City Cast Philly
💰 SEPTA funding still in limbo
October 4, 2024 · — Asha Prihar
I’ve got a favor to ask: Could you take two minutes to fill out our Hey Philly reader survey if you haven’t already? It would be a big help for us 🫶 And there’s something in it for you too …
📧 Email me a screenshot of the final page of the survey (the one that says “Thanks for sharing your thoughts on Hey Philly!”), and I’ll mail a City Cast Philly sticker and a fun fact about Philly to the first 10 people who write to me. Even if you’re not one of the first 10 emailers, I’ll still respond to you with a fun Philly fact.
What's CITY Talking About?
💰 SEPTA Funding Still in Limbo
SEPTA has a big operating deficit, but the state legislature has yet to solidify a deal for public transit funding for this fiscal year despite mounting pressure from transit agencies. What exactly is going on? [City Cast Philly 🎧]
🏛️ Evans To Return To Congress in November
Rep. Dwight Evans — who represents parts of West, Northwest, and South Philly in Washington and is running unopposed for his fifth term — has been recovering from a stroke since May. He plans to return to DC the week after the election. [Inquirer 🔒]
🏆 Future NCAA Tournaments Coming to Philly
St. Joe’s will host the 2027 Division I Women's Basketball Regional at Wells Fargo Center, Drexel will host the 2027 DI, DII and DIII Men's Lacrosse Championships at the Linc, and Temple will host the 2027 and 2028 DI Women's Lacrosse Championship at Subaru Park in Chester. [Business Journal 🔒]
🎶 Jason Kelce x Stevie Nicks Collab?
The “New Heights” podcast teased a crossover moment between Kelce and the Fleetwood Mac singer on the upcoming Eagles holiday album, “A Philly Special Christmas Party.” [CBS Philadelphia]
It’s News Quiz Time!
We’re back to our usual programming today after our little break for cheesesteak trivia last Friday. See how well you’ve been staying on top of current events with our latest set of questions!
Here’s a little peek …
Think you know? Check your answer by taking our five-question quiz.
What To Do
Friday, Oct. 4
- 🎨 Check out First Friday! | Times Vary | Free | Multiple Locations
- 🛍️ Philadelphia Marketplace | Noon–6 p.m. | Pay As You Go | Dilworth Park
- 🖼️ “Uses of the Ironic” Opening Reception | 6–8 p.m. | Free | Chinatown
- 👻 First Friday Spooky Maker Market | 6–8:30 p.m. | Pay As You Go | Tacony
- 🎭 “La Egoísta” (First Preview Performance) | 7 p.m. | $25–$50 | Center City
Saturday, Oct. 5
- 🚶 West Philly’s Main Street: A Walk Through Time | 10 a.m. | $25 | Malcolm X Park
- 👕 Walmart Style Tour Pop-Up | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Free | Fashion District
- 🇺🇸 Revolutionary Germantown Festival | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Free | Germantown
- 🎃 Darksome Art & Craft Market | 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | $5 Suggested Donation | Mount Moriah Cemetery
- 🌳 Tacony Creek Park Music & Arts Festival | 1–5 p.m. | Free | Olney
- 🇷🇴 Romanian Fall Festival (First Day) | 1–9 p.m. | Pay As You Go | Northern Liberties
- 🔎 Zoo Done It? | 5:30–9 p.m. | $50–$75 | Philadelphia Zoo
- 🧑🚀 Queens in Space GayBINGO! | 7–9:30 p.m. | $40 | Spring Garden
Sunday, Oct. 6
- 🍁 Fall Fun Day | 11 a.m.–3 p.m. | Free | Laurel Hill East
- 🐶 Philly Bully Team: Tails and Ales | 11 a.m.–4 p.m. | Pay As You Go | Spruce Street Harbor Park
- 🇮🇹 St. Nicholas of Tolentine Italian Festival | Noon–8 p.m. | Pay As You Go | South Philly
- ☕ Hot Mugs 2024 | 1–3 p.m. | Pay As You Go | Spruce Hill
- ❤️ Mural Arts Fest: Roots and Reimagination | 1–6 p.m. | Free | LOVE Park
- 🇷🇴 Romanian Fall Festival (Last Day) | 1–6 p.m. | Pay As You Go | Northern Liberties
- 🐐 GOATober Fest | 3–5 p.m. | $75 | Laurel Hill West
Enjoy your weekend — especially the first Red October game tomorrow! 🙂⚾
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