City Cast Philly
❓ Anti-Trump Statue Appears Behind Sculpture of Nude
October 31, 2024 · — Ava Wojnowski
Happy Halloween, Philly! We have perfect trick-or-treating weather for you today. And after gorging on candy, we'll be ready to turn the calendar: Today's City Cast Philly podcast has our tips for enjoying November in Philly – like welcoming the return of the Giant Heart, watching a fake living room set on fire, eating a viral hoagie, and cheering at the Philadelphia Marathon.
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- After a comedian trashed Puerto Ricans at Donald Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden, many Puerto Ricans from Philly spoke out about the “jokes.” Community organizer for Philly Boricuas, Charito Morales, said that the comments were racist – but not a surprise. [WHYY]
- A statue of Donald Trump was mysteriously (and briefly) placed near the Ben Franklin Parkway directly behind the Maja statue, which depicts a nude woman. The plaque on the Trump statue read: “In honor of a lifetime of sexual assault,” and his right hand was positioned in a crude gesture towards the Maja. The statue of Trump was quickly removed from the park by city workers. [🔒Inquirer]
- Larry Krasner, Philly district attorney who's suing Elon Musk over his million-dollar voter giveaway, said that there have been various inflammatory posts about him since he filed suit. People have posted antisemitic attacks and also shared his address. Krasner has asked for additional security at the next court hearing this morning. [🔒Inquirer]
🚓 Five Arrested for Drug Trafficking
After a year-long investigation, five men have been arrested for allegedly trafficking large amounts of fentanyl, cocaine, and other narcotics in Philadelphia and Chester County. In various searches, police uncovered 3 1/3 pounds of fentanyl, nearly 4 1/2 pounds of cocaine, another 1,500 baggies of packaged fentanyl, two assault rifles, three handguns, and $25,000 in cash. [Philly Voice]
🚨 Slow Down, Philly!
Speed cameras will be installed on Broad Street. Rich Lazer, executive director of Philadelphia Parking Authority, said that Broad Street is the second most dangerous street after Roosevelt Boulevard. The goal is to have the cameras up by February, so slow down, Philly! [6abc]
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What To Do
Thursday, Oct. 31
- 🕸️ Halloween at the Museum of American Revolution | 10 a.m. –5 p.m. | $23+ | Old City
- 🍭 Sweet & Spooky Spectacular | 5–9 p.m. | Pay As You Go | Bella Vista
- 🍸 Trick or Drink | 6 p.m.–2 a.m. | $25+ | Center City
- 💀 Spooky Mini Golf | 6–9 p.m. | $15| Franklin Square
- 😱 Halloween Screening | 6 p.m. | $55 | Morrisville
- 👠 Rocky Horror Picture Show | 7:30 p.m. | $20+ | Center City
Tyler, the Creator 🤝 Philly Cheesesteaks – Rapper Tyler, the Creator’s team hosted a listening party for his new album, CHROMAKOPIA, at Shank's on Monday. His team purchased $4,000 worth of cheesesteaks and gave them to attendees.
In Tuesday’s newsletter, I said Longwood Gardens was to reopen on Nov. 22. Longwood Gardens IS open during construction, but the new 32,000-square-foot space is what will open on Nov. 22. Thank you to Erin for catching my error!
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