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uCity Square’s 14-story office tower & innovation hub opens at 3675 Market Street
uCity Square’s 14-story office tower & innovation hub opens at 3675 Market Street
November 12, 2018
3675 Market Street is officially open. On Friday, Nov. 9th, building management threw an open-house party at the 14-story office tower, intended to be the new hub of the Science Center’s “uCity Square” planned community. Alongside the Science Center, several other building tenants including Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC), Biolabs, Backstage Capital, and Wexford Science + Technology opened their doors to the public. All six floors of the event were packed solid for most of the evening as building tenants, sponsors and community partners welcomed guests for tours, drinks, live music, performance art and even the occasional impromptu dance circle.
The Science Center is relocating their headquarters and several programs, including the Firsthand children’s science program, and the popular Quorum drop-in workspace and lounge, from down the street at 3711 Market to the brand-new building. Additionally, CIC is opening an open-plan coworking area with desks available to rent on a monthly basis for anyone looking for a dedicated spot to set up shop. Venture firm Backstage Capital will be operating the Philadelphia arm of their accelerator program out of that space as well.
uCity Square is what the Science Center and partner Wexford Science + Technology are calling their plan to create a high-tech hub centered in the space between Presbyterian Hospital, UPenn and Drexel. The ambitious community would feature 6.5 million square feet of space for science and technology-oriented offices, labs, new housing developments, retail and dining. For more information, go here.
– Mike VanHelder
Source: http://www.westphillylocal.com/2018/11/12/ucity-squares-first-building-14-story-office-tower-innovation-hub-opens-at-3675-market-street/
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Why the Eagles won’t buy a high ticket item in the offseason
I recently came across a quote while reading Thucydides “The History of the Peloponnesian War” that struck a nerve. While I don’t make it a habit to equate the Spartan and Athenian struggle to the offseason, this one seemed fitting for the Philadelphia Eagles and Howie Roseman’s approach. Not because he’s reactionary in his nature, but quite the opposite.
“Reckless audacity came to be considered the courage of a loyal ally; prudent hesitation, specious cowardice; moderation was held to be a cloak for unmanliness…”
This is how a mob reacts and shows you just how detached from normality the war made the Greeks. By comparison, Howie Roseman tends to take a forward-thinking approach to his wheeling and dealing, but there’s still a foundation of pragmatism.
He’s rarely found overreaching or taken by a moment in time. Consider, for example, the following:
Swapped 74th overall selection for 99th overall selection and Timmy Jernigan. 25 years old, $3M cap hit.
Ronald Darby was acquired for a third-round pick and Jordan Matthews, who they would sign again later. 24 years old, 3M cap hit.
Jay Ajayi cost a fourth-round pick. 24 years old, 326K cap hit.
Michael Bennett and a seventh-round selection were acquired for a fifth-round pick and wide receiver Marcus Johnson. 32 years old, 5.7M cap hit.
Golden Tate cost what became a late third round selection. 30 years old, 3.7M cap hit.
You can look further back for other deals, but none were of a blockbuster nature. The 2012 and 2014 deals to bring in Houston Texans’ linebacker DeMeco Ryans and New Orleans Saints’ running back Darren Sproles combined for a $6.6M cap hit in the first year of those contracts.
There are other trades of higher impact, like dealing Kevin Kolb and Donovan McNabb, but those involve shipping out players and picks for picks and/or players on rookie contracts (see Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie). Unless we’re talking about the uber-aggressive move to select Carson Wentz, there’s no history of blockbuster trades that cost the Eagles significant cap or draft capital.
Recently the free agents Roseman has chosen to bring in represent low cost, proven commodities. Players like Mike Wallace, Haloti Ngata, Stefen Wisniewski, and Torrey Smith. The Alshon Jeffery deal was a splash, but a calculated one. He was brought in on a one-year prove it deal worth $9.5M before being extended mid-season. Jernigan was similarly extended in November of 2018, well into the season.
Even when the Eagles doled out bigger contracts, they weren’t what they appeared to be. For instance, “Brandon Brooks signed a 5 year, $40 million contract with Philadelphia” looks like a hefty burden upfront. Over the first three years that contract has only amounted to approximately $14.6M combined, less than a $5M average. So even when taking a swing in free agency, the initial hit was light. Roseman kicks the can down the road and then bends that can later in the contract.
He’s done the same with Rodney McLeod, who signed a “5 year, $35 million contract.” Over the first three years of that contract the cap hit has amounted to roughly $14.2M combined. Again, less than $5M per year. Both the Brooks and McLeod contracts have been modified at one point or another to reduce their impact.
This is a far cry from the Roseman that was tasked with constructing the “win-now” Dream Team. It’s easy to see he has learned his lesson. The big contracts doled out have been pre-emptive strikes to retain home-grown talent with a keen eye towards future market value of the position.
The evidence above leads me to believe that the impact signing or trade many have been clamoring for isn’t in the cards. That means Antonio Brown, Le’Veon Bell, and even restricted free agents like Robby Anderson or potential tag targets like DeMarcus Lawrence are long shots to come to Philadelphia. It’s not sexy, but it’s the result of a sensible philosophy regarding talent acquisition.
I’m saying all of this in the face of a recent report by Tony Pauline that the Eagles may aggressively seek to sign an edge rusher in free agency. Perhaps that’s true. If it is, I’m curious to how that contract will be constructed on the front end and how or when it eventually gets restructured.
As author Donald Kagan writes, this time regarding the Corinthian decision to back Epidamnian democrats despite it causing conflict with Corcyra, which set off a chain of events leading to the Peloponnesian War:
“The real motives were often psychological and irrational rather than economic and practical...”
So while the masses will love the appeal of a bombshell signing or trade, I’ll be over here quietly pounding the table. I’ll be pounding the table for players begging to start, like Pittsburgh Steelers’ linebacker LJ Fort. I’ll be pounding the table for role players like Kansas City Chiefs’ running back Spencer Ware that can do a little bit of everything.
Above all else, I’ll be pounding the table for an economic and practical approach that seeks out low-cost, reliable, plug-and-play contributors. I think Roseman will be doing the same.
Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2019/2/18/18229423/why-eagles-wont-buy-high-ticket-item-offseason-philadelphia-nfl-draft-free-agency-trade-rumors-bell
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Demolition permits issued for site of proposed Fishtown hotel
The long-awaited plan to build a boutique hotel on Frankford Avenue took a step forward this month, when demolition permits were issued for part of the site’s current structure.
The permits allow for the demolition of a seven-story building at 1224 Frankford Avenue, as well as a three-story building behind it. Behind those two buildings, a third structure—a warehouse that extends to Leopard Street—will remain, according to Karen Guss, representative for the office of Licenses and Inspections (L+I), and copies of the permits.
