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ot one day after the slaughter of memorialize those who died in Atlanta. More eight people in Atlanta, Ga., Jes- than 100 people attended, and Americans have sica Li was followed from a Cengathered in rallies across the country in the ter City bank to Northeast Philly past week to honor the victims of this senseto drop off a donation for another less act and condemn violence against Asian victim of an Asian hate crime – Americans. only within minutes to become “Racism and violence come from all segone herself. ments of our society. The same is true for Two men smashed her car window and anti–Black violence and hate. There is not robbed the elderly Li of cash, her driver’s lionly, as [some] say, a matter of white supremcense, credit cards, and nearly everything acy,” said City Councilman David Oh. they found valuable in her car. She was left “There are real, false and imagined reasons traumatized. Today, her daughter, Lindy Li, why this violence and hate surfaces, perioditells her story. cally. Underlying this aggression are commonLindy Li is a local political comly held prejudices, scapegoating and mentator, former candidate in misinformation that are promoted Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional by those in government, univerdistrict and a resident of Rittensities, religious institutions, work house Square. She’s also an avid places, services providers and many runner. She said that because her others. Unfortunately, avoiding the mother, Jessica, has a cultural lanfrank discussion of anti-Asian disguage barrier, she does most of the criminations prevents the ability to talking for her. actually address this hate in a pro“It just feels like we are under ductive manner.” siege,” Li said.

You would think the message “First, we’re getting killed. Then, needs no reinforcement, but all we’re getting robbed. And we’re getwrongful acts in the spirit of racting yelled at. I was called a Chinese ism, misogyny, homophobia, xenobitch the day before [this happened]. phobia, ageism, anti-Semitism, disIt is just one thing on top of another. ability discrimination, or any other @ RUFFTUFFDH My mental health has taken such a religious discrimination of any kind beating and I know it’s not just me. ” (including Christianity!) is not OK. After robbing Jessica Li, the men took off How is the purported motivation for these killand purchased two, large-screen TVs from a ings by nutcases like Robert Aaron Long even store in the northeast. Police have opened an believed? investigation and are still searching for the Since the start of the pandemic, there have suspects. been a reported 3,800 incidents of anti-Asian Li says she believes many Americans are violence, according to the group Stop AAPI turning to Asians to blame for the coronaviHate. rus pandemic, thus fueling a cycle of violence.

But there is a greater question we need to “I know...we need a reason for this madness ask. We need to examine criminalized sex – but it’s not us! I’m an American!” She told work and question why it is illegal in the first me during a recent interview. place. Long said he killed his victims because “This is my country! I’ve been here for- he was a sex addict and the massage spas were ever. I know no other country. English is my a “temptation he wanted to eliminate.” He tarlanguage. What else do you want from me? geted the women because he perceived what It’s not my fault that this happened. I’m not they were doing was evil and it is ludicrous in charge of the Chinese government. I don’t to suggest his intentions weren’t racially mohave a direct line – I don’t want a direct line tivated.

– they killed my great-grandfather. [People] Whether or not the women who died in don’t know that I have nothing to do with Chi- the Atlanta massacre were providing sexuna, yet they blame the entire virus on us. I un- al services to Long or anyone else that day is derstand the need to blame someone, but it is irrelevant. The stigma against sex workers in so dehumanizing that it is happening.”

Asian (and moreover – all) communities needs It is an atrocity that people of Asian descent to stop. are being treated like this. For Li’s family, life This leads me to my final point. To everywas normal until a year ago. The harassment body who is protesting outside of Planned only began when COVID entered our world.

Parenthood and anti-vaxxers outside clinics: Last week, Asian Americans United and I think we can finally all agree on something: a number of other advocacy groups held a “MY BODY, MY CHOICE” is always the right vigil at the plaza at 10th and Vine streets to message.

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‘Still Singing Songs from the Inside’ is the follow-up album from Philly singer-songwriters, dropping almost a year after the initial ‘Songs from the Inside.’ Image | Emily Joy Goldberg MARCH 25 - APRIL 1, 2021 | PHILADELPHIA WEEKLY

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hat’s the best way time-capsule.

