🍷 Your guide to Philly-area winery trips

🟦 PA Democrats Win Chamber Control

In the Pennsylvania House, Democrats have come out on top again after state Rep. Lindsay Powell won an Allegheny County special election. What does this mean? Dems will retake the tiny, but pivotal, majority in the state House that they first won earlier this year. [Spotlight PA]

🤔 Where Are the New Vaccines?

When updated COVID-19 shots were announced recently, some Philadelphia residents quickly made appointments to get boosted. But when they went to the pharmacy, the vaccines weren't always there. Shipping delays mean some pharmacy chains have less supply than expected. Per The Philadelphia Inquirer, CVS is receiving the shots on a “rolling basis” and most city locations have honored patient appointments. [Inquirer 🔒]

⚖️ Mark Dial’s Bail Revoked

Former Philly police officer Mark Dial, who fatally shot Eddie Irizarry last month, was charged with murder and released on a $50,000 bail on Sept. 8. This week, a Common Pleas court judge revoked his bail. Dial will now remain in jail as he awaits a preliminary hearing. [WHYY]

🎵 Aretha Night | Thursday | 7 p.m.

Celebrate Aretha Franklin’s legacy with tribute performances by Karen Linette and Gerald Veasley at SOUTH Jazz Club. [$38, Spring Garden]

🥳 Block Party | Friday | 5 p.m.

Head to Germantown Avenue for a block party featuring live performances, street vendors, and art displays. [pay-as-you-go, Germantown]

🇧🇷 Dance | Monday, Sept. 26 | 6:30 p.m.

Learn Samba, a fast-paced Brazilian dance, once a week at Hawthorne Cultural Center. [free, Hawthorne]

🌱 Green Thumb | Saturday | 9 a.m.

Help Fanny Jackson Coppin School build a new garden. How fruitful! [free, Passyunk Square]

🍴 Smorgasbord | Through Oct. 1 | All day

Join South Street Headhouse District for dinner and lunch specials from local eateries like Mahalo Hawaiian BBQ, Tattooed Mom, and Bridget Foy’s. [Pay-as-you-go, Society Hill/Queen Village]

Best Fall Winery Getaways

We’re bringing you the third installment of our Fall Getaways series. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Philly wine expert Arindum Basu about the best day and weekend trips you can take to regional wineries in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.