#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY
All eyes on Election Day
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After a state Supreme Court ruling forced gambling machines out of neighborhood businesses across Philly, store owners say they’re losing revenue. But advocates point to the machines’ risks.
Meanwhile, online gambling and prediction markets’ impact on young Pennsylvanians is is troubling researchers and clinicians. Continue reading…
Philadelphia’s 3rd Congressional District race started out with nearly a dozen primary contenders, whittled down to one Democratic Party nominee, State Sen. Chris Rabb, who has no Republican challenger and only one Independent Party challenger in today’s election.
A democratic socialist backed by grassroots progressive organizations, Rabb campaigned on ambitious proposals, including Medicare for All, affordable housing and challenging the Democratic Party establishment. While retiring U.S. Rep Dwight Evans has emphasized delivering resources through established political relationships, Rabb has made confronting entrenched political power central to his campaign.
What do constituents hope for from Rabb? Continue reading…
It’s been a while since Philadelphia had a Republican mayor. Name either the last Republican mayor…or the final year a Republican held the city’s highest office.
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• 1 in 4 Pennsylvanians say they paid out of pocket for an annual checkup. [Capital-Star]
• Philly plans to double its number of speed cameras in the city in effort to cut down on pedestrian deaths. [WHYY]
• Students and alumni are pushing back against Drexel University’s decision to pause its in-person elementary education major, saying the decision will worsen teacher shortages and undermine community partnerships. [WHYY]
• Philadelphia releases a toolkit to help neighbors talk about climate change. [WHYY]
• In North Philly, an architect’s love letter to Puerto Rican culture has a permanent home. [WHYY’s PlanPhilly]
• Where to recycle pumpkins and leaves in Philly this fall. [PhillyVoice]
• Tots, treats and trash: A West Philly Halloween. [Billy Penn]
Mayor Parker has no public events scheduled for today, Election Day.
A decolonial walking tour (Wednesday and Friday),
Intercity bus terminal feedback meeting (Wednesday),
Black magazine club (Friday),
AND MORE!
See the **FULL LIST** of this week’s events calendar at BillyPenn.com!
?️ Billy Penn City Guide
✏️ Philly Quizzo guide
?️ Novelty stores guide
? Afternoon tea guide
? “Rocky Season” events
? Pumpkin spice latte recs
? Farmers market guide
✊? Black history in Philly guide
? Vegan ice cream guide
? CSA farmshare guide
☕ Philly coffee guide
??♀️ Alt Philly history walking tours guide
? Philly’s comedy scene
? Philly Record Store Guide
?️ Thrifty in Philly guide
? Book lovers’ guide to Philly
? Non-alcoholic Philly
? Dining in Philly
?? Philly Runners Guide
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