🥖 Bakery business booming with bread & beer

🍞 How This ‘Mighty’ Baker Is Mixing Up the Menu

There’s nothing like walking down the street and getting a whiff of freshly baked bread wafting in the air. And in Philly, you can’t get away from it. It’s essential in our iconic foods, from hoagies to cheesesteaks. But what goes into making that perfect roll? On today’s episode of City Cast Philly, Trenae chats with Mighty Bread Co. owner Chris DiPiazza about his business and how beer entered the mix. [🎧 City Cast Philly]

🚓 Sketchy Aftermath of Sheriff’s Office Car Crash Gets Sketchier

If you caught our episode last Friday, you may have heard about the mysterious case of a four-car crash involving the Sheriff’s Office that was swept under the rug…until now. More details have since emerged, including a revelation that the stolen vehicle driven by an unknown man with a poodle was actually assigned to a high-ranking official in the office. And yet that official was not named in the report, nor did Philadelphia Police immediately investigate. [🎧 City Cast Philly, 🔒 The Inquirer]

🌯 Community Market Ecosystem Grows With Mercado Latino

The Southeast Asian Market came back this past weekend to FDR Park, and there’s another market to enjoy that’s opening up there this Sunday. The Latino Market will bring together soccer, food, and community as another cultural hub at the park that empowers Philly’s immigrant community. [Next City]

💡 How To Still Get Support for Utilities Despite Cuts

The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program has aided a quarter million Pennsylvanians with utility costs. While the program is at risk due to federal funding cuts, Philadelphia Gas Works still urges residents to apply by the April 18 deadline. [Philadelphia Citizen]

It’s no secret that Philly is a musical city, with contributions to genres such as soul and hip-hop. But jazz is a genre with a long history in Philly, with greats such as Billie Holiday, Grover Washington Jr., and John Coltrane having connections to the city.

Although some Philadelphia’s jazz venues including The Downbeat and Music City are long gone, several venues today are keeping the local jazz scene alive.

Since April is National Jazz Month, here are some places around the city to listen to live jazz performances.

Chris’ Jazz Cafe | 1421 Sansom St.

Operating since 1989, Chris’ Jazz Cafe is the longest running jazz club in the city, with performances five nights a week. If you can’t make a show in person, the venue livestreams. The cafe also supports up-and-coming artists honing their craft by providing recording services.

SOUTH | 600 N. Broad St.

The owners of SOUTH Restaurant and Jazz Club are no strangers to Philadelphia’s music scene. Brothers Robert and Ben Bynum Jr.’s father, Benjamin Bynum Sr., founded the Cadillac Club on Broad Street and Erie Avenue, which saw artists such as Aretha Franklin, Billy Paul, and George Benson come through the doors. Continuing his and North Philly’s jazz legacy, the brothers founded SOUTH blocks from where they were raised. Music lovers can see a live show in its 75-seat venue while enjoying a meal of Southern-style favorites like gumbo and creole jambalaya.

Solar Myth | 1131 S. Broad St.

Having taken over the Boot & Saddle, Solar Myth entered Philly’s music ecosystem with avant-garde jazz and experimental music. Swing by the dimly lit venue and enjoy fresh musical stylings while sipping on some coffee or wine. If you’re looking to add new sounds to your collection, you can also purchase records from its store.

Time | 1315 Sansom St.

Are you a fan of whiskey? Time is a whiskey bar and tap room that offers new-American cuisine and live jazz. Open every day of the week, attendees always have a chance to catch a show in its intimate space (with some room to dance upstairs).