My friends jumped at the chance to make your way to share tracks for the project and to through a pandemic? reach out to other interested artists. I For Philly singer-songwriters, making music kept telling people not to worry about and cutting albums the recording quality. We’ve gotten so proved to be an answer. used to highly-edited songs that people are afraid to share anything less.

“Still Singing Songs I didn’t want that to keep people from from the Inside” was created and resharing songs when they were needed. corded by 17 Philadelphia-area singer-songwriters during the pandemic. There is a wide range of sound-editEmily Joy Goldberg found lifelines in ing resources in the project, but all the tracks are beautiful. Some of my the new music shared over and over in her local songwriting communities. favorites are bare-bones. For example, Avi Wisnia, who is typically meticuShe reached out and brought musilous in his beautiful studio recordings, cians together in this endeavor – first, shared “Find Me,” which he recorded for “Songs from the Inside” a compion his phone. It’s heart-wrenchinglation that described the beginning of the pandemic era. It was released in ly gorgeous and still makes me cry. I can’t imagine a better version. This May 2020, and now, for this new compilation, it was released earlier this is where we were: inside. We didn’t have all the tools. But we had month, and describes our enough. lives a year later.

People seemed to love All proceeds from this comBY EUGENE that first album. They talked pilation of original songs go ZENYATTA about being struck by how to BuildaBridge and Village different all the songs were, Arts, organizations working but how well they all fit towith art in local communities. gether.

PW recently caught up with GoldPW: Now the second installment berg to talk about the album and the has been released, “Still Singefforts to help art in the city. ing Songs from the Inside.” Why PW: Philadelphia area artists the follow up? And what’s been have been working during the panthe response from the local music demic to create music. The first efcommunity and fans? fort, “Songs from the Inside,” was EJG: My friend Ami Yares sent released last May. How did you a track a few months ago (“Them come up with the idea for a compiLights”), and I almost added it to the lation endeavor? Were artists excitfirst album as a bonus track. Then I ed to participate? What was the rerealized that things felt different now, sponse to this first album? almost a year after the pandemic hit.

EJG: I’ve attended the Philly SongThe first compilation was released just writers Circle (run by Avi Wisnia and Aaron Nathans) for a few years. before the George Floyd protests. We had a pretty big election. Things are It’s a great way to connect with other musicians. When the pandemic hit, not the same. I wanted to make another musical time-capsule marking this they immediately moved online. We strange anniversary. It took less than can’t harmonize, but the platform is surprisingly adequate for sharing a week to realize I easily had a whole album of new songs coming in. It was songs in progress. While we were even faster to collect them the second stuck inside last winter, I heard tons time. of new songs all made for this particI loved putting these albums togethular time, from this group and from er, partly because it’s an excuse to friends all over social media. I wantmeet new friends. We are all connected to capture that feeling. It was like ed anyway. It feels good to act on it. having a musical window into what Performing arts can get competitive other people were experiencing, and it made me feel more connected and less and clique-y, and it’s a big turn-off for me. My friend Dan Blacksberg, a realone. I figured a compilation would nowned klezmer trombonist who isn’t be a way to craft a kind of musical

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of electronic music, hip-hop, country, folk muon the album, lamented recently that at the sic, rock and gospel, all snuggled up with one start of the pandemic, it was like musicians were on a level playing field all of a sudden, another. There’s Jackie Rudy’s sweet, sweet but as the year wore on those with resources folk country song, “Through This Time.” Rodand fame separated again. It’s a shame. Music ney Whittenberg’s powerful rock song, “Angels and Saints,” is about icons we strive to is meant to be a regular activity we all share, emulate to get through life. not something enjoyed solely through three Amy Elkins’ folk-pop song “Turn the Tide” or four super-famous stars and their shiny albums. Those are great, but we need local focuses on doing the work to change things.

Gary King’s reggae song “White People Get music and musicians that reflect our lives and Away with It” underscores the work we have keep us together. They keep us sane and keep to do around racism and justice. Chana Rothus connected. Buy local…music!

Fans love this second album, too. They man’s electronic lament “Canada to the USA” is a song of mention the vahome and healriety of genres, ing that gets how surprising stuck in my it is that they head regularall work togethly. They all do. er, and how it I don’t think illustrates a these scenes different ethos are so separate. than the first.

