💸 Philly sees drop in median household income

📣 Shapiro Gives Warning Amid Political Violence Nationwide

In the wake of the killing of conservative political commentator Charlie Kirk, Gov. Shapiro delivered a keynote address at the Eradicate Hate Global Summit in Pittsburgh. Shapiro urged political leaders to condemn political violence across the spectrum and reflected on the assassination attempt on his own life back in April. [🎧 City Cast Philly]

• Related: On Wednesday, over 100 mourners gathered in Northeast Philly for a vigil for Kirk. [Billy Penn]

📉 Philly’s Income Stalls While Inflation Remains High

Philly may no longer have the highest poverty rate in the country, but it does have the lowest median income among the nation’s 10 largest cities. The city’s median household income lowered to $60,500 last year just as the purchasing power of Philadelphians decreases amid inflation. [🔒 The Inquirer]

📱 No, the Department of Revenue Is Not Texting You

Apparently texts about fake job opportunities aren’t the only scam we have to worry about. City officials are warning residents about fraudulent messages from the “Philadelphia Department of Revenue” requesting financial information. [Metro Philly]

• Related: Is there another scam you’re not seeing reported? You can report a scam or consumer threat here. The Northeast Regional Library is also hosting a workshop on best internet practices and privacy tips on Sept. 25.

🖼️ Odunde Launches Inaugural Art Show

If you missed out on Odunde this year, there’s another opportunity to celebrate African American Culture. The organizers behind the annual street festival in Graduate Hospital are debuting the inaugural Odunde Art Sho, showcasing art and artists across genres. Proceeds will fund Odunde’s year-round programming. [KYW]

• Related: Odunde celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. How did the annual event grow into one of Philly’s biggest festivals? We talked to lead organizer Bumi Fernandez-West to find out. [🎧 City Cast Philly]

Earlier this week on City Cast Philly, we talked with Mütter Museum leaders about the museum’s Postmortem Project. As the museum overhauls its ethical approach to its collections, we’re taking a look back at some of its specimens and history.