🐶 Dogs zapped while walking on city sidewalks

D.A. Krasner Warns ICE While State Senator Curses Philly

Philadelphia officials doubled down on their stance to prosecute ICE agents if their immigration enforcement veers into criminality. Meanwhile several Pennsylvania lawmakers said they would step in if Philadelphia interferes with immigration operations. Republican State Sen. Jarrett Coleman of Allentown said that if District Attorney Larry Krasner instead focused on other crimes in the city, then “Philadelphia wouldn’t be such a shithole.” [🎧 City Cast Philly]

• Related: As more city leaders speak up, Mayor Cherelle Parker has been mum on the increased immigration activity. [🎧City Cast Philly]

Remains Stolen From Mount Moriah Cemetery Won’t Be Identified

As volunteers work to make security improvements to the cemetery, which spans both Philadelphia and Yeadon Borough, Lancaster County’s coroner’s office is safeguarding the human remains until the criminal investigation concludes. However, due to the age of the remains and the condition in which they were found, the office does not plan to identify them. [🔒The Inquirer]

Watch Your Step!

Two dogs are injured and recovering after their owners said they were hit with electrical shocks while walking on Center City sidewalks. PECO investigated both incidents and confirmed one stray voltage near North 23rd and Cherry streets, which has since been repaired. [KYW]

Philly’s First Alcohol-Free Bar Crawl

There’s a crawl for everything in this city (remember the espresso martini crawl a few months back?). Now people who are sober or sober-curious can support local restaurants and bars at Fishtown’s Dry January Bar Crawl this weekend. [6ABC]

• Related: Here are our suggestions for alcohol-free, after-work activities to consider even once Dry January is over. [🎧City Cast Philly]

Welcome back to our Friday news and trivia quiz! This week on City Cast Philly we dove into South Street’s history as a hub for entertainment, pondered how the city can improve its recycling collection, and heard more perspectives on councilmanic prerogative. How close were you listening? Let’s find out!