👮 Philly police aren’t keeping body cams on

👮 ‘Major Concern’ Over PPD’s Failure To Keep Cams On

A new report from the Citizens Police Oversight Commission analyzing footage from the 24th Police District found that only 61% of recordings captured encounters during vehicle stops in full and only 6% of those complied with PPD’s requirement to state why a recording was stopped. [Kensington Voice]

🛒 Less SNAP Benefits, Higher Grocery Prices

Changes under the “Big Beautiful Bill”, including stricter work requirements, could cause millions to lose Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits as grocery prices increase. To help you navigate rising costs, we’re giving our tips on where to find the best deals and places to shop in the city. [CBS Philly, 🎧 City Cast Philly]

• Related: These changes could worsen food insecurity in Philly. [🎧 City Cast Philly]

🚴 PennDOT To Make City Hall Streets Safer

PennDot has begun work on a project that would remove a car lane and replace it with a new bike lane circling City Hall. The bike lane will have a green pavement coating and flexible posts to divide it from traffic and create shorter street crossings for pedestrians and wheelchair users. [Billy Penn]

🌎 Census Data Shines Light on Local Immigrant Impact

According to a report commissioned by the Welcoming Center, the city’s immigrant community has kept Philadelphia’s population numbers afloat, and that 57.2% of the region’s “prime-working age” residents are foreign born. [🔒 The Inquirer]

Philadelphia has one of the hottest food scenes in the country — just ask Bon Appétit, which included not one but two Philly restaurants (Meetinghouse and My Loup) in its top 20 new restaurants of the year.

Since our culinary landscape is constantly growing and changing, we’re here to help you stay on top of it all. Here’s a recap of some of the Philly restaurants, bars, cafés, and other food spots that have recently opened.

Marsha’s South Street | 430 South St. (Queen Village)

Women’s sports are having a renaissance in Philly, and Marsha’s is the spot bringing their fandoms together. The first queer women’s sports bar in the city, Marsha’s opening was highly anticipated. Casual and die-hard fans alike can watch their favorite teams compete on several screens while munching on bar food such as pickled dogs, pimento cheesy dogs, and everything spice popcorn.

Sweet 45 | 2000 N. Front St. (Norris Square)

Summer may be over, but that doesn’t mean you stop having a sweet tooth. If you’re craving some ice cream (dairy and non-dairy), visit Philly’s new dessert bar and listening room. Listen to the vinyl spins as your tastebuds are delighted by the signature vanilla bean ice cream with caramelized sweet plantain, Maldon sea salt, and a caramel drizzle. And if you’re looking for more listening rooms in the city, there are quite a few.

Fleur’s | 2205 N. Front St. (Kensington)

If you’re looking to go out for a special occasion, stop by Philly’s new “French-ish” restaurant: Fleur’s. Menu items include roasted half chicken, steak frites au poivre, and chocolate torte. The restaurant is part of a larger plan for a hotel, event space, and rooftop bar.

Sao | 1710 E. Passyunk (East Passyunk)

If you’re a fan of Mawn, check out the James Beard winner’s newest venture, Sao. The Southeast Asian restaurant embodies the team’s personal connection with seafood and pays homage to how co-owner Phila Lorn’s mother, a Cambodian immigrant, would pronounce the “South” in South Philly. While they have an exciting raw seafood bar, diners can also order select cooked dishes and enjoy a drink from its beverage program, a step away from Mawn’s BYOB model. Walk-in seating is limited, so reserve a table before they book quickly.

Tesiny | 719 Dickinson Street (Dickinson Narrows)

If you can’t get a reservation at Sao but are still craving oysters, how about checking out Tesiny? Also located in South Philly, Lauren Biederman’s latest contribution to Philly’s food scene is a raw bar and charcoal grill in a converted garage. Some menu favorites include the scallops crudo, seafood platters, and of course, oysters.

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📣 Cat C. recommends eating at Baby’s Kusina + Market. “Baby's is a modern Filipino kitchen that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Their iced shaken espresso and cheesy beshy sandwiches are unreal. The staff is super friendly, and they have quickly become a Brewerytown gem.”

If you’re looking for more things to do in Brewerytown, check out our neighborhood guide.