Your Daily Guide

🇺🇸 Fetterman’s Flakiness Persists in U.S. Senate

Remember when we said Sen. John Fetterman has the worst attendance record in DC? Turns out, it’s even worse now. He didn’t attend any committee hearings in 2025 until this month. House Democrats have had an easier time getting in touch with newbie Sen. Dave McCormick than with third-year Fetterman. [City Cast Philly, 🔒 Bloomberg]

• Related: Fetterman’s actions — and changing politics — haven’t been anything short of confusing. So, of course we had to talk about it. [🎧 City Cast Philly]

⚖️ Murder Trial Underway for Former Philly Cop

In 2023, Eddie Irizarry was shot six times in less than six seconds by now-former Philadelphia Police Officer Mark Dial during a traffic stop in Kensington. Dial’s trial began Monday, with defense lawyers arguing he acted in self-defense. Meanwhile, prosecutors want jurors to convict him of third-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter, and related crimes. Supporters of Irizarry, including his family, gathered outside the courthouse yesterday. [🎧 City Cast Philly, 🔒 The Inquirer]

🎨 Germantown Artist Recreates Iconic Philly Landmarks in New Exhibit

Kambel Smith has taken his masterful craftsmanship from New York to Atlanta, and is now bringing his cardboard creations back home to Philadelphia. In a new exhibit running through June 29, “Cardboard Genius: The Architectural Marvels of Kambel Smith” showcases the artist’s detailed, large-scale replicas of architectural landmarks, such as the Chinatown Friendship Gate, the Roundhouse, and Benjamin Franklin Bridge. [Hidden City]

Our most recent Wednesdays have been busy prepping you for the primary. Now that it’s behind us, it’s time to bring back, “Where Is It?”

While the City Cast Philly team was out for lunch, we sat at the same table where former President Barack Obama and former U.S. Sen. Bob Casey Jr. shared a meal in 2010. Do you recognize the restaurant? Give us your best guess (and share your favorite order while you’re at it).

If you’re looking for more things to do while you’re out searching:

• 🌸 Check out events to close out the month.
• 🎪 Join the circus.
• 🛠️ Take a class at the West Philly Tool Library.
• 🛍️ Support local vendors at a community market.
• 🍦 Grab a bite of ice cream after chowing down on that corned beef reuben.