The front building, which is the site of the Shepard Fairey mural—along with now-infamous scaffolding—has long been eyed for a new boutique hotel, headed up by prominent Fishtown developer Roland Kassis. It is not a historically designated site, according to the Philadelphia Historical Comission.
In 2016, Kassis revealed his plans for the site during a Fishtown Neighbors Association meeting, laying out his proposal for a 125-room hotel with a top floor pool and offices downstairs.
A rendering of the proposed hotel in 2016, as viewed from the Leopard Street side.
Rendering by Morris Adjmi Architects
The new plans still include the pool, but the number of accommodations has been changed to 114, and a restaurant has been added to the proposed development, according to a copy of a zoning permit approved in February of 2017.
The developer will have until late May of 2019 to obtain building permits for the construction, according to an extension L+I granted to Kassis in August. After that, the earlier permits will expire.
Kassis declined to talk—yet—about the project and the demolition when reached by phone last week. It’s unclear when the demolition will begin.
Rendering reveals proposed rooftop pool at Fishtown hotel [Curbed Philly]
Source: https://philly.curbed.com/2018/9/28/17914546/demolition-permit-fishtown-hotel-kassis-zoning-frankford
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North Philly auto body shop engulfed by fire racked up safety violations prior to blaze
A North Philadelphia auto body shop that exploded into flames on Monday operated for years without proper permits or safety measures in place, according to city records.
At least 14 fire and permit violations remained unresolved and open when the fire started near a pile of tires and rubbish in the early hours of the morning. It took firefighters three hours to control the blaze. The Fire Department isn’t reporting any injuries but the blaze sent a cocktail of harmful, toxic pollutants into the air.
Deputy Philadelphia Fire Chief James Renninger told news media that the flames were especially dangerous because all of the chemicals contained in an auto shop.“You can imagine: An auto body shop has oxy-acetylene torches, fuel, chemicals. If something were to explode with any of our personnel in there, it could be hazardous," Renninger told KYW News Radio.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, said Kathy Matheson, a Fire Department spokeswoman.
The shop, located on the corner of W. Sedgley and Allegheny avenues in Fairhill, lacked permits and had flouted at least 12 fire code regulations since May of 2016, according to the Department of Licenses and Inspections’ website. The building, which includes a store and an insurance office, has 13 sets of violations dating back to 2010.
L&I records show that a large number of Philadelphia auto shops operate without proper licenses or permits. Some operate illegally within residential areas, creating problems for neighbors. In these areas, people tend to complain because the shops dump oil in the streets, spray paint in the open air and occupy sidewalks with cars and junked auto parts. Piles of tires, like the one that lit up Monday, are a persistent problem, records show.
Karen Guss, an L&I spokeswoman, said the agency attempted to take the auto shop’s owner, Tobias Gonzalez to court but could not track him down. It’s a common problem, she said.
“They don’t give you the correct contact information, or they move, or they sell the business,” Guss said. “It’s very frustrating for the community, and we also get frustrated because it is what we’re here to do.”
Russell Zerbo, an advocate with the Clean Air Council, said city inspectors respond to complaints by visiting sites and ticketing for violations but most operators pay their fines and continue to operate, business as usual. Sometimes, it takes a disaster to stop a business or change its operating procedures.
“[This fire] is not an uncommon occurrence,” Zerbo said.
Six fires were caused by auto-related business in the city — three in North Philly and three in the Southwest in 2018, he said.
“Any fire releases carbon monoxide and dioxide, but a fire burning hazardous waste...would release mercury, heavy metals like lead and cadmium, in addition to particulate matter 2.5 and sulfur dioxide,” Zerbo said. “It is worse than living next to the refinery or the nastiest coal plants around, because there’s no industrial processes, it’s just an open fire of hazardous waste on the grounds of the site.”
Guss said the city can close a business if it believes there’s an imminent danger, but that wasn’t the case with the Fairhill property. The agency acts upon complaints, and according to Guss, there have been no complaints for almost three years.
Last September, the operator of a junkyard that caught fire in Kensington got a 95 percent reduction on its fire code violation fines.
Monday’s fire broke out close to Amtrak train tracks, which SEPTA also uses for the Chestnut Hill West and Trenton regional rail lines. SEPTA says trains that passed through the area were on a speed restriction.
Source: http://planphilly.com/articles/2019/03/11/north-philly-auto-body-shop-engulfed-by-fire-racked-up-safety-violations-prior-to-blaze
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Saloons: Rise and Fall of the “Ladies’ Entrance”
Shackamaxon Street and E. Girard Avenue, April 15, 1901 (PhillyHistory.org)
“Sloughing against the bar with one foot on the rail would have been unthinkable behavior for most ‘decent’ women, let along spitting into the cuspidors or allowing their skirts to trail in the beer-soaked sawdust,” wrote Madelon Powers.
“For some women even entering a bar is a fearful prospect,” agreed Mary Jane Lupton in Feminist Studies. “They might get bothered or insulted or embarrassed. Part of this apprehension is based on a realistic appraisal of male behavior. Part has to do with the rather intimidating architecture of the neighborhood barroom, with its L-shaped front bar and its lineup of stools . . . The L provides a defensive line; to break into that, to disrupt the pattern, is to place oneself in a vulnerable position.”
Yet, Powers claimed, “saloongoers were not totally anti-woman . . . Many bar songs and stories portrayed females as merciful and decent and were surprisingly sentimental about mothers, wives, and women friends. Moreover, male customers accepted and indeed welcomed a female presence in certain areas of the saloon under well-defined circumstances. Though bargoers jealously guarded their male prerogatives and commiserated over male-female conflicts, there is no indication that these men as a group reviled or hated the women in their lives. Sexists and chauvinists they were, but not complete misogynists.”
“The only circumstance in which respectable women might legitimately linger unescorted” in saloons would be “in order to consume the saloon’s famous free lunch.” To access to this lunch, “free with the purchase of a five-cent drink,” women would bypass “the male-dominated ‘barroom proper’” by entering a side door marked “ladies’ entrance.”
Shackamaxon Street and E. Girard Avenue, April 15, 1901 – Detail. (PhillyHistory.org)
This entrance, according to Powers, served a threefold purpose. “First, it permitted women to enter inconspicuously and minimize public scrutiny of their comings and goings… Second, women’s entry through the side door eliminated the necessity of their running the gauntlet through the establishment front room . . . undisputed male territory. . . . Finally, the side door afforded women quick and convenient access both to the far end of the bar, where they could purchase carry-out alcohol and to a second chamber known as the ‘back room,’ where they could feast on free lunches or attend social events hosted there.”
