📺 FOX’s new, very Philly cartoon

📺 New Extremely Philly Cartoon on FOX

The new animated Sunday-night FOX series “Universal Basic Guys,” created by two self-taught animators from South Jersey, introduces the Philly region’s culture and accents to a national audience. Hear the creators talk about the show — and get a sneak peek into an upcoming episode about our Eagles. [City Cast Philly 🎧]

❗ Watch Out for Whooping Cough

Pennsylvania has been a hotspot for the illness this year. According to new CDC data, our state has the most reported cases in the nation — and there have been almost 11 times as many in 2024 as there were in 2023. Vaccines are the best defense against whooping cough. [PhillyVoice]

Unnecessary Narcan Use?

Some people have accused police in Kensington of administering naloxone to people who aren’t overdosing, which can have the effect of sending drug users into withdrawal. [Inquirer 🔒]

💬 ICYMI: Senate + AG Debates

Earlier this week, Sen. Bob Casey and challenger Dave McCormick squared off in a debate hosted by 6ABC, and attorney general candidates Eugene DePasquale and Dave Sunday went head to head the same night. [WHYY/Pennsylvania Capital-Star]

• Want a 28-minute primer on the Senate race that you can play in the background as you get ready for the day? We’ve got you covered. [City Cast Philly 🎧]

Welcome back to the weekly challenge where I show you a photo of public art, and you tell me where it is! Let’s start by reviewing last week’s mural, pictured above.

📍 You can find this “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”-inspired art — created by Drew "The Mayor" Montemayor — at Sunnyside Avenue & Cresson Street in East Falls, right near the SEPTA Regional Rail station.

☀️ Congrats to the many Hey Philly readers who recognized the piece: Jessica N., Sarah V., Diana M., Barbara W., Jill S., Christopher C., Treshia H., Sonya L., John H., Cathy P., Tyler G., Rachael U., Ashley W., Josie K., Michael W., Charmaine G., and Neri K.!

Now, onto this week’s challenge. Do you know where in Philly you can find the (partial) painting pictured below?

I’ll give you a hint … it’s somewhere you might find lots of people reading. Send me your best guess! The answer will be revealed on Wednesday. And remember: We’re working on the honor system here — please don’t look the answer up online.