🗳️ Philly primary results

The people have spoken! Here are some of the major results from yesterday’s primary election, according to the Associated Press’s election calls.

🗳️ Attorney General Candidates Set in Open Race

• 🔵 Former auditor general Eugene Pasquale won the Democratic nomination in a five-way race. He was the only candidate who didn’t hail from southeastern Pennsylvania.
• 🔴 York County district attorney Dave Sunday — the state GOP-endorsed candidate — secured the Republican nomination against his opponent, state Rep. Craig Williams.

🔵 State Treasurer Race Upset

Erin McClelland, a policy advisor from Allegheny County, won the Democratic nomination for state treasurer against state Rep. Ryan Bizarro. The victory was considered an upset — Bizarro had out-fundraised McClelland 5-to-1 and secured numerous endorsements, including from the PA Democratic Party. McClelland will face incumbent treasurer Stacy Garrity in November. [Inquirer 🔒]

🔵 Kenyatta Wins … Twice

North Philly state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta won the Democratic auditor general nomination against Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley. He’ll face the incumbent auditor general, Tim DeFoor, in November.

• He also prevailed in a three-way primary for his current state House seat. If Kenyatta wins the auditor general race in November, he’ll have to resign from his seat in the House. [Inquirer 🔒]

🔵 Boyle Ousted from State House Seat

Sean Dougherty, a former public defender and the nephew of former union leader “Johnny Doc,” overwhelmingly won the Democratic primary in the 172nd Pennsylvania House District in Northeast Philly, defeating incumbent state Rep. Kevin Boyle, who’s been mired in controversy this year. [City Cast Philly 🎧]

• 🔴 Aizaz Gill, a consultant, won the Republican nomination for that seat against master’s student Patrick Gushue.

🔵 Close Race in 10th House District

State Rep. Amen Brown led organizer Cass Green by less than 100 in the vote count as of Tuesday night, with an estimated 92% of votes counted. Find the latest results here. [WHYY]

Ready for this week’s public art location challenge? I’m going to show you a mural, and you’re going to tell me where it is.

But first, let’s reveal the location of last week’s mural, submitted by Hey Philly reader Karen G.:

This painting of the Godmother of Soul — Philly-born singer Patti LaBelle — lives near the intersection of 34th Street and Mantua Avenue, just across the bridge from the Philadelphia Zoo. Painted in 2004 by Peter Pagast, the mural is called “Timeless Journey.”

Congrats to all the Hey Philly readers who knew the location:

• Bethany H.
• Tammy M.
• Peris L.
• Elaine G.
• Nicole V.
• Yvonne C.
• Gail J.
• Bonita G.
• Yvette S.
• Di H.

Now, onto this week’s mural, brought to you by Hey Philly reader Kavya U.:

Where in Philadelphia can you find this larger-than-life homage to former 76er Julius Erving, AKA Dr. J? Take your guess using this form, or send me an email with your answer. No Googling, please!

Pennsport is a lot of things. On one side of I-95, it’s a neighborhood filled with rowhome-lined residential streets and the center of Philadelphia’s Mummer culture, and on the other, it houses big-box shopping centers and the southernmost section of the Delaware River Trail.

Originally part of the colonial-era Southwark District, Pennsport includes the area between 4th Street, Washington Avenue, Snyder Avenue, and the Delaware River.

How can you spend a day in this South Philly neighborhood? Here are some starting points.

🌳 Enjoy the Outdoors

Pennsport has some nice pockets of green space, excellent for spending a nice spring or summer day outdoors.

Dickinson Square Park offers shaded benches, a playground, a basketball court, and lots of goings-on (you can keep track of them in the Friends of Dickinson Square Park Facebook group), including a weekly farmers market. Jefferson Square Park also has a park friends group on Facebook where you can keep up with its happenings. Toward the edge of the neighborhood, Washington Avenue Pier offers a nice riverside getaway.

☕ Sip and Relax

Get yourself a little treat and enjoy some rest on the folding chairs outside Herman’s, a neighborhood favorite coffee shop and specialty market. If you prefer to drink your coffee indoors or at the park, try dropping by Rebel & Wolf Cafe, where you can also get a delicious döner-inspired sandwich featuring fresh veggies and a mixture of four different flavorful sauces.

Can Philly Streeteries Make a Comeback?

Want to dine outdoors in the nice spring weather? You might’ve noticed that many of the city’s outdoor dining structures, or “streeteries,” have disappeared. City Cast Philly podcast host Trenae Nuri speaks with Ali Mohsen, food and drink reporter at Billy Penn, about why this is — and how city officials have responded to restaurants’ complaints about the numerous rules and regulations for streeteries.