Pennsylvania Green Party Goals; Sand Critics at City Hall; SEPTA CEO resigns

When someone mentions the Green Party, what comes to mind? Perhaps the party’s historical connections to the environmental movement? Or his presidential candidate, Jill Stein, and the recurring complaint that she is a potential spoiler for Democratic candidates?

Actual Green Party members in Philadelphia say they are more focused on increasing their vote totals in state elections to achieve “minority party” status and protesting US support for Israel’s war in Gaza. Continue reading…

Green Party supporter Amzad Bhai (left) distributed leaflets outside the Southwest Community Center mosque in southwest Philadelphia. Philadelphia rapper Tone Trump, also known as Tony Brice, showed his support. (Courtesy of the Philadelphia Green Party)

The Sixers’ arena proposal had a boisterous and disruptive arrival at the City Council on Thursday, met by opposing chants of “no arena” and “build it” in the chamber and protests outside.

Councilman Mark Squilla introduced the bills, the first step in what is expected to be a contentious legislative process filled with passionate testimony from people for and against the massive project. Continue reading…

No Arena Chinatown activist Debbie Wei is escorted out of the City Council chamber on Thursday, the day the legislative package to develop the Sixers’ stadium downtown was introduced. (Kimberly Painter/WHY)

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• Three candidates for Pennsylvania attorney general appeared at a political forum in Pittsburgh, answering questions posed in the format of a mock job interview. (Star-Capital)

• SEPTA CEO Leslie Richards announced today that she is resigning after five years, starting November 29. (BECAUSE)

• Bucks, Chester and Delaware Counties have spent more than $2.6 million combined against outside counsel since 2020, fending off a litany of election-related litigation. Delaware County alone has disbursed $2.1 million. (BECAUSE)

• A Philadelphia jail caused the death of a diabetic inmate by not providing insulin and other medical care, according to a federal lawsuit filed by the man’s family. (AP)

• The Philadelphia School District is adds 38 clean propane autogas school buses to its fleetIt is said to be 96% cleaner than traditional diesel vehicles. (NBC10)

• The Philadelphia Zoo plans to expand its Bear Country exhibit through a $20 million renovation that will add new habitats and viewing areas. It is scheduled to be completed by spring 2026. (PhillyVoice)

• The transformation of Schuylkill River Park has impacted the surrounding communities in a positive way. as a look back 14,000 years helps illustrate. (Fitler Approach)

• Shout out to Attic Brewing for their gold and silver medals at the Best of Craft Beer Awards, for their Common Nightjar 13° Czech Dark Lager and Make Disco Famous Triple Hazy IPA, respectively. (IG @atticbrewing)

MAYOR’S SURVEILLANCE

The mayor has no public events scheduled for Friday, October 25.

ON THE CALENDAR

Saturday October 26: Trick or Trot – Trunk or Treat 2024
Trick or Trot begins at 10 a.m. at the Lare St./Port Royal Ave. entrance to Upper Roxborough Reservoir, and Trunk or Treat begins at noon in the Roxborough Church parking lot. Register for free & Pick up sponsors for your trot!

Saturday, October 26: Halloween on MNYK
Kick off the festivities at 10:30 am with the Pretzel Park Farmers Market Costume Parade marching down Main Street just in time for trick-or-treating! Enjoy painting pumpkins, snacking on witches beer, and collecting goodies at small businesses to 2 pm There is also a FREE Trick-or-Trolley all day, from noon to 10 pm, and includes Manayunk’s spookiest attraction, the Lincoln Mill Haunted House.

Saturday, October 26: East Passyunk Fall Festival
Shop from over 70 local vendors while you savor local foods and drinks and wear costumes to compete in this year’s Window Dressing Costume Contest! There will also be carved pumpkins and Check out the Trick or Treat Business Map. (11am to 4pm)

Saturday, October 26: Real tales from the tombs
Hear true murder mystery stories through a theatrical walking tour of Laurel Hill Cemetery, led by a local cast of The Not Ready for After-Life Players. Enjoy festive drinks around the fire afterward! $23-25 adults/seniors; $12.50 for children under 12 years old. (Several times every 15 minutes between 7 and 10 p.m.)

Sunday, October 27: Love Your Neighbor Festival
Broad Street Love presents this all-day inaugural celebration of all things brotherly love and brotherly affection, to bring together the best of Philadelphia to raise awareness for Hunger and Homelessness Month and raise money for Broad Street Love. (11am to 7pm)

Sunday, October 27: Profs & Pints Philadelphia: A Guide for Witches
Prepare for a fascinating look at the figure of the witch in history, legends, folklore, and fairy tales as a reflection of ideas about female sexuality, independence, agency, and power, led by Penn Professor Linda Read. At the Black Squirrel Club in Fishtown. $16.03 in advance/$17 at the door. (3 to 5:30 pm)

Weekends through November 17: A Very Brady Murder
Join this interactive murder mystery presented by Red Rum Theater in Center City, complete with character selfies, hidden clues, and the chance to get your own mug shot. Play detective and try to solve the mystery to win a prize! $35 tickets. (Saturdays 5 and 8 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m.)

Until Saturday, November 9: the Thanksgiving play
The satirical comedy written by Larissa Fasthorse centers on a group of four well-intentioned but culturally insensitive white theater artists who attempt to create a politically correct elementary school play about the first Thanksgiving, while struggling with their own prejudices and lack of native representation. . $30 adults; $25 students/seniors. (Various dates; 8 p.m. show time; 3 p.m. matinees)

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