
City Cast Philly
🏢 Your thoughts on going back to the office
March 5, 2024
Good morning! Just an FYI: PennDOT decided to cancel those planned overnight I-95 South closures I mentioned yesterday thanks to the rainy weather this week. ☔ Some lane closures are still scheduled, though.

What's CITY Talking About?
🚔 State Police Investigating Traffic Stop Incident Involving Local LGBT Leaders
Over the weekend, a state trooper arrested Celena Morrison, the executive director of Philly’s Office of LGBT Affairs, and her husband Darius McLean, the COO of William Way Community Center, after Morrison was pulled over for vehicle code violations, and a confrontation and detainment — captured on video and posted online — ensued. [Inquirer 🔒]
- The officer has been placed on restricted duty while the state police conduct an internal investigation. [Inquirer 🔒]
🦅 Kelce Calls It Quits (For Real)
It’s the end of an era for the Eagles and their fans, who are saying goodbye to center Jason Kelce after a 13-season career. He gave an emotional 40-minute retirement speech on Monday. [PhillyVoice]
- 🎧: The City Cast Philly podcast reminisced on some of his career highlights when rumors of his retirement broke a couple months ago.

🗳️ More Election Litigation Likely This Year
Here we go again… Pennsylvania is expected to be a hotspot for high-stakes election lawsuits this year ahead of — and possibly after — the presidential election. [Spotlight PA]
🏘️ Illegal Short-Term Rentals Remain
The city estimates that 1,300 unlicensed short-term rentals are operating in the city, 400 fewer than when the city started cracking down on them last year. Only five operators have been issued violations. [Axios]
- Related: What led to the city’s latest enforcement push? [City Cast Philly 🎧]

What To Do
Tuesday, March 5
- 🪐 Adult Hula Hoop Class | 6–7 p.m. | $10 Suggested Donation | Northern Liberties
- 🍽️ East Passyunk Restaurant Week | Restaurant Hours Vary | $20–$55 | South Philly
Wednesday, March 6
- 🦪 Women’s Way Wednesday Pop-Up | 5:30–8 p.m. | $35 | Old City
- 🎤 Philly Rising Open Mic | 8 p.m. | Free | World Cafe Live
- 🍽️ East Passyunk Restaurant Week | Restaurant Hours Vary | $20–$55 | South Philly
Thursday, March 7
- ⚡Boathouse Row Relighting Ceremony | 6–8 p.m. | Free | MLK Drive
- 📚 The Angry Grammarian: The Musical (Preview) | 7:30 p.m. | $20 | Passyunk Square
- 🍽️ East Passyunk Restaurant Week | Restaurant Hours Vary | $20–$55 | South Philly

Today on City Cast

Parker’s Back-to-Office Push, No More Dollar Dogs, & Philly Trivia
The City Cast Philly podcast team talks about Mayor Cherelle Parker’s back-to-office push and what you, our Hey Philly newsletter readers, think about it. And, we share our reactions to the Phillies getting rid of Dollar Dog Night. Plus, we've got some Women’s History Month trivia for you!

One possibly uplifting piece of news for the otherwise disappointed Dollar Dog Night enthusiasts: a South Philly restaurant is planning to offer a $1 hot dog deal on home game days in light of the news.
Is it really the same? I’ll let you be the judge of that. Have a great Tuesday!
— Asha Prihar
Thanks to Laura Benshoff for editing!
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