And so the “ladies’ entrance” to bars and saloons became universal protocol. Except for one notable case, the most traditional of saloons: McSorley’s Old Ale House in lower Manhattan. Philadelphia artist John Sloan, who moved to New York in 1904, famously and repeatedly painted scenes of its interior.
John McSorley “believed it impossible for men to drink with tranquility in the presence of women” though drinkers tolerated, and were even amused by, young boys running in and out of the back room, snatching “handfuls of cheese and slices of onion, before dashing out, “slamming the door.” Where many saloons welcomed women, albeit with conditions and limitations, McSorley’s made its message clear with a sign: “NOTICE. NO BACK ROOM IN HERE FOR LADIES.”
McSorley’s motto? “Good ale, raw onions, and no ladies.” When a female entered, Joseph Mitchell told in The New Yorker, “Old John would hurry forward, make a bow, and say, ‘Madam, I’m sorry, but we don’t serve ladies.’ If a woman insisted, Old John would take her by the elbow, head her toward the door, and say, ‘Madam, please don’t provoke me. Make haste and get yourself off the premises, or I’ll be obliged to forget you’re a lady.’”
Sloan considered McSorley’s back room “like a sacristy,” a place where “old John McSorley would sit greeting old friends and philosophizing. Women were never served,” added Sloan, “indeed the dingy walls and woodwork looked as if women had set neither hand nor foot in the place.”
Shackamaxon Street and E. Girard Avenue, April 15, 1901 – Detail. (PhillyHistory.org)
Until June 25, 1970, that is, when, by court order, McSorley’s opened its doors to women. Shortly after Mayor John Lindsay signed the order, Lucy Komisar, a vice president of the National Organization for Women, approached “the old‐fashioned wooden doors” wearing, The New York Times felt compelled to inform its readers, “a purple jumpsuit, sandals and sunglasses.”
A waiter demanded Komisar produce her birth certificate.” The 28-year old Komisar offered her driver’s license. The waiter refused to accept the license as proof she was at least 18 (then the legal drinking age). Komisar attempted to push her way in. The two engaged in “a short wrestling match” before the manager allowed Komisar inside, “to a chorus of boos from some of the regular patrons.”
“Shortly afterward,” observed the Times reporter, “Miss Komisar was involved in an argument with “some young men who were drinking ale in their undershirts.” When “one tall, unidentified man showed her an obscene poem he had scrawled on a piece of paper, [Komisar] tried to snatch it out of his hand.”
“Why, you little ——–,” he shouted, dumping a stein of ale over her head.”
“’You can’t do that!’ she shrieked, lunging at him.” Again the manager intervened, escorting the protesting, undershirted poet to the sidewalk.
They’re really boorish, horrible men” commented Komisar, “drenched but smiling . . . as she sipped an ale at the bar.” They “have a lot of problems with their masculinity.”
Taking it all in nearby, “an old-timer in an open collar shirt shook his head sorrowfully. ‘That woman is trouble. All women are trouble. This is what happens when you let them in here.’”
Apparently, everyone had more work to do.
[Sources: Madelon Powers, Faces Along the Bar: Lore and Order in the Workingman’s Saloon, 1870-1920 (The University of Chicago Press, 1998); Mary Jane Lupton, “Ladies’ Entrance: Women and Bars,” Feminist Studies, Vol. 5, No. 3, (Autumn, 1979); Joseph Mitchell, “The Old House at Home,” The New Yorker, April 13, 1940; John Sloan, The Gist of Art (New York, American Artists Group, Inc. 1939); Grace Lichtenstein, “McSorley’s Admits. Women Under a New City Law, The New York Times, August 11, 1970.]
Source: https://www.phillyhistory.org/blog/index.php/2018/07/saloons-rise-and-fall-of-the-ladies-entrance/
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Philly Drivers’ Union plans rally in solidarity with countrywide Uber protests
As rideshare drivers in major cities gear up to demand better working conditions in a countrywide protest tomorrow, two local drivers’ unions have announced they’re joining the efforts with a rally in Southwest Philly.
The rally, which is being held at the Uber Greenlight Hub tomorrow afternoon is organized by the Philadelphia Drivers’ Union (PDU) and the Philadelphia Limousine Association (PLA), who represent drivers for Uber, Lyft, and other similar rideshare services. The groups released a joint statement announcing the rally Monday.
They’ll be joining drivers around the country, who are organizing Wednesday in protest for better wages and fairer working conditions from Uber. The protests are planned two days ahead of the tech company’s first day trading on the New York Stock Exchange, which some worry, may result in wage cuts for drivers.
Demonstrations will look different across the country: some drivers are turning off their Uber apps for anywhere from two to 24 hours, and others are protesting and marching.
Initial reports last week said drivers in Philly and other major cities will all be striking Wednesday. However, the statement said that the PDU and PLA aren’t asking anyone to turn off the Uber app or to go on strike, Angela Vogel of the PDU clarified Monday. She added that many drivers cannot afford to miss a day of work, and the union wouldn’t ask them to do so. Still, Uber drivers in Philly may choose to boycott the app tomorrow independent of any union action, Vogel said.
In their statement, the PDU and PLA also included a list of demands from legislators and regulators, calling for:
An 80/20 fare split of gross passenger receipts
A minimum living wage of $20 per hour after expenses
Protection and more transparency when Uber or Lyft deactivates a driver (which they can do at any time for any reason)
A public education campaign for riders, so they know how to use the app, choose a safe pickup spot, and verify drivers.
The groups wrote that they’re also asking Philadelphians to vote no on ballot question #4 in the May 21 election. The question asks whether the city should create a new class of law enforcement called public safety officers, who would regulate traffic and enforce code provisions.
“Drivers are asking Philadelphia voters to vote no on Ballot Question 4, that would add additional officers ticketing drivers, and demand that the city force Uber to fund safe pickup and drop off solutions for high traffic areas,” the statement said.
Wednesday’s rally is being held from noon to 1 p.m. at the Uber Greenlight Hub at 7821 Bartram Avenue.
Source: https://philly.curbed.com/2019/5/7/18535622/philly-drivers-union-rally-solidarity-protest-uber
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Banged-up Redskins cautiously get ready for Eagles matchup
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- Trent Williams wasn't worried as he climbed into an ambulance to be evaluated at a Dallas hospital.
The Washington Redskins' starting left tackle was hit in the chest and felt lightheaded, so the concern was a possible liver injury. Williams checked out just fine and was back at practice Monday.
''It didn't hurt that much,'' Williams said. ''They wanted to be safe than sorry.''
