DOGE supporters; Philly’s best soups; Gas line scare | Morning roundup
The Trump Administration has moved decisively to trim government spending, which has included firing junior-level employees. While many think the initial moves could have been done more carefully, these Philadelphia residents think the federal government needs to be scaled back, and applaud the president for addressing it. BP’s Meir Rinde spoke with some of them. Continue reading…
Sometimes a bowl of soup is the best remedy when it’s chilly out. Every culture has their take on what makes soup special, and Philly’s diverse food scene has a variety of flavors and styles to choose from. Continue reading …
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• Educators, advocates wrestle with a question: How should Philly schools serve students in the Trump era? [WHYY]
• Philly is seeking to raise water and sewer rates. If approved, the average ratepayer could face a monthly bill of about $91 starting in September, and almost $97 the following year. [WHYY]
• A ruptured gas line prompts evacuations near Philly’s Central High School. [WHYY]
• Meet the semifinalists in the Sadie T.M. Alexander Statue contest, celebrating the native Philadelphian and civil rights activist. [Billy Penn]
• Black History Month event is a true “Labor of Love” in Nicetown. [Billy Penn]
• Key of She is leading jazz workshops at the Settlement Music School this Sunday for female and nonbinary students of all levels. [Billy Penn]
• Philadelphia’s new cereal cocktail bar is stirring up breakfast and booze. [NBC10]
• Philly was voted Best City in America for Street Art by USA Today for a second time. [VisitPhilly]
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