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📝 Could PA legalize recreational marijuana?
December 17, 2024 · — Ava Wojnowski
Hey Philly! Need Philly-specific holiday gifts for Philadelphians in your life? City Cast Philly is here to help 🛍️ We know the local places selling Philly stuff and we’ll even tell you how to ship a Pat’s cheesesteak, Isgro’s cannoli, or Zahav lamb shoulder to those Philly ex-pats out in California. So if you’re still on the gift hunt, look no further.
What's CITY Talking About?
📝 Could Marijuana Soon Be Legalized in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania lawmakers from both parties plan to work on a bill next year to legalize recreational weed and expunge the records of the tens of thousands of Pennsylvanians who have been convicted on marijuana charges. This legislation will likely face resistance from the Republican-controlled Senate. [90.5 WESA]
❌ AIDS Fund Philly To Shut Down
AIDS Fund Philly will shut down Dec. 31 after 35 years. The organization has raised funds to support those living with HIV and AIDS by hosting GayBINGO and the annual AIDS Walk Philly. Action Wellness, another nonprofit focused on HIV services in Philly, will take over the GayBINGO events. [Facebook, PhillyVoice]
🏫 Philly Students Concerned About Future Immigration Policies
Students in the Philly School District have voiced concerns about the potential for stricter immigration policies. In 2021 the district adopted a “sanctuary schools” position to protect immigrant students and their families from any federal immigration crackdown. Now advocates want practices strengthened in advance of Trump 2.0. [🔒 The Inquirer]
⚡ Your Electric Bill Is Going Up
Starting in January, PECO will raise its rates 10%, the largest rate increase for PECO in the past decade. [BillyPenn]
What To Do
Tuesday, Dec. 17
- 🖌️ Painting with a Twist | 6 p.m. | $70 | West Philly
- ✨ Sequin Ornament Making | 6-8 p.m. | $25 | Kensington
- 🍽️ Blindfold Dining Experience | 6 & 8:30 p.m. | $64 | Society Hill
- 🥂 A Global Sparkling Journey | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | $75 | Conshohocken
- 🎤 Babyface Ray | 8 p.m. | $45 | Queen Village
- 🧑🎄 A John Waters Christmas | 8 p.m. | $50+ | North Philly
Wednesday, Dec. 18
- 📣 Holi-Ditch Day | 11 a.m. | $56 | Fishtown
- 🍪 Cookie Decorating Class | 6:30 p.m. | $42.50+ | Pennsport
- 📀 Foodman Concert – Japanese Electronic DJ | 7 p.m. | $20 | Callowhill
- 😁 Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol | 7 p.m. | $46+ | Center City
- 🎄 Holiday Show | 7 p.m. | $12+ | University City
- 🎨 Ornament Painting Workshop | 7-9 p.m. | $40 | Manayunk
- 👑 Philthadelphia: A Drag and Burlesque Tribute | 7:30 p.m. | $20 | Center City
Have you seen these adorable sweaters? Statues in Fitler Square were mysteriously adorned with festive sweaters earlier this month; turns out they were created by seven members of the Philadelphia Drunken Knitwits.
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