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| What Philly's Talking About |
| |  | Sen. John Fetterman is sending emails using Republican lists, pledging to “stand with America.” (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) |
| Fetterman Uses GOP Donor Lists | Sen. John Fetterman, a Democrat, has sent fundraising emails via Republican donor email lists using GOP messaging, sparking rumors of a possible party switch. Once seen as a progressive Democrat, he’s now facing backlash from former staffers for aligning with conservatives “to prop up his dismal fundraising numbers.” [The Intercept] | | The Portal Might Leave Philly? | Our 12-foot-tall art installation with all-hours live video feeds connected to six other cities must leave the City Hall courtyard by Oct. 31. Without local funding, it will likely move out of Pennsylvania, though a new location is yet to be confirmed. The Portal has been in Philly since 2024 and is the only one of its kind in North America. [Axios] | | Red-Light Cameras Have Cut Violations | Philly’s automated red-light camera program has effectively reduced violations at those intersections by 17.4%, according to the PPA. But the enforcement program may end in July 2027 unless state lawmakers renew the law that authorizes the cameras. Automated cameras have been in the city since 2005, and demand for cameras remains high. [The Inquirer 🔐] | | | Parker’s H.O.M.E. Plan, City Talks Teen Meet-Ups & New Museum | On today’s episode, we’re talking about teen meet-ups stirring public safety concerns — where are the spaces for youth to hang out across the city? Plus, the Parker administration highlights hitting a milestone in the mayor’s H.O.M.E. initiative. And for our Neighbors-only segment, we walk through the new Museum of The Philadelphian in Fishtown and chat with one of the colorful Philadelphians highlighted inside — The Chicken Man. [City Cast Philly 🎧] | | Roommate Shares Disturbing Experiences in Horsch’s Home | A Kensington woman who spent time in Raymond 'R.C.' Horsch’s Olney home said she visited the “house of horrors” several times with her roommate, Blair Tonzelli, who has since disappeared. She described the house as smelling of ammonia and alleged that Horsch and his son, Eugene, “actively used these streets as a hunting ground.” [WPVI] | |
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| | | Every other Friday, we play a crossword puzzle that tests your knowledge of Philly trivia and news. Can you get all the answers right? | | | |
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👟 Hey sneaker heads! New fresh kicks are coming, courtesy of Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey. He visited Philly spots like Foot Locker, Ishkabibble's, and Faheem’s Hand of Precision (where he has gotten his hair cut since he joined the team) to promote his signature New Balance sneakers, the Maxey v1s, set to release Oct. 2. |
| — Natalia Aldana | Matt Katz edited the newsletter this week. |
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