💰 135 days later, we finally have a budget!

💸 Shapiro is Last Governor in U.S. to Sign Budget

The four-month stalemate came to an end yesterday when lawmakers approved a $50.1 billion spending plan. Democrats agreed to stay out of an interstate program that charges power plants for their carbon emissions. In return, Republicans agreed to more spending for public education and a new tax credit to help low- and moderate-income Pennsylvanians. The deal does not include additional funding for public transit. [SpotlightPA]

🗳️ Who Isn’t Running for Congress at This Point?

An eleventh contender has entered the race to replace retiring Congressman Dwight Evans in Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District. Candidates range from a real estate developer to a former Treasury Department advisor to a doctor to several current elected officials. [Billy Penn]

• Related: The primary election is months away, but we’re already eyeing two major local elections. [🎧 City Cast Philly]

🏗️ Former UArts Building To Be Hub for Innovation

Terra Hall, the new home for Temple University’s Center City campus, will have a public-facing presence and could host a jazz cafe, recording studios for artists, and public events. [🔒 Philadelphia Business Journal]

• Related: The building was originally a Ritz-Carlton Hotel designed by Gilded Age architect Horace Trumbauer. With the building no longer at risk of vacancy and decay, it can remain part of Philly’s unique architectural history. [🎧City Cast Philly]

🎟️ Win Free Tix to Xfinity Mobile Arena’s Events

Xfinity Mobile Arena is currently running a sweepstakes for free tickets to nearly every event at the venue next year. That includes home games for the Flyers and Sixers, concerts, and Disney On Ice. Parking passes are also covered. [NBC10]

A home-cooked meal can hit the spot, but if you’re cooking for a large party then putting dinner together can be stressful. Or maybe you want to switch up the menu but you’re not sure where to start? This Thanksgiving, don’t bother putting the turkey in the oven. Why not enjoy a dish or a full meal from one of Philly’s restaurants?

Irv’s Ice Cream

Your teeth may be chattering at the thought of eating ice cream during this time of year, but luckily Irv’s has another sweet treat for you. Choose a pumpkin, maple pecan, apple crisp, or ice cream pie to add to your table and have it ready for pickup on Nov. 26.

The Bread Room

If you haven’t checked out Ellen Yin’s latest addition to our restaurant scene, now’s your chance. The Bread Room’s "Everything But The Bird” special includes menu highlights such as lemon dill Parker House rolls, turkey confit stuffing, and roasted brussel sprouts with pecan and apple. Each package is $50 and packaged individually, but you can request family-style. If you need baked goods for your table, you can preorder all breads, miso caramel apple pie, dirty chai chocolate pie, or Basque pumpkin cheesecake.

Manna Bakery

You don’t have to wait in line at the next farmer’s market pop-up for a chance to get these desserts. This Levantine-inspired bakery will be coordinating pickups at Di Bruno Bros. and the Headhouse Farmers’ Market on Nov. 26. Treats include pistachio Basque cheesecake, honey thyme pecan macadamia tart, and slow-roasted Japanese sweet potato and orange blossom tart. Order here. And if you want even more from Manna Bakery, they’ll be at a Friendsgiving at Kalaya.

Party Girl Bake Club

Load up on all the carbs this Thanksgiving. Party Girl Bake Club’s Thanksgiving special covers eight people. You can pick between a 6-inch double-layer pumpkin cookies ‘n cream cake, a bread-and-butter basket, or a party box with pumpkin crack pie, brownies, and s’mores mini-tier cake truffle. And if you really have a sweet tooth, you can order it all for $165.

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Thanks for the suggestion, Megan! Be sure to check out both locations and these other coffee shops around the city.