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| What Philly's Talking About |
|  | Exterior shot of Frankford Transportation Center. (Mike Reali / Wikimedia Commons) |
| SEPTA Encouraging Garage Use With Discounted Rate | Daily fees at barely used garages at Frankford Transportation Center, Lansdale Station, and Norristown Transit Center will drop from $4 to $2 to entice riders. If you’re parking at a SEPTA garage to catch the Regional Rail, be aware that new train schedules roll out this weekend. [KYW, SEPTA] | | State Dems’ All-Blue Dreams | Democrats have not simultaneously controlled the state House, Senate, and governorship since 1993. The split legislature has hindered efforts from Democrats to push forward certain policy changes, such as increasing the minimum wage and advancing affordable housing. But if Democratic Gov. Shapiro wins reelection next month — and if they hold the House and win two Senate seats — the scales will tip in their favor. [🔒The Inquirer] | | How Safe Is Water in Philly Schools? | High levels of lead were found at 21 schools, primarily in water taps in kitchen and food prep areas. As pipes continue to age, there is concern that taps that once tested negative for lead will eventually become contaminated. [Grid] | | Gas Shutoffs Spike As Rates Continue To Hike | Philadelphia Gas Works shutoffs increased by 39% this year as residents struggle with debt. Councilmember Nicolas O’Rourke and members of the city’s Cost of Living Task Force say utilities are a “hidden cost-of-living crisis.” [🔒 Philadelphia Tribune] | | | The Philadelphia Union’s Cinderella Story | Philly’s professional soccer team was once known as the worst team in the MLS. Now unbeaten for the last 14 games, with eight straight wins post-World Cup break, the Union’s luck has turned around. [🔒The Athletic] | |
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| Philly’s Favorite Spots To Meet Neighbors |
|  | Catch a show at Solar Myth and hang out at the bar toward the front with new friends after. (Matt Katz / City Cast Philly) |
| We’re in the final stretch of our fall membership campaign, and a big theme we keep talking about is community. Here at City Cast Philly, we don’t want you to just read about the city. We want you to become curious and explore it! That’s why we created our Neighbors program, so we can help you beat the FOMO and get out in the community with like-minded Philadelphians. | | You have plenty of your own recommendations on where we should all be hanging out. Every time someone signs up for the City Cast Philly newsletter, they get a welcome message with the question, “What’s your favorite local spot to meet new people in Philly?” Here’s what you had to say. And who knows, maybe one of these will be the site for our next members-only event? Enjoy perks like exclusive gatherings, ad-free listening, and weekly event previews when you become a City Cast Philly Neighbor. | | Luca S. recommends Solar Myth or Bonnie's Capistrano Bar. “My favorite places to meet a friend for a coffee or a drink.” | | Joe S.’s favorite bar is 1518 Bar & Grill. | | Kathlyn E. says the “best place in Philly” is Chestnut Hill’s Tavern on the Hill. | | David M. says Oyster House is “the best place I know.” | | Karey B. loves to go out contra dancing. “There’s a weekly dance in Mt. Airy on Thursday nights, with a newcomer lesson at 7:30 p.m., and then there’s a monthly dance at the Ethical Society in Rittenhouse Square on a Saturday night about once a month. It’s the most IRL thing we can do. My face hurts from smiling at the end of the night. Live music and it’s easy to learn, and everyone is friendly.” | | John E.’s go-to spot is Monk’s Café. | | Want more recommendations? Listen to our conversation about third places on today’s episode of City Cast Philly. | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | Every Thursday, we highlight shoutouts from our City Cast Philly Neighbors. Become a member to tell us what you love about Philly. | | 📣 City Cast Philly Neighbor Steve A. recommends Root to Fruit, a “phenomenal weekly vegan meal service run by local chef Josh Broder.” |
| | Thanks, Steve! For more vegan eats, be sure to check out Philly Vegan Restaurant Week before it ends. | | | |
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🧡 Before we go, big thanks to all the new Neighbors who have stepped up to become members at $10 a month or $100 a year! | | I’ll leave you with this thought from our newest City Cast Philly Neighbor Kathleen O. | | “You all have been walking me around Philly (through my earbuds) for about a year now, and I thought it was time I earned your company. :) I love learning of the latest happenings in our great city from you. Thank you!” | | If this resonates with you, we’d love to welcome you to City Cast Neighbors! |
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