🚽 Philly’s potty pitstops

🏅 The Only Good News For Dems

The Democratic Party has retained its majority in Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives, securing 102 seats to 101 for the Republicans. The outcome hinged on the race in the 72nd district, where the result was delayed due to an error on some ballots, requiring them to be counted by hand. Republicans still have control over the state Senate. [🔒The Inquirer, Penn Capital Star]

🚌 SEPTA Strike Update

• SEPTA transportation will operate normally on Monday. Contract negotiations continue between the transit agency and workers, who want higher wages and more safety protections. Workers authorized a strike last month. [🔒The Inquirer]
• The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia has called on business leaders to urge politicians to secure increased taxpayer funding for SEPTA. [WHYY]

🗣️ Hearings for 76 Place

Eight hearings have been scheduled for the City Council to consider whether to approve a new arena for the 76ers. All hearings are open to the public, but testimony from the public is reserved for certain hearings. [6ABC]

🍻 Polls & Pints

Some bars said that the Wednesday after Election Day felt like a Saturday night. Bottle shops also saw an influx of customers on Election Day, many wearing an “I Voted” sticker. [🔒The Inquirer]

When you’re walking around a big city, it can be stressful to not know where to find a bathroom. Here’s a guide to 10 public bathrooms throughout Philadelphia. These are also all free to use, making it that much easier to go!

The Concourse at the Comcast Center

With marble counters and a decently clean atmosphere, these bathrooms are a great place to go. This is a spot to mark on your map when you’re hanging around Center City.

Bourse Food Hall

Located right in Old City, Bourse Food Hall makes for the perfect spot to use the bathroom when exploring Independence Mall. And after you go, grab a bite to eat at one of the vendors in the food hall.

Reading Terminal Market

Maybe you’re around Market East and all of a sudden you’ve got to go. Right on the edge of Chinatown, Reading Terminal isn’t just incredibly cool – it also has bathrooms. Pro-tip: Grab a DiNic’s roast pork sandwich on the way out.

Sofitel

With any hotel bathroom stop, the key is confidence. Walk in like you own the place, and no one will question you. This fancy hotel near Rittenhouse Square has luxurious bathrooms with huge wooden doors and nice towels to dry your hands.

Italian Market Visitor Center

If you’re in South Philly and gotta go, head to the Italian Market Visitor Center for a public restroom. And while you’re there, pick up some Italian delicacies at Di Bruno Bros. and Claudio’s.

Franklin’s Table Food Hall

This food hall in the center of the University of Pennsylvania campus and has a public bathroom. If you’re feeling peckish, grab a bite to go and sit by the Split Button sculpture at nearby Blanche Levy Park.

La Colombe Coffee

This extra-large La Colombe location in Fishtown is a great pit stop. I can’t step into a coffee shop without getting a fun drink, so treat yourself to a latte or matcha if this is your bathroom stop.

Wawa in Roxborough

As far as convenience store bathrooms go, Wawas are known to be fairly clean. If you’re in Roxborough, this Wawa is the perfect stop.

Starbucks in Center City

The Starbucks on 12th and Walnut is an easy spot to use the bathroom when you’re downtown. You probably have to ask for a code from the barista to get inside.

Philly Phlush Bathrooms

Philly is testing out a new public bathroom project called the Philly Phlush. There are currently three locations: one in Center City, one in North Philly, and one in West Philly. These bathrooms offer changing tables, hand washing stations, menstrual products, and Narcan for opioid overdoses.