📜 Now Trump wants to change texts at the Liberty Bell

(Do Not) Let It Snow

It’s been nearly two weeks since the major snowfall and we’re somehow still cleaning up the mess. Bitter cold temps may be partially to blame, but many residents are pointing fingers at the city for a slow response that has led to frozen roads (and in one viral case, a fully ice-encased car). We’re not completely out of the woods yet, as we’re looking at potential snow squalls this weekend. [🎧 City Cast Philly]

Decades-Old Zoning Law Could Halt Plans for New Fishtown Restaurant

An overlay originally meant to restrict unruly nightclubs near the Delaware River has left owners of a new Fishtown burger joint in zoning purgatory (and down $40,000) as they await a hearing. Though Councilmember Mark Squilla is willing to update the overlay based on feedback from groups in Fishtown and Northern Liberties, some residents say the restrictions give them sway over the neighborhood’s booming restaurant scene. [🔒 The Inquirer]

President’s House Interpretive Panels Thrown Into ‘Uncle Sam’s Garage’

Philadelphia attorney and Avenging the Ancestor Coalition organizer Michael Coard saw the secret hiding spot for the panels mentioning slavery and called their removal “desecration”. Up next is a legal battle against the Trump Administration for ripping the panels off the walls of the President’s House, but in the meantime, internal documents show that the government has also ordered the removal of materials at the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. [🔒 Philly Mag, 🔒 The New York Times]

• Related: The dismantling of the slavery exhibit at Independence Mall sets a dangerous precedent as to whose stories get told. [🎧City Cast Philly]

Adopt, Don’t Shop

City Council is considering a moratorium on puppy breeding due to crowded conditions at local animal shelters. Sarah Barnett, executive director of ACCT Philly, testified this week that unlicensed breeders do not always follow professional standards, putting the health and safety of the dogs at risk. [KYW]

We’re doing something a little different for our Friday game days! This mini crossword relies on your knowledge of Philly trivia and the latest news.

💭 Let me know how you did and if you’d like to play more crossword games in the future!