Eagles to White House; Philly Yarn Crawl; Weekly gun violence brief

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The White House announced Tuesday that it will welcome the Super Bowl champion Eagles on April 28, which is pretty standard sports stuff — except that the Eagles’ invitation was withdrawn after their 2018 title, when there were reports most of the team would not show.

And then there’s the fact President Trump seemed to be a Kansas City Chiefs fan. But put that behind us. The Eagles are going, though with the recent run of free agent departures and trades, we’ll see who shows up in D.C. Continue reading …

The White House. (Courtesy of U.S. National Park Service)

Knitting, crocheting and weaving all enjoyed a resurgence during the pandemic, as folks found themselves at home with time on their hands. Ultimately, this led to the Great Philly Yarn Crawl, which is back for its second year, bringing together 18 shops across the Greater Philadelphia area from Thursday, March 13, to Sunday, March 16.

Whether you’re an experienced crafter or new to the world of yarn, this event offers something for everyone. Continue reading…

Wild Hand, located in Philadelphia’s Mt. Airy, is a community-focused shop offering fiber craft materials, education, and a space for creativity and connection. The will be part of this year’s crawl as well. (Courtesy of Philly Yarn Crawl)

RECAP: What else happened?

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• Two school districts and a group of parents are suing the Pa. Human Relations Commission over its expansion of the prohibition on sex discrimination to include LGBTQ+ people. [Capital-Star]

• 6 water providers in the region failed to meet regulations regarding harmful “forever chemicals” in water supply. [WHYY]

• How much will the federal footprint in Philly shrink under Trump administration cuts? What we know. [WHYY]

• A Q&A with Billy Penn’s 2 newest reporters. [Billy Penn]

• A program to put speed cameras near Philly schools stalled in Council. [WHYY]

• Pa. man was caught at the airport trying to smuggle a turtle in — wait for it — his pants. [6ABC]

Weekly brief on gun violence prevention (with PCGVR)

We publish this report each week in partnership with the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting.

By the numbers in Philadelphia

11: Shooting victims recorded from March 2 through March 8, including 4 fatalities, according to city data. During the previous week, 19 shooting victims were recorded, including 1 fatality. Visit the Philadelphia Shooting Victims Dashboard for more information. [data.phila.gov]
37: Year-to-date homicides, down 35% vs. last year’s pace; down 47% vs. five years ago [Philly Police]

MAYOR WATCH

The mayor has no public appearances scheduled for today.

ON THE CALENDAR

👭🏽 Women’s History Month events in Philly

🍏 Wednesday, March 12: Bloom Into Sustainability: Olde Richmond Networking Mixer
Get tips and resources to live a cleaner, more sustainable lifestyle and make the neighborhood more beautiful? Meet local sustainability experts, learn about free street trees, green stormwater solutions, and neighborhood beautification efforts—all while enjoying a fun and casual atmosphere. $11.50 tickets. (6 to 8 p.m.)

📢 Thursday, March 13: Watch Party! Mayor Parker’s FY26 Budget Address
The People’s Budget Office and Philly Documenters are hosting a virtual watch party to view Mayor Cherelle Parker’s annual budget address. (9:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.)

🖼️ Thursday, March 13: 2nd Thursday + Opening Reception of “Storyburst”
Join Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture Gallery kicks off an exhibition showcasing artwork made by students from John Moffet School and Samuel Powel School. Their art draws narrative inspiration from a variety of Arabic folktales, with hand puppets, comics, miniature sculptures, and more. Free with RSVP. (5 to 9 p.m.)

🥧 Friday-Sunday, March 14-16: Pie-way to Hell
The three-day celebration of Pi(e) Day returns to Royal Tavern with pies for everyone, including vegans, drink specials, limited edition shirts, and a curated playlist of hard rock and metal-adjacent bangers!

🚶🏼‍♀️Saturday, March 15: Moon Night Women Gathering
This 1.5-hour in-person gathering at various locations monthly includes exercises to help you connect with your feelings or needs in a deeper way. $25 tickets. (6:30 p.m.)

🚋 Ongoing: A Deeply Rooted Trolley Tour by Harriett’s Bookshop
A series of three-hour, hop-on/hop-off Saturday tours that celebrate local food, culture, history, music and deeply rooted tradition with visits to new and seasoned spaces throughout Philadelphia. $50 tickets. (11 a.m. and various other times)