🚙 New driving law kicks in this week

⚖️ List Meant To Threaten Sanctuary Cities Removed From White House Site

A list from the Department of Homeland Security naming Philly a “sanctuary jurisdiction” has been removed amid confusion over the inclusion of localities that never had such immigration initiatives – like Western Pennsylvania’s Clarion County, which dubbed itself a “Second Amendment Sanctuary County.” Jurisdictions on the list were at risk of losing federal funds. [🔒 The Inquirer]

🍺 The Philly Bar Helping You Find Gifts and Love

McGillin’s Old Ale House isn’t just serving up drinks. The city’s oldest operating tavern just opened up a gift shop with not just McGillin’s merch but also Philly souvenirs and Irish imports. The grand opening’s this Friday. [Philly Voice]

• Related: Beer and fun t-shirts aren’t the only thing you can find at McGillin’s: You can also find your soulmate there. The bar is credited to have helped over 200 couples meet “the one.” [🎧 City Cast Philly]

📱 Keep Your Eyes on the Road

Pennsylvania’s ban on handheld device use while driving goes into effect on Thursday. The law will have a one-year grace period, with $50 fines beginning June 2026. [KYW]

🌳 Questions Remain After Parks & Recreation Budget Hearing

City Council is getting closer to making a decision on next year’s municipal budget, but what exactly went down during the department budget hearings? For Parks & Recreation, issues like cancer-causing herbicides and public safety were discussed, but crickets for FDR Park’s flood mitigation plans. [Grid Magazine, 🎧 City Cast Philly]