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March 19, 2024
Good morning! As of today, springtime has officially begun. Don’t forget to get your free water ice! And, on a less fun vernal note, pollen is already running amok in Philly. Scroll for some advice on how to allergen-proof your home ⬇️
What's CITY Talking About?
🚧 Construction Begins on ‘Safe Route to Schools’
As part of a $4 million street safety effort, the Streets Department will be realigning intersections, upgrading traffic signals, adding green stormwater infrastructure, and more near elementary schools in West Oak Lane and Oxford Circle. [NBC10]
✝️ Faith and Liberty Discovery Center To Close
The $60-million museum at 5th and Market, run by the American Bible Society, will permanently close to visitors after March 28. [Inquirer 🔒]
🏢 New Health Tower Opening in Market East Neighborhood
Jefferson Health recently wrapped up construction on the 19-story, $762-million Honickman Center at 11th and Chestnut, which plans to start accepting patients on April 15. [Axios Philadelphia]
- It’s the final piece of the big “East Market” redevelopment project. We chatted with reporter Ben Seal about this project last year. [City Cast Philly 🎧]
🦸♀️ A Philly-Inspired Superhero
Did you know that a Philly landmark inspired a World War II-era DC Comics heroine? Find out which one on today’s episode of City Cast Philly. 🎧
What To Do
Wednesday, March 20
- 🚌 Bus Revolution Community Meeting | 5–7 p.m. | Free | Hartranft
- 🧑🍳 Andrew Zimmern of Bizarre Foods | 5–7:15 p.m. | $50 | Center City
- 🌳 Exploring Family History: Getting Started with Genealogy | 6 p.m. | Free | Parkway Central Library
Thursday, March 21
- 🚢 Dry Dock Departure Celebration for the Battleship New Jersey | 11 a.m. | Free | Camden
- 📸 Professional Headshots | 1–3 p.m. | Free | Parkway Central Library
- 🎵 Beyonce vs. Taylor Drag Show | 6 p.m. | $15 | Northern Liberties
Today on City Cast
Chinatown Stitch Project Funding, Another Wawa Closing, Philly-Inspired Superhero
On today’s City Cast Philly podcast, we chat about new funding for the Chinatown Stitch project and another city Wawa closure. Plus: Play along with this week’s Philly trivia, as we try to guess which city landmark inspired the creation of a comic book heroine.
Have a great Tuesday!
— Asha Prihar
Thanks to City Cast’s Wil Fulton for editing!
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