💼 Philly’s female leadership gap

💼 Philly’s Female Leadership Gap

Female leadership growth among Philly area public companies slowed in 2022, according to a report by the Forum of Executive Women — with only a 7% increase in women executives in c-suite and board of directors positions compared to the previous year's nearly 13% surge. While the total percentage of female executives reached 21%, up from 19% in 2021, the report noted a stagnant 15% representation of women among top earners. [PHL Biz Journal]

🚨 Arrest Made in Viral Biker Road Rage Video

Philadelphia Police announced the arrest of a suspect in a Sunday night assault caught on video — the now-viral video shows a dirt biker shattering a vehicle’s windshield and pointing a gun at the driver, who was accompanied by two children. Officials thanked residents for helping track down the suspect. [NBC10]

🥯 Of Labor and Lox

Korshak Bagels had been a key location for Local 80, an upstart food service workers union which represented the bagel shop's employees. The eatery’s closure last month was therefore bit of a hitch for the burgeoning labor group. Despite this setback, Local 80 remains determined to expand its presence and secure contracts at other Philly area establishments in the next two months. [Billy Penn]

🏙️ Can Housing Solve Philly’s Empty Office Problem?

When COVID shook up how we all live and work, Philly’s big office towers emptied out. Some workers have returned, but Center City is still hurting for people. What if we converted those empty offices into homes? [City Cast Philly 🎧]

Spoiler alert: It’s Barcelona Wine Bar in East Passyunk. 🍷

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🎭 ‘Mean Girls’ | All Week | Times Vary

Get in, readers. We’re going to the theater! The iconic movie-turned-musical from the minds of Tina Fey and Jeff Richmond is at the Millet Theater all week. [$69+, Center City]

🎃 FallFest at Shady Brook Farm | Most Days in October | Times Vary

Bring the family out all month long for u-pick fall crops, a 5-acre corn maze, life music, hay rides, and more. Kids under 2 are free! [Bucks County, $15+]

🎨 Mural Release Party | Thursday | 4 - 6:30 p.m.

Story Fest and Mural Arts are unveiling a new triptych mural at Bok Gymnasium by local artist Paige Mehrer. [Free, South Philly]

🚶 PCA’s Senior Strut | Friday | 9:30 a.m. - Noon

Calling all seniors! It’s time to strut! The annual one-mile walk kicks off along Kelly Drive/Boathouse Row, and features a variety of health-related exhibits and free health screenings. [$5, Fairmount]

Converting Center City Offices Into Homes

An office building at 17th and Market is slated to be turned into nearly 300 new apartments, the biggest office-to-housing conversion since the pandemic.

Lead producer Laura Benshoff talks with Jake Blumgart, commercial real estate reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, about what these conversions look like, and whether they're the answer to Philly’s empty-office problem.