City Cast Philly
⛰️ Take a hike!
October 8, 2024 · — Asha Prihar
Good morning! Two popular singers (who both happen to be former opening acts for Taylor Swift) are in town tonight: Gracie Abrams is playing the Met, while Sabrina Carpenter takes on the Wells Fargo Center.
I wandered onto Ticketmaster/Live Nation yesterday to check out the resale situation, and the cheapest tickets were around $450 and $360, respectively 😱 Looks like I’ll be humming “that’s that me espresso” from the comfort of my home ☕
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⚾ Dissecting the Vibes This Red October
The Phillies are playing the Mets in the playoffs for the first time ever, and going into tonight’s game, the series is tied up 1–1. What was the atmosphere like at Citizens Bank Park this weekend, and what is it about this particular rivalry that’s so gripping? [City Cast Philly 🎧]
🇺🇸 POTUS in Town Today
President Joe Biden will be in Philly late this afternoon to campaign for Sen. Bob Casey at a private fundraiser. [Inquirer 🔒]
🌊 How Manayunk & East Falls Can Prep for Future Floods
Three years after flood waters overtook the two neighborhoods during Hurricane Ida, the development corporations in the area have put out recommendations for safe travel routes, storm drain maintenance, infrastructure projects, and other ways to mitigate future flood damage. [WHYY]
📪 Mail Ballot Lawsuits Update
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled on Saturday that it will not decide two cases related to mail ballot procedures before the Nov. 5 election. [AP]
- Related: Here’s how to vote by mail in Philly. [Hey Philly]
What To Do
Tuesday, Oct. 8
- ♟️ Chess Club | 4–7 p.m. | Free | Parkway Central Library
- 🗳️ Yay or Nay: Does Voting Matter? | 4:30–6:30 p.m. | Free | East Oak Lane
Wednesday, Oct. 9
- 🎣 Free Family Fishing (Last Day of the Season) | 4–6:30 p.m. | Free | FDR Park
- 🐝 Get the Buzz on All Things Bees | 6–7:30 p.m. | Free | Wissahickon Valley Park
- 🩰National Ballet of Ukraine | 8 p.m. | $75–$185 | Academy of Music
- 🎵 Jazz Jam With Orrin Evans | 8:30 p.m. | Free | World Cafe Live
One more election update: Remember how I recapped political candidates’ cheesesteak shop photo ops a few weeks ago? Well, U.S. Senate candidate Dave McCormick added another location to the list last week — Max’s in North Philly — but it caught the shop’s manager off-guard.
Have a great Tuesday!
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