🏀 Rallying Philly’s women’s sports fans

📲 Social Media Parental Consent Bill Passes

In a 105–95 vote this week, the Pennsylvania House passed a bill that would require social media platforms to verify users’ ages, request parental consent for users under 16, and refrain from selling minors’ data. The legislation — which still needs approval from the Pa. Senate and governor — has prompted opposition from free speech advocates and lobbyists. [Pennsylvania Capital-Star]

🥪 ‘Middle Child’ Name Battle

The owner of Philly sandwich shop Middle Child has filed a trademark infringement suit against an eatery that’s slated to open soon in Las Vegas. Although the Philly restaurant formally applied for a trademark after the Vegas restaurant did, the Philly spot is claiming that it has common law rights to the trademark. [Eater Vegas]

• This is far from the first time Philly has seen a fight over restaurant names. One other example: the legal battle between Jim’s in Delco and Jim’s West. [City Cast Philly 🎧]

🎓 Penn Adds Commencement Security

Amid ongoing encampment protests, the University of Pennsylvania is implementing a “high level of security” at its graduation ceremony, including measures like a no-bag policy and ID checks for graduates. [The Daily Pennsylvanian]

• Penn also reportedly placed six student organizers of the pro-Palestinian protest encampment on mandatory leave yesterday morning. [The Daily Pennsylvanian]

🐶 $10 Pet Adoption Fees

Have you been thinking about adopting a furry friend? Through May 15, ACCT Philly has reduced fees for dogs, cats, and other pets. [NBC10]

Kensington Encampment Sweep, Penn Grad Students Unionize & Pat's vs. Jim's Steaks

It’s the Friday News Roundup. Today’s topics include how the city handled clearing out an encampment of unhoused people in Kensington and why University of Pennsylvania graduate students voted to unionize. Plus, both Pat’s and Jim’s recently finished renovating their stores … but who has the better cheesesteak?