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| What Philly's Talking About |
| Anti-ICE Protesters Charged by Federal Authorities | Nine religious leaders and one Philly activist were arrested by DHS yesterday morning during a protest outside the agency’s garage. The demonstration is part of “A Week of Action Against ICE and Collaborators,” and was planned to coincide with Holy Week and Passover. [🔒 The Inquirer] | | How Philly’s Keeping Students Safe | The looming closures and mergers of Philly’s public schools have students and families concerned about potential conflicts arising among different school communities. Although the facilities master plan still needs to be voted on, city and school officials have shared potential solutions to ensure safety during the transition period. But will it be enough? [🎧 City Cast Philly] | | | State House Approves Major Bills | The Pennsylvania House closed out the month by passing bills that codify marriage equality, establish a paid family leave program, and raise the minimum wage to $15. The bills now head to the Senate. But one nonprofit, with ties to a firm whose founder has been nicknamed “Dr. Evil,” is aggressively lobbying against a minimum wage increase. [City and State PA, Pennsylvania Capital-Star] | | New Boutique Hotel to Open in Old City | If you know someone coming to Philly for this summer’s festivities, they can now stay at The Diplomat. The hotel is heavily inspired by Benjamin Franklin, with references such as busts and Franklin-era maps of the city scattered throughout the building. [🔒 Philadelphia Business Journal] | - Related: These boutique hotels are great options for a visiting friend or your next staycation. [🎧 City Cast Philly]
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| What to Expect at Parks on Tap for the 2026 Season |
|  | The pop-up is one way to get to know Philly’s park system this season. (Courtesy of FCM Hospitality) |
| Parks on Tap, the popular touring beer garden, returns for its ninth year, spanning 27 weeks until mid-October. | | The season kicks off on April 8 at Azalea Garden, a scenic area near the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Lloyd Hall Recreation Center featuring gorgeous flora once in full bloom. The pop-up will remain there until April 19, before moving around the rest of the city. | | What To Know | The series is free entry, but food and drinks are pay-as-you-go. Vendors take credit cards or cash, but a card is preferred. | | A portion of all proceeds goes to Philadelphia Parks & Recreation to fund projects such as trail improvements, tree plantings, and movie nights. | | You must be 21+ with a valid form of ID to enter, and alcoholic drinks must stay within the restricted area. Younger attendees must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. | | Some seating will be available on-site, but feel free to bring your own blankets or chairs to lounge in the parkland. | | And yes, pups are allowed too. | | What’s on the Menu | The menu offers a variety of appetizers, sandwiches, and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. | | Offerings include a pulled pork sandwich ($16), a loaded Mexican hot dog ($10), and a veggie crunch wrap ($14). Select vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are also available. | | For drinks, you can sip on options like spicy mango margaritas ($12), draft beers ($8), and wines ($11). If you want a zero-proof drink, you can choose from lemonade ($3), soda ($3), or Athletic Brewing Company’s N/A drinks ($8). | | Where To Go | Parks on Tap will rotate between 25 parks, spending five days at each location (Azalea Garden will host two consecutive weeks). Here are the first few stops: | | You can sign up to attend here. | | |
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