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DJ Jazzy Jeff, MC Lyte, more headline early voting concert in West Philly
DJ Jazzy Jeff, MC Lyte and others headlined an early voting pop-up concert in West Philadelphia's Overbrook Plaza on Saturday. The dancing was contagious and so was the eagerness from voters like Natiyah Florence who stood in line to make sure she got a chance to cast her ballot early."This vote is really important for me," she said.Florence said the event is important to inform people who didn't know they could vote early Saturday ahead of Election Day, which included herself."Just me coming out here. I found out that we could early vote today," Florence said. Hundreds of people like Florence attended...
Philly’s first permanent mural about voting is all about hope
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. After years of promoting voting with pop-up signs and murals around Election Day, Philadelphia now has a permanent mural to always remind residents of the power of voting.
Assembly Panel Supports Bill to Extend Outdoor Dining Regulations Through 2024
On Thursday, an Assembly panel unanimously approved legislation that would make permanent the pandemic-era rules allowing restaurants, bars, and other retailers to serve food and drinks in outdoor areas. The bill, which was passed by the Assembly Oversight, Reform, and Federal Relations Committee, would empower state alcohol regulators and local officials to issue permits for outdoor dining spaces on both private and leased public property.
Award Winning Philadelphia Chicken Restaurant Coming to Newtown, PA
Exciting news for Newtown's food scene. There’s a new, fabulous chicken spot on the way, according to The Patch. During the Newtown Township Board of Supervisors meeting on October 9th, they unanimously approved a proposal by Brixmor Property Group for a new fast-casual chicken restaurant in the Village at Newtown shopping center.
'Luminaries,' new Girls High mural honoring alumna Jill Scott unveiled as a 'beacon' of possibility for Philadelphia students
Philadelphia’s own Jill Scott returned to her alma mater for the unveiling of a new mural celebrating her. The Grammy Award-winning Girl’s High alumna said it was the honor of a lifetime, and she fought back tears throughout the day.
Conservation meets ‘ethical’ hunting: John Heinz Refuge hosts mentored deer hunts
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. In the early hours of a crisp fall morning, several novice and experienced hunters gathered at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge for the Mentored Deer Archery Hunt. The annual event spans four separate weekends and brings together aspiring and professional archers for a controlled hunt that regulates the deer population at the Tinicum refuge.
New Project Will Expand Schuylkill River Trail Further Into South Philadelphia
The Schuylkill River Development Corporation is working on a project that would expand the Schuylkill River Trail further into South Philadelphia. The Schuylkill River Development Corporation is currently working on a project that would expand the Schuylkill River Trail further into South Philadelphia, according to a staff report from The Bharat Express News.
FYI Philly's guide to scary good Halloween fun, eats around Philadelphia
Alicia Vitarelli and TaRhonda Thomas show you spooky good fun to fill your Halloween needs around the region.Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary returns with spooky funHalloween Nights is a massive festival, covering the entire 10-acre complex of the historic Eastern State Penitentiary.You can choose your own adventure-from haunted houses to themed bars and lounges, live entertainment, history tours and a kaleidoscope hall.If you want to make it super scary, make a stop at the opt-in booth and grab a glow necklace.That signals that you've opted in for a more intense experience.There are five haunted houses: a 3D haunt called...
Scoop: Philadelphia to get a Portal installation
Philadelphia is getting a Portal.Why it matters: The round art installation with a two-way, all-hours livestream to another city has drawn thousands of visitors to other locations — and shenanigans.Driving the news: A Portals spokesperson confirmed to Axios that the porthole-like sculpture is coming to Philly, but declined to provide details about when or where.Portals plans to share more information next week.A spokesperson for Mayor Cherelle Parker's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.The intrigue: Crews could be seen on Friday setting up what appears to be one of the structures in LOVE Park.Catch up quick: Lithuanian artist and entrepreneur Benediktas Gylys created the Portal and opened the first one in 2021, connecting Vilnius, Lithuania, to Lublin, Poland.Portals are now also located in New York City and Dublin.While the Portals were originally linked in pairs, the company began connecting all four cities on a rotating livestream in August.Context: New York City's Portal — the first in the U.S. — opened in May, and was linked only to Dublin at the time.However, the video feed was taken offline days later over "inappropriate behavior" from both sides of the Atlantic.The NYC-Dublin Portals were later opened with new safeguards.
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