City Cast Philly
❗ Deadline to apply for LIHEAP
April 18, 2025 · — Siani Colón
How’s your spring cleaning going, Philly? I made progress last week attending a clothing swap at Sunday Girl (collecting donations for Savage Sisters until May 24) but still have books to rehome. If you’re in the same boat, the Falls of Schuylkill Free Library is collecting donations between April 19-22 for its spring fundraiser book sale from April 24-26.
Here’s what else is happening around Philly. ⤵️
What's CITY Talking About?
🚨 Last Day To Apply for LIHEAP
Applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program close today. The program provides financial heating assistance to qualified households. [PECO]
🏫 Who Is Leading CCP?
That’s the question on the minds of the Community College of Philadelphia school community after its board of trustees placed now-former president Donald “Guy” Generals on immediate administrative leave. While Guy knew the board would not renew his contract in December, he feels the move was “unjustified” and there is no interim president in place. [🔒 The Inquirer]
- While the board has not shared the reasoning behind its decision, the former college president released his first public statement since being dropped by the institution. [🎧 City Cast Philly]
🗳️ DA Candidate Flakiness Leads to Missed Opportunity for Voters
After District Attorney Larry Krasner backed out of a now-cancelled candidate forum, his opponent Patrick Dugan is now ditching another forum at WHYY. While the April 22 forum will still go on, it's unclear whether both candidates will face off before the May primary, leaving voters with fewer opportunities to hear from them. [PABJ, WHYY]
🫂 Temporary Clubhouse Brings Entrepreneurs, Art, and Thrift Finds Together
Local street artist NOMAD’s Good Samaritan Clubhouse is not only creating a platform for his art, but transforming the space into a community hub. There’s a gallery show tonight from 6-10 p.m. and a closing celebration on April 25 from 7-9 p.m. [Germantown Info Hub]
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How Well Do You Know Philly?
It’s pop quiz time! For today’s quiz, we’re taking inspiration from this week’s episode on the best public gardens to visit in Philly this spring. 🌹
While we recommend strolling through all of these, only one answer is correct. Do you know the answer?
What To Do
Friday, April 18
- 🧘 Movement Mornings | 10:10 a.m. | Free | Fox Chase
- 🇩🇪 German Friday Film Fest | 6:30 p.m. | $15 | Northern Liberties
- 💃 RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Party | 7-9:30 p.m. | $5 | Center City
- 😂 Comedy Show | 8-9:30 p.m. | Free | Francisville
- 🤼♂️ Ready 2 Rumble: Dance Party & Hangout | 9 p.m. | $7+ | Gayborhood
- 🌼 Springfest | 9:15 p.m. | $19 | Old City
Saturday, April 19
- 👟 Parkside and Centennial District Walking Tour | 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | $10 | Parkside
- 🌸 Spring Fest | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Free | Bartram’s Garden
- 🎀 Hello Kitty Cafe Truck | 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Pay As You Go | Fashion District
- 🍄🟫 Mushroom and Fungi Walk | 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | $5 | Torresdale
- 🎊 CAICU Mural Dedication, Festival, & Tours | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Free | North Philly
- 👟 PamPam Walking Tour | noon - 1:15 p.m. | $10+ | Spruce Hill
- 🌳 Food Forest Foraging Workshop: Garlic Mustard Harvest | noon - 2 p.m. | Free | Awbury Arboretum
- 🎤 Pass the Mic | 12-2:30 p.m. | Free | Strawberry Mansion
- 👖 Spring Clothing Swap | noon - 5 p.m. | $5 Donation | RSVP for Location
- 🍺 Northeast Philly Beer Festival | noon - 6 p.m. | $30 | Northeast Philly
- 🏫 School Lunch History Tour | 2 p.m. | Free | Old City
- 🤼 Wrestlemania Watch Party | 5:30-11 p.m. | $23.18 | Center City
- 🥣 Queer Soup Night x Bunnyhop | 6-8 p.m. | $10-25 | Olde Richmond
- 🎭 Performance: OHYUNG | 7-9 p.m. | $10 | North Philly
Sunday, April 20
- 🥖 Manna Bakery Popup | 10 a.m. | Pay As You Go | South Philly
- 🚮 Community Cleanup & BBQ | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Free | Point Breeze
- 🥟 Southeast Asian Market | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Pay As You Go | South Philly
- 🫂 Easter Sundaze Sundae Social | noon - 5 p.m. | $20 | Old City
- 🎉 92nd Annual Easter Promenade | noon - 3:30 p.m. | Free | Southwark
- 🧘 April Flow | 1-3:30 p.m. | $60 | Germantown
- 🎆 One Art Annual | 4:20-11 p.m. | Free | Parkside
- ✂️ Open Craft Time | 6-9 p.m. | $5 | Queen Village
🍰 Let them eat cake! The West Philly Cake Picnic is returning on May 18. Whether you’re an expert baker or someone trying to stop using the oven solely as pan storage, everyone’s invited to bring a homemade cake to share.
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