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• After a comedian trashed Puerto Ricans at Donald Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden, many Puerto Ricans from Philly spoke out about the “jokes.” Community organizer for Philly Boricuas, Charito Morales, said that the comments were racist – but not a surprise. [WHYY]
• A statue of Donald Trump was mysteriously (and briefly) placed near the Ben Franklin Parkway directly behind the Maja statue, which depicts a nude woman. The plaque on the Trump statue read: “In honor of a lifetime of sexual assault,” and his right hand was positioned in a crude gesture towards the Maja. The statue of Trump was quickly removed from the park by city workers. [🔒Inquirer]
• Larry Krasner, Philly district attorney who's suing Elon Musk over his million-dollar voter giveaway, said that there have been various inflammatory posts about him since he filed suit. People have posted antisemitic attacks and also shared his address. Krasner has asked for additional security at the next court hearing this morning. [🔒Inquirer]

🚓 Five Arrested for Drug Trafficking

After a year-long investigation, five men have been arrested for allegedly trafficking large amounts of fentanyl, cocaine, and other narcotics in Philadelphia and Chester County. In various searches, police uncovered 3 1/3 pounds of fentanyl, nearly 4 1/2 pounds of cocaine, another 1,500 baggies of packaged fentanyl, two assault rifles, three handguns, and $25,000 in cash. [Philly Voice]

🚨 Slow Down, Philly!

Speed cameras will be installed on Broad Street. Rich Lazer, executive director of Philadelphia Parking Authority, said that Broad Street is the second most dangerous street after Roosevelt Boulevard. The goal is to have the cameras up by February, so slow down, Philly! [6abc]

As I explore more and more of Pennsylvania, I'm blown away by how much there is to discover. There's Philadelphia in the east, Pittsburgh in the west, and hundreds of smaller cities and charming small towns in the middle that all have intriguing little surprises waiting. A perfect example is Wrightsville, a small town of a little over 2,200 people and a lot of historic charm. It's home to John Wright Restaurant, a historic waterfront restaurant in Pennsylvania that combines fantastic dining with one of the best views in central Pennsylvania and a commitment to farm-to-table cooking, making it one of the most unique restaurants in the Keystone State. We think it's worth visiting from anywhere in the state, and we're pretty sure you'll agree.

The John Wright Restaurant is a local institution, housed in a restored warehouse with a wonderful historic vibe. The restaurant is committed to a local farm-to-table menu, spotlighting produce from some of the best farmers in the area.

One of the highlights is the seasonal pizza patio, featuring an old-school pizza oven, where the restaurant bakes some of the state's best and most unique pizzas.

In the main dining room, you'll find some amazing internationally-inspired dishes. The restaurant focuses on seafood, not surprising for a waterfront restaurant. But the large menu has something for just about every taste.

If the produce here tastes fresh – and we mean really fresh – that might be because some of the components in your meal, including the herbs, come directly from the patio garden outside the restaurant.

If you visit when it's warm, request a seat on the outside dining patio; it promises one of the most amazing views in the area. And if you're in town on Sunday, check out the restaurant's famous prime rib brunch buffet.

You can see the current seasonal menu on the John Wright Restaurant website, and the John Wright Restaurant Facebook page is a great place to see all the latest specials as they're announced. While in the area, visit PA's newest state park, Susquehanna Riverlands State Park, only a 12-minute drive away. And if you're staying the night, it's only a short drive over to nearby Marietta, where you'll find the incredible B. F. Hiestand Bed & Breakfast, which is a fascinating journey into historic hospitality.