City Cast Philly
🚗 Which Philly roads need speed cameras?
March 12, 2024
Good morning! City Council wants to know which Philadelphia streets would be good candidates for some new traffic speed cameras. Listen to today’s episode of City Cast Philly to hear our team’s thoughts … and tell the city your own ideas here.
What's CITY Talking About?
🛣️ Nearly $159M for ‘Chinatown Stitch’ Plan
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle visited Philly yesterday to announce a new, big chunk of federal funding for the plan to cap the Vine Street Expressway between Broad and 8th streets. [NBC10]
🚔 Bus Stop Shooting Updates
Police are continuing to investigate last week’s shooting of eight teenagers in Northeast Philly. Two suspects — both 18 years old — have been arrested in connection to the shooting. [NBC10]
- We break down details about the situation on today’s episode of City Cast Philly. 🎧
🏠 Northeast Philly ‘Tiny House’ Plans Canceled
A plan to build a small village of around two dozen 12’ by 8’ houses in Holmesburg reportedly won’t move forward after the Parker administration decided to drop it. The units were slated to be built by the nonprofit Sanctuary Village and used as rent-free transitional housing for women ages 55 and older. [Axios Philadelphia]
- Related: Are “tiny homes” the answer to combatting housing insecurity in Philly? [City Cast Philly 🎧]
🏆 Philly Native Wins ‘Best Supporting Actress’ Oscar
ICYMI: Da’vine Joy Randolph — a Temple alum who grew up in Mt. Airy and Hershey, PA — completed her awards season sweep at the Oscars on Sunday night, after already winning a Golden Globe, SAG Award, and Critics’ Choice Award for her performance in “The Holdovers.” [PhillyVoice]
🦅 More Birds Fly Away
The Philadelphia Eagles are saying farewell to defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, who’s retiring from the NFL after 12 seasons with the team. [ESPN]
- Running back D’Andre Swift, a St. Joe’s alum who’d been with the team for just one season, is also reportedly departing after signing a three-year contract with the Chicago Bears. [Inquirer 🔒]
What To Do
Tuesday, March 12
- 🧘 Yoga | 6–7 p.m. | Free | Whitman
- 💚 It’s Always Sunny St. Paddy’s Day Quizzo | 7 p.m. | Pay As You Go | Center City
Wednesday, March 13
- 💼 City of Philadelphia Jobs Information Session | 12 p.m. | Free | University City
- 🐈 Stray Cat Relief Fund Happy Hour & Quizzo | 5–8 p.m. | Pay As You Go | Lower Moyamensing
- 💰 Morgan Parker – “You Get What You Pay For” | 7:30 p.m. | Pay What You Wish | Parkway Central Library
Thursday, March 14
- 🍷 Sensible Sips: Alcohol Free Wine & Cocktail Class | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | $50 | Old City
- 🚌 Bus Revolution Community Meeting | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Free | Fairhill
- 💐 “Mama Dukes” Opening Reception | 6–9 p.m. | Free | Olde Kensington
- 🏴 Macbeth | 7:30 p.m. | Pay What You Can | Mt. Airy
- 🧶 Greater Philly Yarn Crawl (First Day) | Hours Vary | $5+ | Multiple Locations
Today on City Cast
Bus Stop Shooting Arrests, More Speed Cameras & Philly Trivia
The City Cast Philly team shares updates on last week’s shooting at a SEPTA bus stop that left eight teens injured, and we discuss how you can help determine where the city will add new traffic speed cameras. Plus, some Women’s History Month trivia.
Have a great Tuesday!
— Asha Prihar
Thanks to Laura Benshoff for editing!
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