City Cast Philly
🍃 When will recreational cannabis be legal in PA?
June 18, 2024 · — Asha Prihar
Good morning! Here’s your reminder that post offices, library branches, driver license centers, and banks will be closed tomorrow for Juneteenth, and trash pickups will be delayed by a day.
Hey Philly also won’t be in your inbox tomorrow — keep reading for local news, events, and trivia to tide you over until Thursday ⬇️
What's CITY Talking About?
🥬 A Bipartisan Marijuana Bill?
A Democrat from Allegheny County and a Republican from Luzerne County started circulating a memo in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives yesterday, asking their colleagues to cosponsor legislation that would legalize recreational marijuana for adults. [WESA]
- Here’s why non-medical cannabis isn’t legal in Pennsylvania — at least, not yet. [City Cast Philly 🎧]
🚢 The ‘IKEA Boat’ Has To Move
A federal judge ruled last week that the SS United States must vacate its South Philly berth by Sept. 12. [Inquirer 🔒]
- Docked in Philly since 1996, the formerly luxurious ocean liner has been the subject of a rent dispute for the past several years. The nonprofit that cares for it has big ideas on how it could be redeveloped … but it would need to get some deep-pocketed partners on board. [City Cast Philly 🎧]
🥵 Hot Weather History
This week, we’re forecasted to have five consecutive days that reach 95 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. The last time that happened in Philly was July 2022. [National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Facebook]
- Some other past sweltering stretches, according to the very informative admin on the local NWS Facebook page:
- The last time Philly had two consecutive 100-degree days was in July 2011.
- Philly’s longest streak of 90-plus-degree days lasted 18 days, in July-August 1988. The summer of ’88 also saw four 100-degree days 😬
🥔 Share Your Thoughts on Stromboli Chips
Herr’s has released the three potato chip flavors inspired by local restaurants that will face off in this year’s “Flavored by Philly” contest: Mom-Mom’s Kitchen Potato Pierogi, Talluto’s Cheese Ravioli and Marinara, and Romano’s Stromboli Special Hot Stromboli. [PhillyVoice]
- 💬 Weigh in: If you’ve tried any of these flavors (or plan to), I’d love to know your thoughts! Send me an email with your mini-review. Your response may be included in a future newsletter.
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What To Do
Tuesday, June 18
- 🎻 Juneteenth Concert with the Renaissance Orchestra | 11:30 a.m. | Free | Wynnefield
- 🙏 Gun Violence Awareness Symposium & Prayer Walk | 4:30–7 p.m. | Free | Nicetown
- 🌳 Celebrate Your Park & Discover Your Creek Block Party | 5–7 p.m. | Free | Tacony Creek Park
- 🗺️ Centennial Subdistrict Design Plan Open House | 6–8 p.m. | Free | Please Touch Museum
- 🍸 Fishtown Taps | Times Vary | $5 Beer, $6 Wine, and $7 Cocktails | Locations Vary
Wednesday, June 19
- 🎉 Attend a Juneteenth Celebration!
- 🎶 Black Music City Grantee Showcase | 5–9 p.m. | Free | World Cafe Live
Thursday, June 20
- 🎦 Echoes of the Uptown Theater | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Free | Old City
- 🎼 The Arts on Center Stage with Opera Philadelphia | 6–7 p.m. | Free | Dilworth Park
- 🌽 Overbrook Night Market | 6–10 p.m. | Pay As You Go | Overbrook
- 🐉 Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival (First Night) | 6–11 p.m. | $25 | Franklin Square
- 💃 The Re-Emancipation of Social Dance (First Performance) | 7:30 p.m. | $20 | Old City
Today on City Cast
Why Recreational Cannabis Still Isn’t Legal in PA
Gov. Shapiro says he wants to fully legalize recreational cannabis; what’s the holdup in the state legislature? City Cast Pittsburgh host Megan Harris talks with Spotlight PA reporter Ed Mahon about where Pennsylvania stands on this issue.
Enjoy your Tuesday!
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