I would never PW: All prosay that this alceeds from this bum represents compilation of the whole local original songs singer-songwritgo to Builer community. daBridge and It represents Village Arts. the part I’ve Can you talk connected with a little about so far, and the what these orweb that starts ganizations do to stretch from and why they there. I hope it are important A number of Philly singer-songwriters collaborated on ‘Still keeps stretching to support?

Singing Songs from the Inside’ to mark the pandemic’s anniEJG: Contrib- versary: Top row from left: Emily Joy Goldberg, mighty FlipSide, wider.

PW: What utor Ami Yares Ami Yares and i try, you try. Second row: Scott Coulter, Marion are you hearing is the executive Halliday, Chana Rothman and Amy Elkins. Third row: Rodney about the local director of Buil- Whittenberg, Hammer in the Morning, Gary King and Julius music scene daBridge – a Brown. Fourth row: Matthew Gordon, Jackie Rudy, Jason Ager possibly opennonprofit that and Two of a Kind. Image | Courtesy of Emily Joy Goldberg ing up again? engages the arts to bring hope and healing to children, fami- Do you anticipate a return to live perforlies, and communities in the contexts of crisis mances anytime soon?

EJG: Several artists on this album perand poverty.

The Village of Arts and Humanities is a vet- formed virtually for coffee shops and other eran arts organization in North Philadelphia. venues all year. I sing in the feminist choir They provide arts-based opportunities for ANNA Crusis, and every Monday at Zoom reself-expression and personal success that en- hearsal we speculate on when we might sing gage youth and their families, revitalize physi- again in-person. Singing is particularly risky, so it will be one of the last things added back. cal space, and preserve Black heritage.

At least a piece of our brokenness in this I’m an expect-the-worst-and-be-surprised country right now is due to people drawing kind of person. I look forward to when live their communities too small. We are all con- performances can start up, because it would nected. I wanted to support organizations that mean we’re all much safer from COVID. If we follow public health guidelines, hopeare using art to strengthen those connections. fully that day will come sooner rather than Whether it’s in North Philadelphia, or with new immigrants, or first responders, in lit- later.

PW: Give our readers a rundown on how tle circles or big ones, we are all a part of the same community. You don’t even have to draw they can get “Still Singing Songs from the Inside.” the circle very big to see it.

EJG: Get “Still Singing Songs from the InPW: When people listen to “Still Singside” on Bandcamp: emilyjoysings.bandcamp. ing Songs from the Inside” what will they hear? Are there different genres represent- com.

The album is only on Bandcamp because ed? Is this a good representation of the loit’s the only platform that remotely attempts cal singer-songwriter community?

EJG: When you listen to this album, you’ll to compensate artists fairly. We want to raise hear pandemic experiences through the lens the most we can for art in our city.

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Not just Cuomo Pennsylvania under investigation for nursing home deaths

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ennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff announced on March 1 his referral of an investigation to the House Government Oversight Committee into the Wolf administration’s handling of nursing homes and other care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. This comes amid calls for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to step down amid sexual harassment accusations; despite a federal investigation into a possible cover-up of thousands of deaths due to his policies to remand COVID-19 infected seniors to their nursing homes instead of transporting them to hospitals for care. The Pennsylvania investigation is based on reports that Cuomo was not the only state leader to have directed nursing homes to admit patients who had been hospitalized for COVID-19. Reports into the Cuomo investigation reveal that governors from Michigan, California, New Jersey and Pennsylvania – all Democrats – enacted similar policies last year as fears grew that hospitals would be overwhelmed with new patients and too few health-care providers.

In an initial request for comment, James Garrow, communications director for the Philadelphia Department of Health, denied any coordination with the New York plan on a municipal level.

“Philadelphia did not follow New York’s nursing home death counting policy, Garrow wrote in an email.

“We used a variety of epidemiological methods and datasets to assign deaths to nursing homes. The first is counting all deaths at a nursing home address as a nursing home death. But we also scan all Philadelphia deaths for residence addresses (so we can capture cases that may have been transferred to a hospital prior to death), and conduct investigations on outbreaks reported via NHSN to ensure that all deaths associated with a facility have been counted. We are confident that our count of nursing home deaths in Philadelphia is accurate.”

