🍻 Last call for these Philly bars

🍺 Philly Says Goodbye to Local Bars This Week

You may want to change your happy hour plans. Olde Kensington’s Say No More is closing its doors after only two years in business. Meanwhile, Old City’s JJ Bootleggers is saying goodbye after 12 years but teases something new to come. [🔒 Philadelphia Business Journal]

• Related: There’s been speculation this week on whether McGlinchey’s Bar is closing for good or staying on borrowed time. But its closure would lead to a loss of one of the few remaining dive bars that allow smoking despite a 2008 ban. [🎧 City Cast Philly]

🚌 City Leadership Unveils Plan in Response to SEPTA Service Cuts

Whether you drive, bike, or ride SEPTA, commuting around Philly is going to look way different once service is significantly slashed on Sunday. The city is responding by implementing measures like more Department of Streets staff assigned to monitor traffic and increased PPA enforcement. If you need help finding where to park, here’s a map. [NBC10]

🚽 Philly Phlush Coming to Clark Park

You won’t have to shuffle to the nearest café when you gotta go anymore. The Philly Phlush program is expanding its public bathrooms to West Philly’s Clark Park as part of the park’s development plan. If you’re in need of other public bathrooms across the city, we got you covered. [West Philly Local, 📝 Hey Philly]

I have some more ideas for end-of-week plans but you’ll want to look your best heading out. Luckily, our City Cast Philly Neighbors have recommendations:

📣 Are you in need of a trim? Matthew W. suggests going to Bud’s Barbershop on 16th and Ritner. Matthew says, “They do great haircuts and the vibes are immaculate!”

Join Matthew in sharing the things you love about Philly by becoming a City Cast Philly Neighbor.