🍽️ What makes these Philly restaurants essential

🗳️ The Race That Isn’t Quite Done

Although the AP and FOX News have called Pennsylvania's senate race between Republican David McCormick and Democratic Sen. Bob Casey, according to Casey’s team there are still 100,000 ballots left to be counted. That’s why Casey has yet to concede. The Senate will still have a Republican majority regardless. [FOX29]

❌ No Preservation for the Roundhouse

Philly’s Historical Commission rejected a motion to preserve the former police headquarters. This means that the uniquely round building will not be protected from demolition or serious alterations. [🔒The Inquirer]

🏜️ We Wish It Wasn’t Always Sunny In Philadelphia

• After weeks of historically dry weather in the region, Philadelphia saw some smoky conditions on Sunday due to wildfires in South Jersey. The air quality index was rated in the orange category, indicating high amounts of particulate matter. [WHYY]
• Rain finally fell on Sunday after six weeks, but a drought watch continues. The Philadelphia International Airport measured precipitation at 0.31 inches. [🔒The Inquirer]

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is a federally funded program that helps about 500,000 low-income families in Philadelphia purchase food with an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. But that EBT card can cover so much more than groceries...

The Arts

The program Art-Reach works with SNAP to make the arts more accessible. This initiative is called ACCESS and it provides discounted admission of about $2 at more than 80 cultural sites in Philadelphia and Delaware. While you can't directly use your EBT card for payment, presenting it allows you to purchase tickets at a discount.

• Find discounts at performances of the Philadelphia Ballet.
• Get a Fringe Access Membership for lower-priced Fringe Arts performances.
• The Film Society Center offers $2 movie tickets.
• You can hear discounted live music from the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia — $2 each for the cardholder and three guests.
• Catch some live music is at World Cafe Live, which offers $2 tickets for up to four people.

Museums

Museums for All provides reduced admission to more than 1,300 museums across the country. Present your EBT card to get tickets of $3 or less.

• The Please Touch Museum offers $2 tickets for up to four people. If you pay an additional $5, your child can get unlimited rides on the classic carousel.
• Woodmere Art Museum also has a $2 per-person rate for up to four people. And there’s free admission for everyone on Sundays.