To weigh the impact of Philadelphia’s initial COVID-19 policies at our local nursing homes, this author spoke with Bernice Capobianco, a resident at the Gloria Dei Estates retirement community on Rhawn Street in Northeast Philadelphia.

“Gloria Dei said I had to quarantine this January from the day my symptoms started for 14 days, and was not allowed out of my apartment at all,” Capobianco said.

“My neighbor who was sick [with COVID] thought she had the flu and was in the hospital for three days, then returned to Gloria Dei, and was quarantined at the residence. The people she was with were also quarantined.

Not sure how many were tested, but two other people were positive.”

When asked if the same shared staff serviced quarantined residents and other residents and areas of the community, Capobianco said, “Oh yes, at least three, for sure, but at least 12 or more who had to quarantine due to

social contacting.”

This illustrates how COVID spread so rapidly at retirement communities in the five states under investigation. As a follow-up, PW asked Garrow if COVID-positive nursing home residents were returned to their facilities prior to a negative test under Philadelphia’s policy. Garrow then clarified his original statement by stating: “In the spring, we were not making a recommendation that nursing homes not accept COVID-positive patients. We aren’t aware of any jurisdiction that was making that recommendation at the start of the pandemic. We also issued local guidance that COVID-positive patients, either new from transport or inhouse, should be kept on isolation precautions for 20 days.

Was Garrow correct in comparing Philadelphia’s protocol with other jurisdictions, or just following guidance from state officials in Harrisburg, who are now under investigation for the consequences of their COVID-19 policies? What is clear is that there is at least a chronological correlation between the five states who initiated COVID policies under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice, which is necessitating lawsuits and legislative SEE COVID, PAGE 10

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Detroit journalist Charlie LeDuff recently filed a lawsuit against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, after trying for months of her refusal to provide the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist answers and statistics detailing Michigan’s coronavirus-related death toll in nursing homes.

LeDuff said that his request is “nonpartisan” and should be a simple process of checking a tabulation.

“You can’t get them. I’ve been asking for months,” he said.

“What we want to know [is] what we know from the virus, [that] it kills the institutionalized elderly.”

Whether it’s from keeping up with the Joneses or through coordination between governors, LeDuff’s suit raises the questions as to why Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Michigan and California and large municipal health departments in their major cities like Philadelphia, Los Angeles, New York City and Detroit had policies that resulted in deadlier trends than the 45 other American states.

The Pennsylvania State House’s investigation raises similar questions with Gov. Tom Wolf’s oversight of long-term care facilities,

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where as many as 12,000 people have died.

Benninghoff appeared to echo LeDuff’s concerns in the Keystone state, claiming that the state’s majority House caucus “believe[s] Pennsylvanians deserve better from their government when they are seeking answers as to why something so tragic has occurred, and they are not getting answers.

Wolf enacted a mandatory admission policy in March, saying that “nursing care facilities must continue to accept new admissions and receive readmissions for current residents who have been discharged from the hospital who are stable.” At the time, Wolf credited his health secretary, Dr. Rachel Levine, with the policy, who stated the policy was enacted to protect hospitals from being overwhelmed by the volume of COVID-19 patients. The order added that nursing home admissions “may include stable patients who have had the COVID-19 virus.” Now-former Health Secretary Levine is being vetted to become President Joe Biden’s assistant secretary of health.

The Wolf administration’s response to these investigations took aim at state legislators, the nursing homes impacted, and federal guidance.

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Health and guidance provided to nursing facilities,” said Lyndsay Kensinger, press secretary for Wolf.

“The Department of Health issued guidance in March of 2020 that provides direction on infection control, cohorting, admittance, and other actions. The claim that this policy was developed with other states, instead of federal guidance, is simply false.

“While the Department of Health provides guidance, licensing, and enforcement actions, it does not own or operate nursing homes,” Kensinger continued.

“It is incumbent upon the nursing homes to follow infection control and other guidance designed to keep patients safe during both regular periods and the COVID-19 pandemic.”

