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😎 Philly’s best July events
July 1, 2024 · — Asha Prihar
Welcome to July! Even if you’ve already figured out your plans for the Fourth (no judgment if you haven’t!), my team has you covered with some recs for the rest of the month, too. Keep scrolling ⬇️
What's CITY Talking About?
🏫 Drexel President To Swap Institutions?
Sources told multiple news outlets on Friday that Drexel University’s current president, John Fry, is expected to become Temple University’s next president. The university has yet to confirm that. [The Temple News]
💰 SEPTA Budget Approved, But Still in Limbo
The transit agency approved a $1.74 billion operating budget for the fiscal year that starts today — but it’s contingent on the Pennsylvania budget ultimately including Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed allocation of $161 million toward SEPTA. State lawmakers missed their budget deadline, so that’s still pending. [KYW]
- Context: If state funding falls short of that figure, riders could face service cuts. [City Cast Philly 🎧]
🛒 ShopRite’s New Smart Carts
Two ShopRites in Northeast Philly and two in Delco will soon be rolling out high-tech shopping carts called “Caper Carts,” which let customers scan their items as they shop. [PhillyVoice]
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What To Do
Monday, July 1
- 🦠 Fungal Ecology | 5 p.m. | Free | Fishtown
- 🎙️ Philly Pub Sing | 5:30–8 p.m. | Free | Center City
Tuesday, July 2
- 🇺🇲 Pomp and Parade | 11 a.m. | Free | National Constitution Center
- 💼 Job Search Assistance | 2 p.m. | Free | Multiple Locations
- 💪 Senior Strength Training | 3 p.m. | Free | Whitman
- 💬 Young Professionals Lego Happy Hour | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | $10 | Old City
Wednesday, July 3
- 🎣 Fishing | 5–8 p.m. | Free | Bartram's Garden
- 🧨 Night-Life Market: The Firework Stroll | 5–9 p.m. | Pay As You Go | South Street
- 🇺🇲 United States Army Field Band | 7 p.m. | Free | Independence National Historic Park
- 🖌️ Miniature Painting | 7 p.m. | Free | Kensington
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Your Guide to July in Philly
The beginning of July can be an exciting time in Philly, but the rest of the month isn’t so shabby either! From Appalachian artwork to riverfront dancing to an ice cream festival, tune in to hear the City Cast Philly team’s picks for activities to enjoy, foods to try, and free events to attend in Philly this month.
As both a Swiftie and someone with a soft spot for feel-good stories, I got kind of teary-eyed reading this story about a 13-year-old Eagles fan who met Jason Kelce outside Wembley Stadium in London while his sister and mom were attending the Eras Tour.
Enjoy your Monday!
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