Housing bill compromise; Weekly gun violence report | Morning Roundup

BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Leaning tower of purples and pinks Photo by karenbenson eyeful Parker gets her signature housing funding with more help for low-income Philadelphians City Council is poised to pass the first annual budget for the mayor s billion housing plan after nearly two weeks of closed-door negotiations with Mayor Cherelle Parker s administration led to additional funding to help the city s the greater part vulnerable residents Continue reading Mayor Cherelle Parker spoke at a town hall at Deliverance Evangelistic Church in North Philadelphia June Meir Rinde Billy Penn We re one week out from our celebration of the city and its people Billy Penn at WHYY s Billies Awards are back on Wednesday Dec with our latest celebration at WHYY to honor standout Philadelphians profiled by the city s hyperlocal news site The event continues Billy Penn s tradition of recognizing dynamic artists activists entrepreneurs and cultural icons whose stories have shaped civic life and inspired their neighbors Join us by registering now It s free The Billies return for Billy Penn s th anniversary RECAP What else happened paywalled Abbott Elementary star Quinta Brunson launched a fund to provide free field trips to thousands of Philly students WHYY Philly expands class assistance for autistic students but expected school closings concern parents Meanwhile a school safety campaign disappeared this fall Chalkbeat Kensington Voice Bon voyage A new cruise ship terminal will open near Philly Int l Airport in PhillyVoice Pa legislators and activists celebrate act that protects against discrimination based on hairstyle WHYY Ever revealed an injured wild animal and didn t know what to do Here are specific answers WHYY Eagles tumble in NFL Power Rankings after that putrid loss to the Bears Athletic MAYOR WATCH Mayor Parker has no constituents events on her schedule for in the modern day Weekly brief on gun violence prevention with PCGVR We publish this description each week in partnership with the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting Philadelphia s operation to shield students from violence was clicking Then it hit a snag Chalkbeat Philadelphia How mothers who lost loved ones to violence are turning pain into purpose this holiday season CBS News Desmond Patton uses AI to examine how young people communicate in online spaces about gun violence grief enjoyment and wellness Penn In current times By the numbers in Philadelphia Shooting casualties recorded from Nov to including fatalities according to city material During the previous week shooting casualties were recorded including fatalities Source nickhand dev Year-to-date homicides down vs last year s pace down vs five years ago Philly Police ON THE CALENDAR Holiday lightings around Philly Philly Runners Guide Ongoing The Declaration s Journey Available on the WHYY YouTube Channel New episodes will appear every two weeks Wednesday Dec Bridging Blocks Democracy in the United States Years in the MakingA discussion about the history of democracy and the future of it as a form of governance How do you think this -year-old concept can evolve to meet the necessities of modern society Join WHYY News Locality Engagement group for this civic dialogue series in partnership with The Free Library of Philadelphia At Tredyffrin Citizens Library to p m Wednesday Dec th annual Old City Holiday Tree LightingThe Historic Holiday Tree decorated by Petit Jardin en Ville will shine bright all winter long in the Betsy Ross House Courtyard Starting at p m enjoy performances by the Upper Darby High School Encore Singers The Philadelphia Dance Academy and a special appearance from Santa himself Free p m Thursday Dec Guilty Good Pastries Intro Pop UpElizabeth Kim s pastries blend classic American and Asian flavors inspired by the food memories she grew up with Paired with the Random Tea Room s tea enjoy this pop-up Followed by a Saturday the th pastry delivery to p m Thursday Dec Philadelphia Rare Book Fair Preview NightDrinks and first access to books coming to the annual Rare Book Fair in the historic Trinity Memorial Church on Spruce Street exhibitors from across the country coming to display a broad range of books and ephemera tickets to p m Thursday Dec A Spy Soir e An Evening at Carpenters HallCommemorate the th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin s meetings with French agent Julien-Alexandre Achard de Bonvouloir in the second floor library of Carpenters Hall Enjoy a calvados tasting French-themed snacks and a dramatic storytelling experience tickets to p m Thursday Dec Know Your Rights Trivia Night Benefit event Test your disability rights knowledge and inclusive employment in Greater Philadelphia Co-hosted by the Neurodiversity Employment Setup Proceeds help expand access to plain-language rights information for the wider neighborhood and sustain mentorship opportunities At Indy Hall tickets to p m Thursday Dec Deck The Ave with Tree Lighting and Holiday Open Streets on East Passyunk AvenueEast Passyunk Avenue s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony returns but at a new location Mifflin Triangle East Passyunk Avenue and Mifflin Street This year s event will be accompanied by a special Holiday Open Streets between Broad and Mifflin streets along East Passyunk Avenue offering cozy outdoor seating and seasonal food and snacks The lighting will take place to p m with Open Streets running to p m Friday Dec First Friday Cocoa for ChemistryIndulge in free hot chocolate and cookies at the Science History Institute while learning about the system and innovations created to keep us from getting frostbite from synthetic materials to hand warmers Plus make your own hand warmers to p m Friday Dec One Last Dance with the William Way LGBT Center Celebrate the center s legacy and look toward the future as the locality space leaves its historic building on Spruce Street on Dec Free ticket with RSVP to p m Friday Dec World Cup Draw Watch PartyWant to see which countries will be competing in Philly next summer with a big group of others who are interested Come down to Stateside Live in the stadium complex from a m to p m for Philadelphia Soccer s Watch Party There is no cost to attend Friday Dec One-Night Only play reading The Jury Obie Award-winners Milo Cramer and Morgan Green return to The Wilma with a bold theatrical exploration of the voir dire process that fuses real transcripts personal stories and striking media design to probe justice bias and civic responsibility in a fragile legal system ticket p m Through Saturday Dec - Slay Bells Ring PGMC Holiday Concert SeriesPhiladelphia Gay Men s Chorus is decking the halls with classic carols and sacred stunners to pop anthems and campy comedy this concert is packed with heart harmony and holiday sparkle At the Independence Seaport Museum to tickets p m Thursday and or p m Saturday Saturday and Sunday Dec - SEPTA s Holiday Car Decorating Competition Eight SEPTA buses that have been decorated for the holidays by SEPTA employees will be displayed at LOVE Park where the general can come and vote on the People s Choice winner The buses will be on display Saturday and Sunday from a m to p m and voting ends at p m Sunday Keep an eye out too They ll be on regular routes The post Housing bill compromise Weekly gun violence assessment Morning Roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY