City Cast Philly
🏛️ The latest from City Council
March 26, 2024
Good morning! Opening day at Citizens Bank Park is nearly upon us … and along with it, some new concessions. I’ve got my eye on those huge mozzarella sticks 👀
Before you head to the Bank this season, check out the City Cast Philly podcast for a guide to the perfect Phillies game!
What's CITY Talking About?
💉 Krasner Sues Over Insulin Prices
Philly District Attorney Larry Krasner is alleging that companies like CVS, Eli Lilly, and UnitedHealthcare are violating Pennsylvania law by colluding to set the price of insulin out of reach for many residents. Some of these companies have called Krasner’s lawsuit “baseless.” [WHYY]
🪧 Sports Complex Food Workers Authorize Strike
Over the weekend, Aramark food service workers voted to authorize a strike if one becomes necessary. Their union — Unite Here Local 274 — is in the midst of contract negotiations and is asking for wage increases and better health care. [KYW]
⚖️ Prisons Commissioner Resigns
Blanche Carney will retire on April 5, following eight years as head of Philadelphia’s Department of Prisons. Her tenure has been marked by numerous controversies, including deaths inside prison facilities and inmate escapes. [Inquirer 🔒]
📈 Woman-Owned Businesses on the Rise
Data from Yelp shows that 966 woman-owned businesses opened in the Philly region last year. That’s 21% more than in 2022. [Axios Philadelphia]
What To Do
Tuesday, March 26
- ⚾ Phillies Pep Rally | 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | Free | Center City
- 🧑🍳 Adult Cooking Class | 4:30 p.m. | Free | Logan
- 💼 Women Mean Business | 6–9 p.m. | $10 | East Passyunk
- 🍷 Winemaker Dinner with J. Lohr Vineyards | 7–10 p.m. | $150 | Old City
Wednesday, March 27
- 📝 Resume Workshop | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | Free | Cecil B. Moore
- 🪡 Transgender Day of Visibility Quilt Project | 5–8 p.m. | Free | Hawthorne
- 🥚 Hatched | 8 p.m. | $10–$15 | South Street
Thursday, March 28
- 🎨 Portable Picasso's Sip and Paint | 7–10 p.m. | $45 | Manayunk
- 💄 The Science of Cosmetics | 6:30 p.m. | Free | Parkway Central Library
Today on City Cast
City Council Imposes Curfew, SE Asian Market Delayed, and NCAA Trivia
We’re running down some recent headlines out of Philadelphia City Council, from a new ban on casino-style gaming terminals to a hearing on an anti-blight law that some residents say is forcing them to sell their family homes. Plus, what we know about why the SE Asian Market pushed back its opening date.
Have a great Tuesday!
— Asha Prihar
Thanks to Laura Benshoff for editing!
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