Dugan v Krasner rematch?; Chinatown Stitch loses funding; Summer events | Morning roundup

BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Cats and CDs Photo by billlent Republicans are trying to get Pat Dugan to run for DA again A latest online poll suggested that city GOP members are trying to get the former judge who was dispatched handily by incumbent Larry Krasner in the primary this spring to run in the November voting process as a Republican Continue reading Former Municipal Court judge Patrick Dugan right is running for District Attorney Photo by Dugan Mid-summer is here Find a few things to do before the cooldown if it ever cools down again From music to sports events to everything in between Billy Penn offers a comprehensive list of things to do between now and Labor Day and beyond Continue reading Rows and rows of vendors at the Southeast Asian Sphere in FDR Park Facebook SEA Area RECAP What else happened paywalled Local stations brace for impact after the U S House voted to claw back billion in already-approved inhabitants media funding WHYY They re hunting us like animals Norristown s immigrant society is left shaken after an ICE raid and mass arrests at a supermarket WHYY The long-awaited Chinatown Stitch cap park project s funding has been gutted by Trump s tax bill Inq Mark Dial the former Philly PD officer who killed Eddie Irizarry during traffic stop was granted immediate parole at sentencing NBC The Trump administration ended an LGBTQ-specific suicide hotline leaving Philly orgs to still provide tools WHYY Philly Gay News Bryan Braman member of Eagles Super Bowl company dies of rare cancer He was ESPN A pair of comedy horror Broadway staples are coming to Philly Little Shop of Horrors is here with Beetlejuice arriving by month s end Billy Penn MAYOR WATCH Mayor Parker will speak at the Philadelphia Police Department s Graduation Ceremony for Recruits at Temple Performing Arts Center N Broad Street a m The mayor will join MLB s All-Star Declaration fan celebration which includes the unveiling of the All-Star Battle logo at Dilworth Park Noon ON THE CALENDAR Little Shop of Horrors and Beetlejuice come to Philly All about the Philly Lantern Festival Population pools in Philly approaches to get out and enjoy the warm weather Philly Runners Guide Saturday July Learn About Native Plants on National Pennsylvania DayDiscover how the Lenape people used these remarkable plants to thrive for millennia Plus learn about Swedish botanist Pehr Kalm s visit to Gloria Dei Church in the mid- th century and enjoy his vivid accounts of the lush flora that once filled this terrain Eventually we ll teach you how to cultivate these sustainable plants in your own garden space Free to p m Saturday July ART NABE Philadelphia Pop-Up Arts Territory Music ShowcaseAn homage to the city s talent and spirit through emerging artists local entrepreneurs and homegrown vibes Features a curated Pop-Up Arts Realm Music Showcase with visual art and handmade goods soulful sounds and thought-provoking conversations Day Arena is free Night Area is to p m Saturday July Germantown Night Territory Maplewood Mall hosts this popular territory from to p m featuring local vendors Saturday July Deck the Hulls Go Birds Boat Parade and Pier PartyContinue the Superbowl celebration at Cherry Street Pier Free admission with registration to p m Sunday July Tea for Two A Mother-Daughter Tea Party in the GardenDress in your sweetest high tea attire for a charming afternoon of bonding bites and memories Menu includes unlimited mimosas and sangria for the adults and seasonal mocktails and specialty iced teas for the kids for kids for adults At the Navy Yard to p m Sunday July A Better World Is Achievable Block PartyA day of reflection healing and celebration to unveil a powerful Gun Violence Memorial Sculpture and officially open the new Peace Park This free area event will feature live performances art activations family-friendly sessions food vendors and access to local materials to p m Sunday July Years A Prisoner Screening Q A with Mike Africa Jr The documentary chronicles the Philadelphia police raid on the Black liberation group MOVE and the subsequent fight of Mike Africa Jr to exonerate his parents Following the film Mike Africa Jr will join for a Q A At Making Worlds Books in West Philly - tickets Proceeds will be donated towards Reclaim Osage the campaign to pay off the house that Philadelphia police bombed years ago to p m Tuesday July Summer Supper Series at Supremacy Brewing CompanyJoin this summer dinner party featuring paired courses from Triumph s Chef Jeremy that pair with special beers while enjoying Parkway views Seatings at and p m tickets Through July University City Dining Days UCD s popular restaurant promotion returns across West Philadelphia offering three-course meal options for lunch or dinner at fixed prices of or The post Dugan v Krasner rematch Chinatown Stitch loses funding Summer events Morning roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY