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Philly’s Unique “Colored Girls Museum” Threatened

Germantown’s one-of-a-kind museum for art inspired by the lives of ordinary Black women, The Colored Girls Museum, is threatened with closure for a zoning violation. It had been operating in a residentially-zoned townhouse owned by Vashti DuBois since 2015 without being cited for a violation until a recent 311 complaint attracted the city’s attention. The museum will argue for a zoning variance in a hearing this week. [WHYY]

Sixers Player Struck by Car

Kelly Oubre Jr., a guard for the 76ers, was struck by a car while walking near his home in Center City Saturday night. He suffered a broken rib and injuries to his hip and leg, which have left him sidelined while he recovers. Police are trying to track down the driver, who fled the scene. [CBS 3]

IRS Details Johnny Doc’s Credit Card Bill

Former Local 98 union leader John Dougherty charged $70,000 worth of personal purchases to his union credit card over six years, an IRS agent testified in his embezzlement trial on Monday. They included a $470 washing machine purchased for his sister and a $550 Target run with his nephew where the tab included diapers, Cap’n Crunch cereal, and processed cheese spray. [Inquirer]

• Related: Why “Johnny Doc” is on trial again. [City Cast Philly 🎧]

Israel-Hamas War Drives a Surge in Hate

The Anti-Defamation League has received double the usual amount of reports of antisemitic incidents in the Philly region since the October 7 Hamas attack that sparked Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza. Discrimination against Arabs and Muslims has also spiked in the region, according to the Council for Islamic-American Relations. [Inquirer]

• Related: Why universities have struggled with messaging around the war. [City Cast Philly 🎧]

🦃 Thanksgiving Beer Pairing at Evil Genius | Tuesday | 7:00 p.m.

Enjoy Turkey Day dishes early with beer pairings selected by Evil Genius’ head brewer. [$28, Fishtown]

🎻 Musicians from Marlboro | Tuesday | 7:30 p.m.

A string quintet plays the music of Haydn, Mendelssohn, and more. [$30, Old City]

🎸 Tool at the Wells Fargo Center | Thursday | 7:30 p.m.

An arena concert by the cerebral metal band. [$59.50+, South Philly]

💡 6th Annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival | Friday | 9:30 a.m.

The Philadelphia Citizen brings leaders and innovators to Philly to share ideas for making progress on the city’s most pressing problems. [$50, Center City]

🍲 Philadelphia African Restaurant Week | Through Saturday | Hours Vary

Dine at a discount at nearly 20 African restaurants. [Prices Vary, Locations Vary]

Philly’s Best Donuts

It seems like every few weeks there’s a new donut spot popping up in Philly. This month, Dottie’s Donuts is opening a fourth location for its vegan treats in Fishtown. So we wanted to break down the best places to try these deep-fried delights. Host Trenae Nuri dishes with City Cast Philly food contributor Dave Wez, who shares a dozen recommendations for must-try crullers, fritters, and creme-filled pastries in our region.