. Host Trenae Nuri and Dave Wez, the food blogger behind Feeding Time TV, dish about where to get the best slices in the city 🍕