That's a prudent approach for a team that's down to its backup quarterback, missing two starting offensive linemen and its top receiver for the rest of the season and could be without a handful of other key players for a big game next Monday night at the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Playing with a skeleton crew of starters has become the new normal for the Redskins.
''I looked at the group that we had out there when everybody was healthy and I was just like, 'Man, they won't be able to stop this crew,''' third-down back Chris Thompson said. ''There were a lot of plans that we had for this team going into the 16-game stretch, but we just had to make a few changes because injuries happen.''
A lot of injuries have happened.
Quarterback Alex Smith, receiver Paul Richardson and starting guards Brandon Scherff and Shawn Lauvao are out for the season. Thompson hopes to play after missing so many games he can't count with broken ribs - six, in total - and it would be a major boost if receiver Jamison Crowder can return after missing almost two months with an injured right ankle.
The Redskins have lost three of four since starting 5-2 and yet are still tied with Dallas at 6-5 atop the NFC East. Beating Philadelphia on the road Monday night in Colt McCoy 's second start at quarterback would go a long way toward winning the mediocre division, especially if the Cowboys lose at New Orleans on Thursday.
Thompson has felt noticeable improvement from a fractured rib on each side of his rib cage and is optimistic he'll be strong enough to play within a week. The situation is a bit murkier for Crowder and cornerback Quinton Dunbar, who were among a host of players who didn't take part in a bonus day of practice Monday that followed a long weekend off.
Because of the extra time before facing the Eagles, coach Jay Gruden and his staff can take a cautious approach with ''sore'' tight end Jordan Reed; right tackle Morgan Moses, who's dealing with ankle irritation; and defensive lineman Matt Ioannidis, who was held out with a calf injury.
Like last season, when injuries derailed the Redskins' playoff hopes long before the stretch run, it has been that kind of year with players going down left and right.
''It's always a change when you don't have your starters,'' Williams said. ''Those are the guys that primarily you work with throughout the whole offseason and (organized team activities) to get on the same page. But that's why you stress that every guy has to be ready.''
Thompson is more than ready. The broken ribs have bothered Thompson when trying to sleep or when laughing or coughing, but the pain of watching his teammates lose without him has him eager to get back on the field.
''I just want to be back out there and be able to help my guys out,'' Thompson said. ''I really believe that I can go in and make an impact.''
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Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/banged-redskins-cautiously-ready-eagles-matchup-230703599--nfl.html?src=rss
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Mother Accused Of Abandoning 18-Month-Old Daughter Was Possible Victim Of Crime, Philadelphia Police Say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia Police held a news conference Monday about a mother they say abandoned her toddler in Kensington over the weekend. Police say 35-year-old Desiree Frederick handed the child off to a stranger and left.
Police said Frederick has not been charged and that it’s possible she was the victim of a crime. Authorities are now trying to determine if that’s the case.
Frederick was questioned for several hours at Special Victims Unit on Sunday. Officers tried to figure out why she left her child Saturday morning with a stranger for about 20 minutes and never returned. Police are still investigating.
Police released a photo of the 18-month-old girl late Saturday night in the hopes of finding her mother.
It took about a day-and-a-half before Frederick turned herself into police. Authorities declined to say what the mother told investigators during the time she was questioned, including why the toddler was left.
“We’re still trying to track just to make sure we don’t leave any stones unturned. We want to track the child’s whereabouts from the immediate time before the mom drops the child off, the time she was with the concerned citizen and the time police are flagged down. We have to nail that down, obviously, because we still have to explain, at some point, how the child got the scratches on the forehead and make sure nothing happened while the child was in the care of the person who ultimately notified us,” said Philadelphia Police Capt. Sekou Kinebrew.
The 18-month-old girl is now in the hands of other family members.
Source: https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2019/05/06/desiree-frederick-accused-abandoning-daughter-possible-victim-crime-philadelphia-police-say/
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Woman’s Body Burned Beyond Recognition In West Philadelphia
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Authorities are investigating after finding a woman’s burning body in West Philadelphia overnight.
The woman’s body was found on the 4400 block of Ludlow Street just before 1:30 a.m. Friday.
Medics pronounced her dead at the scene.
Officials have not identified the woman and say she was burned beyond recognition.
Detectives found what appears to be a container of gasoline just six feet away from her body. They also found a lighter.
Source: https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2019/01/04/womans-burning-body-found-in-west-philadelphia/
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Jags' frustration with Blake Bortles is boiling over – 'It is no secret what’s going on here right now'
A gray hoodie draped over his head, his bottom lip curled under his top lip, Jalen Ramsey tried to remain composed as he spoke to the media in front of his locker following the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 20-7 home loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday.
But Ramsey is too honest for his own good, too passionate about winning to be stone-faced in the midst of a nightmare. So when he was asked why the Jaguars — who went to the AFC championship game last season — now sit at 3-4 after their third loss in a row, the source of the Jaguars’ ills can still be deciphered, despite the All-Pro cornerback’s best efforts at being a good teammate.
Were you surprised by the quarterback change?
“It’s not my call — I ain’t got nothing to do with what they got going on over there,” Ramsey said. “Coach is handling it however he sees fit. We gotta roll with it.”
What changes has the team made since last week?
“You have to ask Coach. I don’t know. Felt the same to me.”
Was there anything the team emphasized in practice?
“They tried to be tougher on us in practice. The result didn’t do nothing.”
When asked, “Do you sense frustration in the locker room?”, Ramsey could no longer take it.
Jalen Ramsey couldn’t stop this touchdown catch by Houston’s DeAndre Hopkins in Jacksonville’s third straight loss. (Getty Images)
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“What you think, man?” Ramsey said, smiling and wide-eyed. “You all walk in here, you all see how it is in here, you all see how we vibe with each other, you all see how we vibe towards the coaches, you all see how it is.
“It is no secret what’s going on here right now. Ain’t nobody going to say it because we can’t, but it ain’t no secret what’s going on and it ain’t right right now.”
Bless Ramsey for being honest. We know the Jaguars stink right now because, well, their 22nd-ranked offense stinks.
The blame for that, of course, lies (primarily) with the quarterback. There are more people to blame — and we’ll get to that later — but in a league that’s never been more passer friendly, Blake Bortles has answered the question of what Tyler Cherubini — Cap Rooney’s original backup in “Any Given Sunday” before he got his job snatched by Willie Beamon — would look like if he started three games in a row.
The Jaguars’ offense has been so poor, it’s effectively sabotaged the spirits of a potentially generational defense, the roots of which began with Bortles’ miserable five-turnover game against the Chiefs two weeks ago and crested in the entire team’s embarrassing performance in a 40-7 blowout to Dallas a week ago.
