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April 10, 2026 · — Siani Colón
Good morning! Are any of you Kurt Vile fans? The Philly musician recently announced his first new album in four years: “Philadelphia’s Been Good to Me.” That’s how I hope everyone who passes through this city feels. If you’re not familiar with his work, you may have seen the Fishtown mural featuring the cover art for his album “Wakin on a Pretty Daze.”
What's CITY Talking About
Missing Workers in CHOP Garage Collapse Presumed Dead
Rescue efforts have now turned into a recovery operation after four highly trained dogs could not detect sign of life at the scene. Demolition is scheduled to begin today to make it safer for crews to search for the human remains. Grays Ferry Avenue from 29th to 33rd Streets remains closed. [CBS Philly]
Trump’s Interpretation of History
New renderings reveal that the Trump administration’s replacement interpretative panels at the President’s House downplay George Washington’s role in slavery. An injunction halted the replacement of the original exhibit. [🎧 City Cast Philly]
- Related: As a court battle continues between the city and the federal government over the future of the original display, the Avenging the Ancestors Coalition seeks to join the lawsuit. [Philadelphia Tribune]
SEPTA’s Budget Wishlist
The transit agency hopes its $1.8 billion budget can fund over 200 new buses and expand its upgraded fare gates to other stations. Good news: no new fare hikes or service cuts are planned at this time. SEPTA has several public hearings on its operating budget in May. [🔒 The Inquirer, SEPTA]
- Related: Here’s how you can be part of the city’s budget process. [📝 City Cast Philly]
Vote for Claude?
A campaign staffer for 3rd Congressional District candidate Dr. Ala Stanford admitted to using the AI program Claude to respond to a questionnaire from the political action committee, 5th Square. An answer to an open-ended question about her campaign left a comment from the AI tool stating that its election information may be outdated. [KYW, 5th Square]
- Related: Stanford is among the frontrunners for the congressional race in this upcoming election. [🎧 City Cast Philly]
Bury Your Memories in This Time Capsule
Smith Memorial Playground is asking kids to contribute letters, photos, drawings, and other paper-based submissions for burial in a time capsule that won’t be opened until 2076. Story stations will also be available throughout the city for participants to record a video message. [Philly Voice]
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What To Do
Friday, April 10
- 😂 “The Intelligent Design of Jenny Chow" Theater Production through April 26 at The Stagecrafters Theater (Chestnut Hill)
- 🔬 Science After Hours at The Franklin Institute (Logan Square)
- 🎥 Screening: “You Don’t Have to Go Home, But…” at Scribe Video Center (West Powelton)
- 🎭 “I Think We’re Lost" Theater Production through April 19 at Theatre Exile (East Passyunk)
- 🛍️ Made in Philadelphia Market through April 12 at Dilworth Park (Center City)
- 🎤 Friday Night: Poetry Edition at Philadelphia Museum of Art (Fairmount)
- 🛼 Roller Skating Meet-Up at Parkside Evans Recreation Center (Parkside)
Saturday, April 11
- 🌱 Designing Your Own Home Garden Bed at Sanfoka Community Farm (Kingsessing)
- 🐐 All Abilities Ramble at The Farm at Awbury Arboretum (Mt. Airy)
- 🎶 Chamber Music Concert at Teatro Esperanza (Hunting Park)
- 🔍 Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt at The Franklin Institute (Logan Square)
- 🐶 Pop-Up Adoption at Jax Cafe (Fitler Square)
- 👑 Fancy Fancy Fundraiser for Applied Mechanics at Christ Church Neighborhood House (Old City)
- 🛍️ Uhuru Flea Market & Health Festival at Clark Park (Spruce Hill)
- 💿 Rex Manning Day on 400 block of South Street (Queen Village)
- 🧸 Kid & Baby Clothing Swap at Children’s Community School (Squirrel Hill)
- 🌳 Rail Park Tour at the Rail Park (Callowhill)
- 🛶 Free Boating Day at FDR Park Boathouse (South Philly)
- 🐕 Dog Fashion Show at Attic Brewing Co. (Germantown)
- 📷 Photo Walk at the Italian Market (Bella Vista)
- 🚲 Spring Bonanza at Neighborhood Bike Works (Mantua)
Sunday, April 12
- 🪇 Traditional Music of the Huejotzingo Carnival Workshop at Mummers Museum (Pennsport)
- 👑 The Regency Ball at Midnight & The Wicked (Center City)
- 📸 Philadelphia Activities Fair at Rittenhouse Square (Rittenhouse Square)
- 🖼️ Art as Medicine Lecture at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (Center City)
- 🎨 Choose Your Own Weaving Adventure at Cherry Street Pier (Old City)
- 👖 Take Back The Night Philly Clothing Swap at The Arts League (Spruce Hill)
- 💐 Floral Arrangement Class at Order Sons of Italy in America Lodge 447 (Tacony)
- 😈 Profs & Pints: Satanic Panics at Black Squirrel Club (Fishtown)
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