😋 Stephen Starr’s latest Philly restaurant

♥️ Audio Project Explores History of Black Philadelphians

“Of Black Wombhood” is an independently produced audio project of 10 intimate stories from Philadelphians about their wombs. On today’s City Cast Philly, Trenae talks with the project’s lead producer, Tanya Latortue, about how these stories serve as a prism into Black American history, identity, gender, and sexuality. [City Cast Philly 🎧]

🏥 Jefferson Health HQ Could Leave Philly

CEO Joseph Cacchione says they’re considering moving the health system’s headquarters out of Center City, where 2,000 people are currently employed. Though he didn’t specify a new location, Cacchione says they’re looking to expand clinical programs and outpatient care centers between Philly and the Lehigh Valley. This is another potential blow to the Market East corridor. [Philadelphia Business Journal 🔒]

⚖️ City Settles with Family of MOVE Victims

Philadelphia has settled a 2022 lawsuit with Lionell Dotson, whose sisters were killed in the 1985 MOVE bombing on Osage Avenue. Dotson alleged that the girls’ remains were mishandled by the University of Pennsylvania and Medical Examiner’s Office by being used in university lectures and designated for cremation without the family’s consent. [The Inquirer]

🧑‍🍳 Latest Starr Concept Features Acclaimed NY Chef

Menu development is in progress at Stephen Starr’s much-awaited new Italian restaurant on Rittenhouse Square, Borromini. Award-winning chef Mark Ladner, of NYC’s Del Posto fame, is developing the menu for the restaurant that's being dubbed the “Italian Parc.” It will set up shop in the former Barnes & Noble on Walnut Street. [The Inquirer]