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August 2, 2024 · — Asha Prihar
Happy Friday, everyone. It’s news quiz time! Last week’s median score was 5/7, and no one scored lower than a 2/7. Can you match that this week?
What's CITY Talking About?
🌡️ Another Heat Wave
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for the Philly region yesterday, and it remains in effect until 8 p.m. today. The heat index could reach up to 103 degrees Fahrenheit. [WHYY]
- Why has Philly been so hot this summer? Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz explains. [City Cast Philly 🎧]
🚲 Indego Single Rides Are Back
Big news for prospective occasional bike renters: Philly’s bikeshare program now offers single, 30-minute rides — no subscription required — for $4.50. [Indego]
⚠️ Toxin Confirmed Along Bartram’s Mile
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has confirmed that hexavalent chromium, a known carcinogen, was found along and near the portion of the Bartram’s Mile Trail that closed last month. City and state officials say it never posed a danger to the public. The trail segment is still closed, however, as they continue to monitor it. [Inquirer 🔒]
👎 Stadium Workers Reject Contract Proposal
Unite Here 274 and Aramark will be returning to the bargaining table. 98% of the unionized food and beverage workers at the South Philly sports complex voted “no” on the food service company’s latest contract offer. [KYW]
What To Do
Friday, Aug. 2
- 🖼️ First Friday Art Events | Times Vary | Free | Locations Vary
- 🧘 Movement Mornings | 10:10 a.m. | Free | Fox Chase
- 💃 Salsa and Bachata Dance Party | 7–10 p.m. | Free | LOVE Park
- 🎶 The Struts: Pretty Vicious Tour | 8 p.m. | $57 | Fishtown
- 🧊 Ice Spice: Y2K! World Tour | 9 p.m. | $64+ | The Met
Saturday, Aug. 3
- 🚩 Family Field Day | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Free | FDR Park
- 🥟 Uncovering Chinatown Food Tour | 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. | $79 | Chinatown
- 🌮 Philadelphia Taco Festival | Noon–8 p.m. | $25–$80 | Xfinity Live!
- 🎵 Benefit for UArts Staff and Faculty | 7 p.m. | $15–$20 | World Cafe Live
- 🌚 Emo Nite | 9 p.m. | $28 | Callowhill
Sunday, Aug. 4
- 📽️ BlackStar Film Festival (Last Day) | Times Vary | $7.50–$350 | Multiple Venues and Virtual
- 🎨 Family Festival: Flashy, Friendly, Ferocious | 10 a.m.–3 p.m. | Pay What You Wish | Philadelphia Museum of Art
- 🥁 Family Day: Beats With Heart | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Free | Barnes Foundation
- 🌮 Philadelphia Taco Festival | Noon–8 p.m. | $19–$70 | Xfinity Live
- 🎉 2nd Street Festival | Noon–10 p.m. | Pay As You Go | Northern Liberties
- 🌍 ACANA Festival | 2–8 p.m. | Pay As You Go | Cherry Street Pier
Today on City Cast
This cleaning every block … it feels very performative to me, right? I mean, you go through once and clean it out. I don’t think anybody logically believes that that’s gonna make a lasting difference.
What’s Going on in Philly?
On today’s Friday News Roundup episode, City Cast Philly podcast host Trenae Nuri talks with freelance reporter Kyle Bagenstose and standup comedian Nicole Phoenix. They chat about the presidential candidates’ campaign stops in Pennsylvania, trash complaints coming through 311, and things the city is trying out to help cool Philly neighborhoods.
That’s all, folks — enjoy your weekend!
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