🔵 Philly highlights from the DNC

🔵 Recap: Philly & PA at the DNC

The Democratic National Convention wrapped up in Chicago last night. Some locally relevant highlights:

• Mayor Cherelle Parker spent the week there, as did several other local elected officials — and a handful of Philly-area content creators. [CBS3/Inquirer 🔒]
• Gov. Josh Shapiro, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, and North Philly state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta each addressed the full convention. [Axios/WESA/USA Today/NBC]
• The PA delegates ceremonially cast their roll call votes on Tuesday as “Motownphilly” and “Black and Yellow” played in the background. [NPR]
• Penn alum John Legend performed Wednesday, and Doylestown native Pink sang on the final night. [USA Today]

🦟 West Nile Virus Reported in Philly

The city reported that two people have been infected with a severe form of the mosquito-carried illness last week, and 40% of mosquito traps in the city have tested positive for the virus since May. Officials recommend wearing long sleeves and bug spray as precautions. [Axios Philadelphia]

🧇 National Waffle Day is Tomorrow

If you’re looking for a spot to honor this totally-not-made-up holiday, we’ve got you covered. [Hey Philly]

• And if waffles aren’t your fave, but I just really made you crave brunch (sorry!), we can also help you find a spot for that. [City Cast Philly 🎧]

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