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👀 Immigrants summoned and detained on Father's Day
June 17, 2025 · — Adrian González
Good morning, friends! It’s City Cast editor Adrian González here to spend this beautiful Tuesday with you.
I want to let you know that the Philly Obit Project has two more training sessions for their Writing Heals program, which offers $200 to families of gun violence victims to share positive stories about their relatives. The next one is tomorrow, June 18.
What's CITY Talking About?
🏛️ Dozens of Immigrants Summoned by ICE on Father’s Day
Several Philadelphia immigrants received short-notice messages asking them to report to an immigration office on Sunday without explanation — many were unable to have a lawyer present on a holiday. The scene was tense as some were allowed to leave and others were detained. [🔒 The Inquirer]
- Related: What to know about ICE in Philly. [📰 Hey Philly]
⭐️ From Delivering Cakes to Delivering Hits
It’s been less than a month since the Phillies called up infielder Otto Kemp to fill in for the injured Bryce Harper, and he’s already on a tear. As of this writing, he’s batting .345 and given the team a needed boost. So, will the Phillies send Kemp back to the minors when Harper returns? [Philly Voice]
- Whatever the outcome, Kemp has options. He’s a finance major and a former wedding cake delivery driver. [Crossing Broad]
🧑⚖️ Governor Commutes Life Sentence for Marie Scott
The 71-year-old has been in prison since 1973 for a felony murder conviction after her then-boyfriend killed a gas station attendant during a robbery that she was involved in. Scott will serve six more months before she’s eligible for parole. Some members of the victim’s family plan to voice their opposition to her release at Scott’s parole hearing. [🔒 The Inquirer]
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What To Do
Tuesday, June 17
- 🎶 Beethoven’s Fifth with The Philadelphia Orchestra at The Mann Center (West Fairmount Park)
- 📕 Lee Cole presents “Fulfillment” in Conversation with Scott Glode at The Head & The Hand Books (East Kensington)
- 🦆 Birding and Watershed Walk at The Discovery Center (Fairmount Park)
- 💬 Art Forward: Story Circle at Braid Mill (Germantown)
- 🎨 Collage Night at At My House (Queen Village)
- 🧰 Jewelry/Small Metals Workshops and Classes at Alloy Atelier (South Philly)
- 🚌 Budget 201: SEPTA with the People’s Budget Office (Virtual)
- 🪴 All About Orchids Workshop at South Street PHS Pop-Up Garden (Graduate Hospital)
Wednesday, June 18
- 🎁 Personalized Trinket Box with Lucia Alber at Tacony LAB Community Arts Center (Tacony)
- 🍿 Movie Night: “Wicked” at Cira Green (University City)
- 📚 Philly-Based Novels by Philly-Based Novelists at American Grammar (Norris Square)
- ⚖️ Escape & Resistance at Eastern State Penitentiary (Fairmount)
- 💬 Civic Engagement Academy Learning Series - Personal Story with the Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity (Virtual)
- 🤘 Pennypack Music Festival: Land of Ozz (tribute to Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath) at Cannstatter’s (Torresdale)
- 🎸 Pop Punk’s Not Dead at Morgan’s Pier (Old City)
- 🎶 Fishtown Choir Sings Lady Gaga at Ortlieb’s Lounge (Northern Liberties)
- 🎛️ Drips: A Weekly DJ Party at Triple Bottom Brewing (Poplar)
- 🎤 Thursday Night Jam Session + Open Mic at d’griot (Germantown)
- 😆 Home Court Comedy at Rosy’s Taco Bar East (Queen Village)
Before I go: A shoutout to Jalen Hurts and Bryonna Burrows for hosting their second wedding ceremony over the weekend. Before you ask, neither were wearing green.
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