While state and city officials deny any wrongdoing in their handling and reporting of nursing home-related deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic, some look back at coverage from the height of the pandemic and find it hard to write-off the investigation as a partisan “witch-hunt.”

In April, the Pennsylvania State Coroners Association publically disputed Levine’s reporting of coronavirus deaths in the state.

Coroners, who are the officials tasked with determining cause of death and issuing death certificates, said that Pennsylvania’s official

total of COVID-19 deaths could represent a significant under-count of cases due to problems with the reporting system.

“I think some of the counties have a 50-death spread between state and county numbers, and that’s a pretty significant number,” said Charles Kiessling Jr., the Lycoming County coroner and president of the Pennsylvania State Coroners Association.

The April scandal came to light when supposed COVID deaths being reported by Levine weren’t on county coroner records. Pennsylvania law requires all deaths to be recorded by coroners in their respective county, like Philadelphia.

“I think we’re falsely inflating the numbers,” Kiessling said, referring to Levine’s explanation that state data included “probable deaths.”

“Is an individual who tested positive for the coronavirus, recovers, but later dies, being listed as a COVID-19 death?” asked Kiessling.

Then there’s the scandal that – three weeks after she faced criticism from the state’s coroners – Levine was pressed about taking her 95-year-old mother out of a personal care home and into a hotel, in contrast with her own statewide guidelines.

In describing his legal action in Michigan, LeDuff describes a pattern. “[New York Gov. Andrew] Cuomo institutes this [nursing home policy] in March. He issues blanket liability to the nursing homes. [Michigan Gov.] Whitmer follows two days later and does the same thing. Cuomo is keeping statistics and getting called out in New York. So, by May, he ends the practice,” LeDuff said.

“Whitmer doubles down in May and we’re c po still doing it to this day.” tr LeDuff’s reports claim Michigan didn’t N keep track of COVID counts in state-regulated K nursing homes until June, and didn’t formalan ly begin tabulating deaths until July. It wasn’t vi until December that LeDuff says he received “death data” for other facilities, like adult fosman conv ter homes.

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covered Channel 6 Action News reporter Annie McCormick and her true crime book on the murder of an didn’t New Jersey radio personality April -regulated Kauffman, “The Doctor, the Hitman, n’t formaland the Motorcycle Gang,” in two prey. It wasn’t vious columns here. e received Ferdinand “Freddie” Augello, the adult fos-man convicted of arranging her murder, is currently serving out his sentence at the New is, a newJersey State Prison. Augello was also convictlled ‘vitaled of orchestrating a “pill mill” with Kauffthat diedman’s husband, Dr. James Kauffman, who I want tocommitted suicide in prison before he could hey died. Ianswer charges of hiring a hitman to murder suing.” his wife. of Justice Known in outlaw biker circles as “Miserahat imple-ble,” Augello is a former Pagans chapter presion wheth-dent in Cape May County. The alleged hit man sing homethat prosecutors say Augello hired, Francis mplement-Mulholland, died of a drug overdose before , one mayhe could be arrested and charged. Augello’s nors in thefellow Pagan, Andrew Glick, became a coopmilar poli-erating witness against Augello, as did Joseph od.

Mulholland, the man who drove the hitman to her bipar-April Kauffman’s house. range of Augello read my two McCormick columns guidanceand reached out to me from prison to respond. hese inves-In the interest of fairness, I felt I should present his comments here.

“Yes, I was interviewed by Annie McCormack,” Augello said.

New Jersey state prison plus 30 years for the “I read Annie’s book and there is a lot missmurder of April Kauffman and other charges. ing. To begin with, Dr. Kauffman and Joseph “In the summer of 2011, James Kauffman and Francis Mulholland murdered April, not I. Her book doesn’t tell half of the story of the solicited Ferdinand Augello to murder Kauffman’s wife, April Kauffman. This appears to railroad job that was my trial.” be for numerous reasons largely centered on Augello was also critical of Atlantic County April Kauffman’s threats of diProsecutor Damon Tyner and Sgt. vorce. Kauffman stated he would James Scoppa, a detective with the sooner kill April than grant the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Ofdivorce and lose ‘half his empire.’ fice.