And the postgame media accounts seemed to reflect a frustrated team that’s teetering on the edge of a lost season. Daniel Popper of The Athletic noted that the team briefly opened the doors to the locker room long enough to see defensive end Yannick Ngakoue being held back from someone by captain Calais Campbell. There was plenty of other yelling, too, so much so that players like Ramsey — while still careful not to reveal too much — didn’t even try to hide there were issues.
“Frustration is a part of the game — we’re emotional people and this is an emotional game,” Campbell said.
Even head coach Doug Marrone explicitly admitted he’ll have to manage a frustrated team this week as it prepares to face the Philadelphia Eagles in London.
“You think I’m not frustrated? We’re all frustrated,” Marrone said. “It’s very easy to see, you know what I’m saying? We’ve got to stop turning the ball over and then we can create turnovers, too.”
After finishing fifth in turnover margin a year ago at plus-10, the Jaguars now sit dead last at minus-12 through seven games. The defense shares some of the blame for that; after placing second in turnovers created with 33 a year ago, it’s now in a four-way tie for 28th with five.
Since beating the Patriots, Blake Bortles has a QB rating of 74.8 and the Jaguars are 1-4. (Getty Images)
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The primary reason the defense has struggled is because of the toll the Jaguars’ inept quarterback play has had on their overall psyche. That’s what tends to happen when the defense has to repeatedly do all the heavy lifting, as it has since last season.
Back in the day, teams used to be able to get away with that. No longer. This is 2018, and in the pass-happy NFL — where average quarterbacks regularly throw for over 300 yards and the great quarterbacks regularly complete 70 percent of their passes — if a team doesn’t have a gunslinger under center, it’s going to be outgunned more often than not.
Now to be fair, it’s clear the Jaguars — a run-dominant team — miss stud running back Leonard Fournette, who has missed the past three games (all losses) with a nagging hamstring injury. But they don’t miss Fournette as much as they miss having a foundational quarterback, and no one would have batted an eye if the Jaguars’ front office had selected Deshaun Watson fourth overall in 2017 (Kansas City’s selection of Patrick Mahomes at No. 10 was a surprise to many).
Fittingly, the Jaguars lost to Watson — the player they should have taken — on Sunday. He was just OK, completing 12 of 24 passes for 139 yards and a touchdown, but given the fact he’s recovering from a lung injury, the Texans will take that performance in a “W.” He was still better than Bortles, who completed only six of 12 passes for 61 yards before he was lifted in the third quarter for Cody Kessler after his second lost fumble.
Kessler, a third-round pick of the Cleveland Browns in 2016, possesses smarts and an average arm. He completed 21 of 30 passes for 156 yards, a touchdown and an interception in relief of Bortles, but it wasn’t good enough to get the win. His insertion was the type of move a coach makes when he feels like he’s on the cusp of losing his team, but the truth is the Jaguars’ front office has no one but itself to blame for this.
Instead of letting Bortles, 26, play out his fifth-year option in 2018 — we all know the contract year is undefeated, by the way — and then franchising him if he played up to expectations, the Jaguars decided to double-down on a player whose consistency and mechanics have been a problem since he was taken No. 3 overall in 2014, and sign him to a three-year, $54 million extension in February.
Now, they’re basically stuck with him. According to Over The Cap, the Jaguars are already $7 million in the red for 2019, and if they release him after the season, they’ll create only a paltry $4.5 million in cap room (while trying up $16.5 million in dead space).
That decision isn’t the worst part about this miscalculation for the Jaguars, even giving them the benefit of the doubt for extending Bortles. His numbers weren’t terrible last year — he completed 60 percent of his passes along with 21 touchdowns and 13 interceptions — and he led them to the doorstep of a Super Bowl berth. But there was absolutely no reason for the Jaguars to pass on a quarterback in the 2018 draft. This was a massive error, as they could have hedged their bets against a Bortles regression in 2018, since nothing brings the best out of a quarterback than competition.
Even Hall of Famer Troy Aikman had to compete with Steve Walsh for the starting job in Dallas, and I saw the way that type of competition can push the incumbent firsthand in 2017 as Alex Smith silently took the Chiefs’ decision to move up and select Mahomes personally and had a career year before he was dealt to Washington.
The Jaguars had the opportunity to copy this model in this year’s draft, as Louisville star Lamar Jackson — a dual-threat dynamo — was still available for the taking at pick No. 29. Jackson has his share of issues, particularly as it relates to pocket efficiency, but there’s little doubting his overall talent as a runner and playmaker. He would have either lit a fire under Bortles or, if forced into action, given the ground-oriented Jaguars a creative, elite playmaking threat that could keep teams honest as he learned on the job.
Instead, the Jaguars selected talented Florida defensive tackle Taven Bryan (who has eight tackles this year), which allowed the Ravens — who had a shaky incumbent of their own at quarterback in Joe Flacco — to select Jackson at No. 32 overall.
And, wouldn’t you know it, the Ravens are 4-3 and Flacco — who has completed 62.1 percent of his passes while throwing for nine touchdowns and four interceptions — is on pace to have his best season since 2014.
None of that matters now for the Jaguars, who find themselves in the middle of a quarterback controversy. Marrone said after the game the starting QB job is open, which is probably a good way to start the healing with a frustrated defense.
At this point, whether Marrone settles on Bortles or Kessler is of little consequence; what matters is results, especially with the next opponent being the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles, who enter their International Series showdown on Sunday with a 3-4 record and thus, a similar desperation as the Jaguars.
“The obvious thing is to win — we’ve just gotta win, man,” inside linebacker Myles Jack said. “That’s the biggest thing.”
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Krispy Kreme Now Offers Online Ordering, Delivery In Delaware Valley
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Craving a Krispy Kreme donut but don’t feel like leaving your house? You could have your donuts delivered to your door.
Krispy Kreme is now offering online ordering and delivery in 15 states. In our area, the participating store are in Collingswood, New Jersey, Bensalem and Havertown in Pennsylvania and New Castle, Delaware.
For now, the delivery menu only includes donuts by the dozens, brew boxes and bottled beverages.
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It also requires a $7.99 minimum, plus a delivery fee.
Source: https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2019/07/03/krispy-kreme-now-offers-online-ordering-delivery-in-delaware-valley/
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Council considering proposals to study, amend soda tax
The soda tax, which over the past year has supplied funding for Mayor Jim Kenney’s Rebuild Program, has long been wrapped up in controversy.
And now it looks like some City Council members are examining the first steps in legislation that could minimize the tax.
