Slavery exhibit replaced; Hoagiefest jingle’s creator; Wildfire smoke sparks Code Red

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Slavery exhibit replaced ‘under the cover of darkness’

The Trump administration has completed its overhaul of the President’s House Site on Independence Mall.

Critics say the new exhibit softens George Washington’s role as an enslaver and shifts attention away from the nine people he held in bondage while living in Philadelphia. Continue reading…

A park policeman stands guard over newly installed panels at the President’s House historic site on Independence Mall. ”Celebrating Independence Throughout the Years” has replaced ”The Dirty Business of Slavery.” (Emma Lee/WHYY)

The creator of Wawa’s iconic Hoagiefest jingles

Philadelphia summers are filled with annual traditions — driving to the Jersey Shore, block parties, Center City Sips — and, of course, Wawa Hoagiefest.

Emmy-winning songwriter, internet pioneer and Nerf Herder frontman Parry Gripp reflects on his years writing Hoagiefest songs like “Hoagiefest Is Back” and “Here Comes the Hoagie Man.” Continue reading…

Wawa’s Hoagiefest jingles were a staple of early ad campaigns. (Image via Wawa)

RECAP: What else happened?

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• The House Judiciary Committee issued a subpoena to Philly DA Larry Krasner, demanding immigration records. [Inq$]

• Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota sparks a Code Red air quality warning for Pennsylvania. [WHYY]

• The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority takes a baby step toward resurrecting passenger rail between Philadelphia and Reading. [WHYY]

• The Westbound I-76 in West Philly will close at night for bridge construction Monday through Thursday, and a 14-month closure of the Market Street bridge begins next month. [Billy Penn]

• 74% of Americans want action on climate, but many Philadelphians don’t know they’re part of a majority. [WHYY]

• A new 8th District safety initiative brings resources to doorsteps to fight gun violence. [Germantown Info Hub]

• President Trump wants to set clocks to daylight saving time year round. Would standard time be the better choice? [PhillyVoice]

MAYOR WATCH

Mayor Parker attends the Centennial Celebration: PA Open Tennis Championship Gala. (7:30 p.m.)

Parker also vowed to continue fighting to restore the President’s House Site exhibit to its original form after the Trump administration replaced panels about the people enslaved by George Washington.

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Line dancing and food education (Thursday),
Neighborhood Jawnts takes on Germantown this weekend (Fri-Sun),
An improvised story circle inspired by Jamaican storytelling (Saturday),
Kegs and Kittens (Sunday)
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