Russia detains Flyers backup; American Revolution starter information; Melrose Diner slated for demolition | Sunday roundup
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• Riders say SEPTA’s rationalization doesn’t add up
Regional Rail riders have been getting hit with double prices for some rides to Heart Metropolis. SEPTA acknowledged this when Billy Penn requested about it, attributing it to a Key card bug that popped up two weeks in the past. However a number of individuals mentioned they seen the additional prices as early as April. It’s additionally unclear if everybody will get a refund — to this point it’s automated just for TransPass holders. [Billy Penn]
• Controversy over $450k colleges guide
Philadelphia mother and father, lecturers, and public faculty advocates have raised questions a couple of $450,000 contract quietly awarded final month to assist new Superintendent Tony Watlington get settled in his job. However Board of Training officers are defending the choice to rent exterior consultants, regardless of the agency’s controversial historical past — its principal as soon as surrendered his instructing license over mishandling of sexual harassment allegations. [Billy Penn/Inquirer$/WHYY/Chalkbeat]
• Satisfaction Month wraps up with a splash
A ballroom showcase on the Franklin Institute helped wrap up Satisfaction Month in Philadelphia, which kicked off with the reimagined revival of a citywide celebration. If you happen to haven’t but listened to “March On,” you may binge Michaela Winberg’s podcast on the town’s LGBTQ historical past and group. Plus, an elder who volunteered at Philadelphia’s first Homosexual Satisfaction March 50 years in the past provides their tackle the brand new method. [BP/BP/WHYY/Billy Penn]
• American Revolution starter information
Everybody is aware of Philadelphia is packed to the brim with historical past from the American Revolution. However if you happen to’re new to the town, you may discover it exhausting to resolve the place to begin exploring. If you happen to’ve lived right here all of your life, you may need skipped among the extra fascinating ones. From the touristy to the lesser-known, Asha Prihar has a primer to Philly’s must-see Revolutionary Conflict historical past. [Billy Penn]
• Melrose Diner slated for demolition
Over the previous few years, Philly has misplaced a lot of its late-night hangouts, and it appears to be like like one other is headed for that destiny. The proprietor of the Melrose Diner on West Passyunk obtained demolition permits to knock down the longtime favourite. Although on-site managers initially downplayed the information, metropolis paperwork present plans to construct a brand new tower on the triangular plot — which might ultimately embody a brand new diner within the floor ground. [BP 2019/@axballooon/Passyunk Post/Inquirer$]
• Future Flyers goalie’s destiny in Russia’s arms
It’s unclear what’s going to occur to Ivan Fedotov, who served as netminder for Russia within the Beijing Olympics and just lately signed a 1-year contract to affix the Flyers as backup goalie. The 25-year-old was detained by Russian authorities earlier than he left for Philadelphia, on ostensible prices he was dodging army service. Final phrase is he was hospitalized after “falling sick.” [PhillyVoice/NYT$/HockeyFeed]
• Protests be a part of events on July Fourth
There’s a daylong Occasion on the Parkway and a live performance with fireworks (keep tuned for our pics) plus tons extra to do, however Independence Day this 12 months additionally brings protests. Folks galvanized by the Supreme Court docket’s latest choice overturning Roe v. Wade are internet hosting rallies — one which’s extra official, and a second that’s extra radical. [Welcome America/Visit Philly/Billy Penn]