During a council meeting Thursday, City Council member Maria Quiñones Sánchez introduced a bill to consider amending the tax on sugary drinks, according to a statement from her office provided to Curbed Philly Monday. The bill, which is light on details, could phase out part of the tax through 2021, PlanPhilly reported last week.
Quiñones Sánchez also proposed a separate resolution to hire an independent firm to study the economic impact of the soda tax, as well as several other city taxes.
The beverage tax—which has become known more specifically as the “soda tax”—has been the subject of a lot of debate since it was passed in 2016. It levies a 1.5-cent-per-ounce increase on all sugary, non-alcoholic beverages, with original estimates saying it would raise $91 million per year over a five-year plan, according to the Kenney administration.
That money was planned to go toward several projects, primarily pre-K education and the mayor’s ambitious Rebuild program, which seeks to repair parks, libraries, and recreation centers around the city.
While many seemed supportive of the Rebuild program, the same couldn’t always be said for the funding behind it. Almost immediately after the tax was passed, the beverage industry challenged it in court. However, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled last summer to uphold the tax, allowing the city to move forward with its first Rebuild project following the ruling late last year.
Some have raised concerns about the effect the tax will have on local Philly businesses—a point that Quiñones-Sánchez touched on in her resolution last week when she mentioned the need to support “businesses that provide family-sustaining wages.”
“City Council has a responsibility to review and assess impacts of all revenue streams and minimize unintended conditions that negatively impact small businesses, seniors, and our most vulnerable citizens,” Quiñones-Sánchez said in a statement.
Seven council members are co-sponsoring the bill alongside Quiñones-Sánchez, including Cindy Bass, Allan Domb, Blondell Reynolds Brown, David Oh, Brian O’Neill, and Al Taubenberger. They’re also all supporters of the resolution, along with Mark Squilla, Curtis Jones, and Jannie Blackwell.
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Source: https://philly.curbed.com/2019/3/18/18271011/council-city-soda-tax-rebuild-resolution-bill-controversy
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Former Eagle Vince Papale Speaks About Battling Colon Cancer At Temple University Hospital
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Former Philadelphia Eagle Vince Papale shared his story about battling colon cancer. Papale took part in an event to raise awareness and promote colon cancer screens at Temple University Hospital on Wednesday.
“I was that guy, you know I’m just cruising along in life, things were pretty good, got a couple of beautiful, young children and all of the sudden I get the call from the doc after taking the test nobody wants to take because they don’t want to do the prep right, and I’m taking that test and I find out I got the big C,” Papale said.
He was diagnosed with the disease in 2001 and underwent surgery.
Source: https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2019/03/06/eagles-vince-papale-colon-cancer-temple-university/
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The case for the Eagles making a play for Le'Veon Bell
The Philadelphia Eagles have the flexibility. They have the aggressive general manager. They have the need. And perhaps most important, they have the draft ammunition.
And if they want, they can rent the services of Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell for the rest of this season.
Whether it happens has yet to unfold, but a league source close to the Eagles confirmed one part of an ESPN report to Yahoo Sports on Monday night: Philadelphia has not been in pursuit of Bell up to this point in the season. However, the source said Bell is a viable option for the franchise in the wake of the season-ending ACL injury to starting running back Jay Ajayi. This despite ESPN also reporting Monday that the Eagles have no plan “at this time” to pursue Bell.
That phrasing might be a semantics game the Eagles are playing to retain some leverage in any trade pursuit, since the Steelers appear to be sellers stuck in a weak market for Bell’s services. Despite Bell being squarely on the trade block for two weeks and the league’s trade deadline looming on Oct. 30, nothing has materialized for Pittsburgh. With that reality in mind, it’s highly unlikely the Eagles would place themselves into a negotiating disadvantage by admitting they are in the market for Bell. Especially given that it’s clear that the scheme fit, need, talent, cash and draft chips are all squarely in place for a potential deal.
Le’Veon Bell hasn’t played a down of football this season after getting into a contract extension dispute with the Steelers. (Getty Images)
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Eagles can afford to make a deal – for this season
And one thing has become increasing clear in recent years: NFL teams are more willing than ever to be active at the league’s trade deadline. In this case, deadlines and team needs may be precisely what’s necessary to get a deal done for Bell. Perhaps most intriguing when it comes to the Eagles is that the salary cap math – and some reported restructuring – suddenly makes the franchise a ripe trade partner for the remainder of Bell’s 2018 franchise tag salary.
According to ESPN, the Eagles restructured the contract of defensive tackle Fletcher Cox last week to create $6.5 million in immediate cap space for the franchise. That would give Philadelphia somewhere between $10 million to $11 million in salary space under the 2018 cap. That is an interesting bit of wiggle room considering the prorated remainder of Bell’s franchise tag for 2018 stands at roughly $10.2 million if he reports this week – or $9.4 million if he reports in Week 7.
Eagles have draft picks to use in bargaining
Cap space alone doesn’t make deals. The Steelers are also seeking a high draft pick for Bell’s services. For a team to consider surrendering that kind of asset, the franchise would need a bold general manager who sees a significant amount of short-term value in adding Bell for the remainder of 2018. Few general managers have fit this description better than the Eagles’ Howie Roseman in recent years. The Eagles also should have as many as 12 picks in the 2019 draft (depending on compensatory selections) – a cache that includes two second-round picks.
An aggressive GM with some draft picks to burn usually makes for an active team. And sitting at 2-3 through the season’s first five games, the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles still have a healthy window to turn the season into the right direction and rediscover the offensive chemistry that led them to last season’s Super Bowl.
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All of which brings us to what appears to be an incontrovertible truth at this stage of the season for Philadelphia: if the Eagles are serious about repeating as champs, they appear to need Le’Veon Bell to make that happen. Not only has the offense been far more imbalanced than last season’s team – which finished third in the league in rushing yardage – it also is dealing with significant attrition in the backfield. Beyond Ajayi’s injury, it’s clear the Eagles have missed the physical consistency of LeGarrette Blount, who departed in the offseason. Making matters worse, utility back Darren Sproles has been injury prone and already missed the past four weeks with a hamstring issue.
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It also hasn’t helped that the Eagles have struggled to get out of the gate against opponents, which often put Pederson’s play-calling into advantageous positions in 2017 to remain balanced and unpredictable. A fact that Pederson alluded to Monday.
“We’ve got to figure out how to start games faster, stay on the field longer, and generate points early in football games because if you go back to our history, the times that we’ve had success as a football team, we’ve been able to do that,” Pederson said. “We’ve been able to score on opening drives, get the lead early, which allows for your running game to really take over – play-action pass [and] all of that. That’s one of the ingredients that’s missing right now.”
