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After long search, UC Townhomes resident finds new home
University City Townhomesâ affordable housing subsidy expiration has been pushed back to January â with about a quarter of residents still in limbo.
- Finding a new place has been difficult for the displaced residents, who were given Section 8 vouchers that are often declined by prospective landlords. Meanwhile, the PHA waiting list is years long.
But after 15 months looking, West Philly grandmom Lynn Green finally found a new home. BP intern Emily White tells the story of how she did it.
A guide for fans of electricity and holiday cheer
âTis the season to plug in strands of colorful bulbs, illuminate inflatable cartoon characters, and set up projectors with moving images of festive symbols.
- Displays around the region run the gamut, from coordinated neighborhood setups that run for blocks to ticketed exhibitions by professional artists.
Lizzy McLellan Ravitch has details on nearly two dozen holiday light displays in the Philly area, with options to make merry every night of the month.
RECAP: What else happened?
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- Gov.-elect Shapiroâs transition teams has a lot of lobbyists and donors on it, observers say, including former execs at IBX and Comcast, plus reps from organized labor, including Ryan Boyer of Phillyâs Building Trades Council. [Spotlight PA]
- Former PPD officer Eric Ruch, found guilty of manslaughter for killing an unarmed Black civilian, got a sentence of just 11 to 23 months, far below guidelines. The DAO has filed a motion to reconsider. A grand jury originally recommended first-degree murder charges. [NBC10/WHYY]
- Four neighborhood coalitions formed a joint committee to âto ensure Chinatownâs stabilityâ as the Sixersâ push forward with plans to build an arena at the Fashion District. [Inquirer$/BP]
- Pulpery in Old City, which just opened selling hand-made paper products, will transform into a workshop and event space focused on sustainable creating. [Green Philly]
- Attn Swifties: Atlantic City confectioner Bar 32 is holding a Willy Wonka style contest â one of the shopâs holiday bars holds a ticket to Taylor Swiftâs Eras Tour stop in Philly. [PhillyVoice]
- Quinta Brunson, riding a wave of popularity for her groundbreaking show âAbbott Elementaryâ set in a Philadelphia school, was named one of Peopleâs four People of the Year. [BP/People]
The story you didnât read
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- Phillyâs 10 p.m. youth curfew became permanent yesterday, so Jordan Levy talked with five local high schoolers. The verdict: most of them didnât know about it, and some doubt it will be an effective antiviolence measure.
MAYOR WATCH
Itâs unclear whatâs on Mayor Kenneyâs public schedule today. Earlier this week he signed an order establishing an Office of the Youth Ombudsperson to advocate for young Philadelphians in city government.
ON THE CALENDAR
đŚ Eagles tailgate with Billy Penn + Misconduct Tavern: Join us at the Linc this weekend before the Birds take on the Titans. Answer a sports trivia question, win a prize, with drinks and snacks for all. Free RSVP here.
đžđş BP Quizzo on the Schuylkill River! Join us at Padelphia, just over City Line Avenue across from Manayunk. Weâll have three rounds of local trivia, drinks, snacks, prizes â and a chance to find out more about the racket sport called Padel. Free RSVP here. (7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15)
đď¸Â South Street Westâs first First Friday features more than 15 businesses offering sweet deals, including discounts on confections and cocktails. ( 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2)
đ Check out the treasures of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania at the Young Friendsâ open house, where you can get exclusive access to pieces of state history. Tix are $10. (6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8)