🥙 Unpacking the Goldie protest

Disability Advocates Slam Bus Station

The city’s new, temporary intercity bus stop on Spring Garden Street was criticized by disability-rights and urbanist groups for lacking accessibility features in a new report. There are no ADA accessible bathrooms, no staff to assist with boarding, and no seating at outdoor boarding zones, among other problems, prompting one disabled advocate to say people like her were an “afterthought” in the planning of the site. [Inquirer]

• Related: Why the bus stop was forced to move to the temporary location [City Cast Philly 🎧]

Macy’s Reopens After Murder

Customers lined up to enter the Center City department store Wednesday for the first time since Monday, when it abruptly closed after a man stabbed a security guard to death and wounded another. The suspect, Tyrone Tunnell, has been charged with an array of crimes that includes murder, attempted murder, and aggravated assault. Tunnell, who allegedly tried to steal two hats prior to attacking the two security guards, told police he didn’t like how they had handled him. [NBC10]

Governor Takes Aim at Penn President

Governor Josh Shapiro bought lunch at Goldie in Philadelphia on Wednesday following his remarks calling a demonstration by pro-Palestinian protestors against the restaurant “a blatant act of antisemitism.” While there, he also condemned University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill for not taking a firmer stance on antisemitic speech on campus in testimony before Congress. When asked whether speech calling for genocide against Jews would violate campus policies, Magill said it was “context-dependent.” [NBC10]

🇮🇹 Italian Extravaganza | Thursday and Friday | Times Vary

A holiday celebration where you can shop for Italian products, learn traditional crafts, take a pasta-making class, and more. [Free, Center City]

👔 Hustle & Grow Entrepreneur Meetup | Thursday | 4:30 p.m.

A networking event for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and side hustlers to share experiences, learn, and grow. [$5, Germantown]

🎄 Holly Night at Pennsbury Manor | Thursday and Friday | 6 p.m.

Celebrate the Yuletide in the colonial manner at William Penn’s country estate by the Delaware River, with carolers, bonfires, craft demonstrations, and more. [$14, Morrisville]

🎤 Loveable Monsters Comedy Show | Thursday | 9 p.m.

A weekly stand up comedy show at J.J. Malon’s bar. [Free, Fishtown]

🧙 The Wizard Run | Saturday | 9:30 a.m.

Adults and kids dress up like their favorite witches and wizards for a 5k and 1-mile fun run. Brooms optional. [$60, South Philly]

How the Protest Outside of Goldie Went Viral

On Sunday, Pro-Palestinian marchers made a stop outside of the Israeli-style falafel restaurant Goldie in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. Their chants of “Goldie, Goldie, you can't hide, we charge you with genocide” were shared widely on social media. Scores of elected officials criticized the protesters, from Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro all the way up to the White House. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Ernest Owens, editor of Eater Philly, to unpack how the protest unfolded and add context to this viral moment.