Once again – with those comments in mind – Bell appears to be an even more perfect fit in Philly. Not only would Bell be a three-down back in Pederson’s offense, his ability to block and catch the football would make Philadelphia’s offense even harder to peg from one down to the next. That’s something the Eagles can’t say when they’re rolling in a rotation of Sproles, Corey Clement and Wendell Smallwood.
Downside to adding Bell
Maybe the Eagles’ only clear downside of a Bell pursuit: It’s highly unlikely the franchise could retain him in free agency in 2019. Even with the Cox restructuring, the Eagles will have to be very creative to get under the 2019 cap – especially if they want to extend veterans or retain some of their own free agents. That would make a long-term deal for Bell highly unlikely.
None of that changes the realities of maximizing 2018. There’s little doubt that Bell could help the Eagles and quarterback Carson Wentz. There’s also little doubt that he’s suited to run behind that offensive line. And there’s no mistaking that all the ingredients are there right now for an aggressive seize-the-moment deal.
The Eagles have the need and the creative general manager. They have the available cap space and trade ammunition. Now all they need is the inclination to make a bold move for this season.
If history is any indication, that option is squarely on the table for consideration.
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Giants waive former first rounder Flowers, sign Mihalik
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- The New York Giants have waived former first-round draft pick Ereck Flowers and signed tackle Brian Mihalik off their practice squad to replace him.
The team announced the moves Tuesday, a day after coach Pat Shurmur said Flowers would either be traded or waived within 24 hours.
Flowers was the ninth pick overall in the 2015 draft. He never lived up to expectations. The Miami product was moved from left to right tackle this season after free agent Nate Solder was signed. He ended up losing that job to Chad Wheeler after two games.
The Giants, who face the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night, also signed kicker Marshall Koehn to their practice squad. Placekicker Aldrick Rosas has a sore quad and his status for Thursday is uncertain.
Shurmur said Tuesday that Rosas' injury is improving.
Mihalik played in 15 games for the Detroit Lions in 2017, starting twice. He has been on the Giants practice squad since Sept. 13.
Koehn was with the Giants from Jan. 1 until his release on Sept. 1. He has played in one NFL game, for Cincinnati at Jacksonville on Nov. 5. He made his only extra point attempt, and had one touchback on two kickoffs.
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Officials have no clue when the Philly courts website will be fixed
Updated 5:30 p.m.
It’s been over a week since a virus shut down the widely used online court websites for Philly’s First Judicial District.
On May 21, as a “precautionary measure” against potential malware, the court halted its electronic filing system, placed email accounts on lockdown and shuttered its website without so much as a redirect message. The suspension of these online services has frustrated attorneys, plaintiffs and even people trying to report for jury duty.
Even more frustrating? No one seems to have a clue as to when a fix might arrive.
The court’s IT department is looking into the issue, according to spokesperson Gabriel Roberts, who said that the Philly Office of Information Technology is also helping troubleshoot.
“While there is no definitive timetable for when systems will be fully operational, IT professionals are working diligently to restore services,” the courts wrote in a statement Wednesday afternoon. “Because this matter is continually evolving, the FJD will not be commenting further at this time.”
Attorneys in Philadelphia say it’s the first time the system has gone so severely kaput since the online filing system was first introduced nearly a decade ago. Over the last week, the website has also delayed courtroom proceedings in cases where judges were relying on electronic briefs to prepare for hearings.
The courts are directing everyone to file their documents in person. Naturally, confusion has ensued.
Joseph Console, a partner at Console Matison LLP, a Philly-based real estate law firm, was one of dozens who brought folders full of legal documents related to civil cases to Room 296 in City Hall on Wednesday morning — documents they typically would’ve have filed online.
Console isn’t sure how long his clients will be waiting for their cases to move forward.
“They just told me the stuff I filed now was essentially being put in a big box and really wouldn’t be pushed forward in a case until the computer system got back up or until they came up with a better solution,” he said.
Observers say more court personnel than usual appears to be on hand to handle the larger paper caseload and reduce wait times.
“We were kind of thinking tomorrow it would be back up, but we don’t have any information as attorneys,” he said. “We’re looking at the Twitter page for PhilaCourts.gov like everyone else — or not, because who looks at Twitter page for the Philadelphia court system?”
People trying to report or reschedule jury duty have taken to tweeting @PhilaCourtsJury, which has been granting postponements in reply messages.
With court staffers email accounts down for the count, it’s also a bit hard to get in touch — not that additional information has been bountiful.
Attorneys acknowledged some of their clients might be annoyed, but for the most part, delays caused by the snafu won’t be irreparable so long as people could continue to file manually in person.
Paul Hetznecker, a veteran criminal defense attorney, said the frustration is understandable, but it’s better than the alternative of rushing back into operation too soon.
“They certainly have to approach this with due diligence so that there’s no further impact on the system,” Hetznecker said. “As long as they’re being very cautious about the way they’re conducting their forensic examination of the computers — I think that’s well worth the wait.”
Here are the locations where you can file in person:
Criminal filings: 2nd floor, Stout Center for Criminal Justice
Common Pleas Civil filings: Room 296, City Hall
Municipal Court Civil filings: Widener Building (1339 Chestnut Street), 10th floor
Family Court filings: 1501 Market Street, 8th and 11th floors
Source: https://billypenn.com/2019/05/29/officials-have-no-clue-when-the-philly-courts-website-will-be-fixed/
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Weekend Picks: Fountain Season, Philly Wine Week, Cherry Blossoms And More
Philly marks the first weekend of April with a spring rite of passage: the beginning of fountain season.
The fountains at Dilworth Park, John F. Collins Park and Sister Cities Park have officially been turned on for the season for those itching to get outside.
Speaking of outdoor fun, the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia kicks off on Saturday for nine days of celebrating Japanese culture beneath the flowering pink trees of Fairmount Park.
A number of festivals start and end this weekend, including Philly Wine Week (ends Sunday), the Philadelphia Environment Film Festival (runs all weekend) and the inaugural Philadelphia Fine Arts Fair (also runs all weekend).
And two Philly institutions unveil new exhibits this weekend. The National Museum of American Jewish History opens its new exhibition on Friday that’s focused on immigration and feminism, and the Philadelphia Zoo launches the return of its LEGO-focused Creatures of Habitat exhibit on Saturday.
Select concerts this weekend are part of the Visit Philly Live Nation Hotel Package, which features up to $230 in show-enhancing perks, including free hotel and concert parking, complimentary food and drinks during the show and other bonuses.
With so much happening all weekend long, don’t miss a chance to extend the fun with a sleepover. Book the Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package for a weekend getaway featuring more than $200 in free perks.
Follow Uwishunu on Twitter and Instagram for updates throughout the weekend.
