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💼 The 4-day workweek comes to Philly
March 22, 2024
Good morning! Any “Jeopardy!” fans out there (besides me)? Keep an eye out for Celeste DiNucci, a Philadelphian who’s appearing on Monday’s episode. And keep scrolling to learn more about her Jeopardy journey (it’s not her first time on the show!) ⏬
What's CITY Talking About?
🎰 Skill Game Ban Passes in City Council
Local lawmakers unanimously approved a bill yesterday that bans businesses from having “skill game” machines in their stores unless they have a casino or liquor license and a place for 30+ customers to eat or drink. [City & State PA]
- Why are these machines controversial? Here’s an explanation. [City Cast Philly 🎧]
🚍 PA House Approves Transit Spending Plan
The state House voted 106-95 earlier this week to approve a public transit funding boost proposed by Gov. Josh Shapiro. The bill now heads to the GOP-led state Senate for approval, where it faces more of an uphill battle. [AP]
- Here’s more about the proposal, which would help plug a SEPTA budget shortfall. [City Cast Philly 🎧]
🏛️ Weitzman Eyes Joining Smithsonian
There’s an effort underway in Congress to explore adding the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, located in Old City, to the Smithsonian Institution network. [PhillyVoice]
⚾ Phillies Join South Philly Sports Complex Overhaul
The MLB team announced yesterday that it will partner with Comcast Spectacor on phase two of a multi-billion-dollar planned development project, which would include retail, a new hotel, restaurants, housing, and more. [6ABC]
What To Do
Saturday, March 23
- 🚌 Bus Revolution Community Meeting | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | Free | Frankford
- 🧤 Cobbs Creek Community Garden Clean-Up | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | Free | Upper Darby
- 👚 Wearwell Warehouse Sale | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Pay As You Go | Bok Building
- 🍻 Cheers to Women | 12–4 p.m. | Pay As You Go | Roxborough
- 🎨 Community Paint Day | 1–3 p.m. | Free | Tacony
- 🐔 Chicken Storytime | 1 p.m. | Free | Kensington
- 🎶 Lieder in the Liberties | 6 p.m. | Free | Northern Liberties
- 🥞 Pancakes & Booze | 7 p.m. | $10 | Callowhill
- ⚾ Spring Break: Sports & Recreation (First Day) | All Day | $21+ | Eastern State Penitentiary
Sunday, March 24
- 🎉 Purim Festival | 11 a.m.–3 p.m. | $25 | Philadelphia Zoo
- 📍 Spring Pin Brunch | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Pay As You Go | Hard Rock Cafe
- 🍺 Beer and Cheesecake Pairing | 4–6 p.m. | $28 | Fishtown
- 👰 “My Love Affair With Marriage” Screening | 6–9 p.m. | $15 | Northern Liberties
Monday, March 25
- 🌱 DIY Seeding and Greenhouse Basics | 4:30–6 p.m. | Free | Bartram’s Garden
- 🏛️ History and Architecture of West Philadelphia | 6:30 p.m. | Free | Parkway Central Library
Today on City Cast
One common thread is maybe we don't actually need 40 hours in a week to get all of our work done ... and people will be a lot happier if they can have one day to get all their errands done or maybe pursue some hobbies.
4-Day Workweeks, Proposed Bus Terminal Move & PA Lottery Returns
It’s the Friday News Roundup! Topics include plans to move the intercity bus terminal (again) and which companies in our area have a four-day workweek… Could more follow suit?
Did you see the Battleship New Jersey floating down the Delaware yesterday? That was the first time it moved in over two decades — it left to get some big repairs done.
— Asha Prihar
Thanks to Laura Benshoff for editing!
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