🚘 Why Philly is struggling to make roads safer

Shapiro Administration Settled With Aide’s Accuser

Mike Vereb, the former secretary of legislative affairs to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, resigned from his post last month just as allegations surfaced that he had sexually harassed another administration employee. Now, Spotlight PA reports that the Administration entered into a settlement agreement with that employee, whose name the outlet did not disclose. Such settlements cost taxpayers millions of dollars in the last decade, and often involve a non-disclosure agreement to keep the details under wraps. [Spotlight PA]

Are Courtesy Tows Leading to Disappearing Cars?

“Dude, where’s my car?” That’s what a lot of Philadelphians have been asking lately as their vehicles have been lost after the city relocated them during road work or special events. The city has employed courtesy tows for years, but the system is plagued with problems. [6ABC]

• It’s not just courtesy tows, parking in Philly involves some risks. We break down what you need to know [City Cast Philly 🎧]

Over 3,000 Tires Illegally Dumped in the Schuylkill

The tires were hauled out during the second phase of a dredging project, and the massive debris may cause additional delays for a $13 million project that began in 2020. Most of the tires were found just above and below the Strawberry Mansion Bridge. [Inquirer]

🎃 Halloween Printmaking | Monday | 3 - 5 p.m.

Unleash your creativity by making eerie prints with a local artist. [Free, Fishtown]

📺 Electronic Recycling | Tuesday | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Got a bunch of old electronics and don’t know what to do with them? Head to Rose Tree Park for this drive-through collection. [Free-$40, Media]

📷 Toxic Prisons Campaign | Tuesday | 6 - 8 p.m.

At the Crane Arts Building, watch the Human Rights Coalition’s documentary featuring people who have experienced the impacts of the carceral system, and view photography on apartheid in Palestine. [Free, Olde Kensington]

📽️ Philadelphia Film Festival | Thursday - Oct. 29 | Times Vary

Laugh, cry, shout, scream, and more at any number of films playing during the 32nd annual festival.  [$12+, Throughout Philly]

🪦 Halloween Nights | All Month | Times Vary

Check out five haunted houses, historic tours, live performances, and more all within the grounds of the historic (and infamous) Eastern State Penitentiary. [$8+, Fairmount]

Despite Vision Zero, Philly Traffic Deaths Persist

Seven years ago, Philadelphia signed onto a plan called Vision Zero, a commitment to eliminate traffic deaths in the city. But 124 people died on our roads last year, dozens more than the average death toll when we started this plan. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with freelance reporter Ben Seal, about which parts of Vision Zero are working, and why the city is still falling short of its goal.