Read on for our guide to this weekend in Philadelphia.
Philly Wine Week
The eight-day festival ends with dozens of events, including a dinner with local food pairings (Friday) and the Philly Wine Week BBQ at American Sardine Bar (Sunday)...
Sports | South Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Minnesota Twins at Citizens Bank Park
This weekend's three-game series includes giveaways of socks (Saturday) and knit hats (Sunday) for fans...
Attractions | Center City
Fountain Season at Center City Parks
The fountains are back on at three Philly parks, including Dilworth Park's PULSE installation of colorful fountain bursts synced with underground SEPTA activity...
Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package
Book a Philly getaway for stays this season and get more than $200 in free perks, including free hotel parking...
Philadelphia Fine Arts Fair at 23rd Street Armory
This inaugural gallery-focused event features works from 300 artists and 35 galleries at a range of price points for those looking to start or expand their collection...
Philadelphia Environmental Film Festival at the Philadelphia Film Center
A weekend of films, workshops and special events is meant to inspire environmental action around wildlife, climate change and more...
Live Music, Comedy, Theater and Dance
Treasure Island at the Arden Theatre Company
A young girl transforms her living room into the wild seas in this adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic pirate tale...
Theater | Washington Square West
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at Walnut Street Theatre
The Tony Award-winning play adapted from the novel about a boy investigating the mysterious death of a dog is on stage through April 28...
Pennsylvania Ballet Presents the All Stravinsky Program at Merriam Theater
A spring showcase of the celebrated composer features four of Igor Stravinsky's works...
Last Chance: The Few at Theatre Horizon
This funny and poignant story follows a newspaper editor playing matchmaker for truckers as her long-lost lover returns...
Ongoing Exhibitions
Sara Berman's Closet at the National Museum of American Jewish History
The all-white wardrobe of the Jewish immigrant grandmother appears alongside works from Berman's family in the exploration of feminism and independence...
Exhibitions | Logan Square
Mythic Creatures at The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
See a "life-size" unicorn and mermaid and learn about other legendary creatures and mythical beasts, some of which inspired pop culture figures...
Civil Disobedience: Celebrating Queer Narratives at International House Philadelphia
A film series and mixed media exhibition highlight the bravery of the LGBTQ rights movement during Stonewall and showcase art that celebrates the community...
Opening: Jazz Resurgence at Twenty-Two Gallery
Friday's opening reception kicks off this exhibit of black and white photos of performances at Philly's small clubs and venues...
More Must-See Exhibitions in Philadelphia
Philadelphia's museums and galleries showcase can't-miss art and objects from around the globe and around the city...
Old City and other neighborhoods around Philadelphia host sidewalk sales, open galleries and more for First Friday. (Photo by A. Ricketts for Visit Philadelphia)
Food & Drink | University City
American Whiskey Convention at the Penn Museum
Sip and sample a variety of whiskeys, meet the distillers and learn more about Pennsylvania's rye whiskey tradition and resurgence...
First Friday in Philadelphia
Stop by a plant pop up in Old City, listen to jazz in Chestnut Hill and check out other free and discounted events in neighborhoods around the city...
Philly Pigeon Poetry Slam at PhilaMOCA
Award-winning poet Rasheed Copeland helps host this poetry competition where all are welcome to perform, watch and vote for their favorite performances...
Media Film Festival at the Media Theatre
The 12th annual volunteer-run festival showcases short narratives, documentaries, animations and more from the nearby community and as far away as Iran...
Live Music, Comedy, Theater and Dance
Music | South Philadelphia
Fleetwood Mac at the Wells Fargo Center
The iconic band, minus Lindsey Buckingham, tours with special guests in a show that's also part of the Visit Philly Live Nation Hotel Package...
Music | Avenue of the Arts|(Fri, Sat)
The Philadelphia Orchestra Presents Romeo & Juliet at the Kimmel Center
Dance group Brian Sanders' JUNK teams up with the orchestra for a selection of compositions from the classic love story...
The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Philadelphia kicks off this weekend, which means peak cherry blossom bloom time isn't far off. (Photo by M. Fischetti for Visit Philadelphia)
Festivals | Fairmount Park|(Sat, Sun)
Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia
Celebrate Japanese culture durin nine days of events, kicking off with the pop-up Sake Garden offering picnic-style beers, cocktails and Asian fusion fare...
Exhibitions | West Philadelphia|(Sat, Sun)
Opening: Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo
Life-size LEGO animals help tell the story of endangered wildlife at this new exhibit, which also provides tips on what humans can do to help...
Philly Spring Cleanup
Join volunteers all over the city for this annual event to spruce up parks, playgrounds and other public spaces...
Philadelphia Kite Festival at Penn Treaty Park
This free event turns the sky above the park into a sea of colors as people of all ages fly kites, enjoy live music and participate in arts and crafts...
Live Music, Comedy, Theater and Dance
Music | North Philadelphia
Amos Lee at The Met Philadelphia
The Philly-born teacher-turned-musician tours behind his new album, My New Moon, in a show that's also part of the Visit Philly Live Nation Hotel Package...
Dance | Callowhill|(Sat, Sun)
Marcando El Terreno: Flamenco and Feminism at Vox Populi
Two performance artists lead a weekend exploration of flamenco and womanhood through dance, film and discussions...
Kuku Mele perform traditional African music and dance as part of a free day of programming at the Barnes Foundation on Sunday. (Photo courtesy Barnes Foundation)
Free and Discount Admission at Philadelphia Museums
Pay what you wish at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and enjoy free programming at the Barnes Foundation and Brandywine River Museum...
Health | North Philadelphia
Unconventional Wellness Festival at The Met Philadelphia
Offbeat yoga classes, health vendors and specialty fitness classes round out this daylong experience, where guests can also get in an alpaca photo booth...
Clover Market in Chestnut Hill
Dozens of vendors help launch a new season of this popular traveling street festival full of handmade gifts, jewelry and crafts, plus live music and food trucks...
Last Chance: Israeli Film Festival
The month-long festival closes with two Saturday screenings, plus Sunday's viewing of a movie about women joining and fleeing the orthodoxy...
Live Music, Comedy, Theater and Dance
Music | South Philadelphia
Muse - Simulation Theory World Tour at Wells Fargo Center
The English rock trio stops in Philly midway through the band's latest tour for a show that's also part of the Visit Philly Live Nation Hotel Package...
Tamagawa University Taiko Drumming & Dance Troupe at WCU Live!
Performers from the Japanese university share their talents on stage as part of their visit to Philly for the annual Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival...
Source: https://www.uwishunu.com/2019/04/things-to-do-in-philadelphia-this-weekend-april-5-7-2019/
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