
City Cast Philly
🗑️ How Philly can reduce its waste
July 14, 2025 · — Siani Colón
What’s better than one restaurant week? How about two? University City Dining Days starts on Thursday and ends July 27. And if you’re hungry for more, Queen Village Restaurant Week begins on Friday and ends Aug. 3.
Here’s what else is happening in the city ⤵️

What's CITY Talking About?
🎓 Philly Is Helping Black Men Get on The Higher Education Track
College enrollment is down among U.S. men, especially Black men. City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri speaks with Marquise Davon Richards, assistant director of Upward Bound Math & Sciences at Temple University, about the obstacles students face. And, we hear from Josh Okyne to get a high schooler’s perspective. [🎧 City Cast Philly]

🇫🇷 Vive la Révolution
Philly was dubbed the “Frenchest” American city, so what better place to celebrate Bastille Day? Check out these local restaurants celebrating the French holiday with block parties, dining deals, and live jazz. [🎧 City Cast Philly, Philly Mag]
🚮 What To Do With All That Trash
Regular trash pickup resumes today following District Council 33’s strike and transition back to work. But the strike showed us that Philly makes a lot of trash. Luckily, there are local resources to help make composting, recycling, and sustainable shopping easier. [Philadelphia Citizen]
🏥 Temple Health To Open New Maternal Care Hospital
Expectant parents, heads up: Temple Health is opening a new speciality hospital on Sept. 3, which will handle labor and delivery services, as well as offer primary care and pediatrics. Labor and deliveries will cease at Temple University Hospital’s main campus in the fall. [WHYY]
🎻 Where To Hear Classical Music This Summer
Although many classical musicians may be taking summer breaks, there are still opportunities in and near Philadelphia to hear the genre live. [Broad Street Review]
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What To Do
Monday, July 14
- 💃 Cumbia Dance Class at Capitolo Playground (Passyunk Square)
- 🎺 Monday Night Jazz Jam at Black Squirrel Club (Fishtown)
- 💬 Monday Mango Meetups at Sunday Girl (Old City)
- ❓ Quizzo at Strangeloves (Center City)
Tuesday, July 15
- 📖 An Evening with Dave & Ilyssa Kyu of “Campfire Stories” at the Head & The Hand Books (East Kensington)
- 🌻 “Growing Towards the Sun” Exhibition Opening at Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia South at the Navy Yard (South Philly)
- 🥨 Pretzel Class with Em Wilson at Globe Dye Works (Frankford)
🎉 Otherworld Philadelphia is celebrating its birthday and you’re invited! Jester Fest is taking over the interactive art venue until July 21 with artist talks, puppet shows, sound baths, and a high-energy active party.
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