Augello propositioned a number of “I am waiting for my appeal, individuals to murder April Kauffand when it occurs, there will be man,” Tyner said. a lot of people under oath and my “These individuals were all Pawrongful conviction will be exgans, former Pagans or associated posed. Damon Tyner has allowed with the Pagans. the actual confessed accessory to “He was unsuccessful for almost murder to go free.” a year, and James Kauffman was He said the Pagans, his motorcygetting restless when Ferdinand cle club, had nothing to do with the Augello found Francis Mulholland. murder case and the prosecutor’s Mulholland was the cousin of a Paown informants told the jury that gan associate Joseph Mulholland on the witness stand. and member of the drug enter“I am an artist and professional prise.” musician, and all this biker hype PAULDAVISONCRIME.COM Tyner said that the drug enterstuff is just a shiny object to create prise folded in June of 2017 with a story that is just not there and to the arrest of Kauffman. turn this into a bad episode of ‘The Sons of “While every defendant has a right to apAnarchy.’ This is really disingenuous.” peal the jury’s verdict and the sentencing in Of course, the prosecutor does not agree. this matter, we are confident that those imBack in December of 2018, Tyner held a press conference in Mays Landing, N.J. to an- mediately responsible for the death of April nounce the judge sentenced Augello to life in Kauffman are either dead or incarcerated,”

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Tyner said.

Augello told me that the police found nothing incriminating or illegal in his schoolteacher fiancé’s home when the police raided the house and arrested him. He said the raid terrorized his fiancé and her two college-aged daughters. He also said there was nothing incriminating and illegal found at his place of business when the police searched it.

“The supposed hit on Dr. Kauffman, that I was charged with, was a fraud that had been concocted by Andrew Glick and his handler, Sgt. James Scoppa,” Augello said.

“Tyner lied when he said the doctor had to be moved to Hudson County jail because of threats to his life. Eight months later, at my trial, both Glick and Scoppa said that the ‘hit plan’ was fictitious. There are so many things in my case that are just like this.

“Annie, like most media people, rely on the pure sensationalism that this case embodies.

A lot of bizarre things happened in this case.”

He said the prosecutors and the media have painted him as a violent and misogynistic outlaw biker character. He noted that anyone who truly knows him will say he is quite the opposite.

“They needed a sacrificial lamb, and I am it,” Augello said.

Paul Davis’ Crime Beat column appears here each week. He can be reached via pauldavisoncrime.com.

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And put your masks and pants on, please

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What’s up with the Sixers? hilly. Your COVID case numbers are up. UP. And it’s your In my never-ending quest to figure out WTF fault. Just because the weather makes Philadelphia sports team owners tick, is warmer, you have to stick with this week: Basketball. 76ers. President Daryl the masks and don’t run up on my Morey. The NBA’s March 25 trade deadline. grill with your ungracious lack of Finding a teammate to play nice and easy social distancing etiquette. The with Ben Simmons. That’s right. With LeBparty, the game, whatever you ron James and Joel Embiid in the same lame have, it is not “on,” as I have had to hear many leg/bum knee scenario for a time, the Sixers, of you scream, screech and “woo” this week – like Cervantes’ Don Quixote, are shading their whether it’s been down on East Passyunk, up eyes from the scorching sun and looking for in Kenzo, or even further up in Wayne. (That’s Sancho Panza on an endless hunt for ageless right. WAYNE. I like my dining in five tops. At wisdom and great return court buckets. Moleast, I’m not like your mayor, driving all the rey hasn’t made a Bozo The Clown-like target way to f-ing Baltimore for a maskless meal.) of himself like the Eagles’ Howie Roseman as Besides, too few of you look as good in short yet. But, as of today, we can only dream. Also, shorts and tank tops as you think you do. SeriI know that one-time, high-scoring Sixer Marously. And no “wooing.” So that’s masks AND co Stefano Belinelli is back in Italy, and ballpants AND no “wooing” throughout the new- ing hard for the LBA’s Virtus Bologna team. ly sprung spring season UNLESS Can we get him back? As a fellow you don’t mind Kenney and Health homelander, I can make him an ofCommissioner Farley emptying out fer he can’t refuse. Morey? Book me

BY A.D. restaurants again. And they’ll do a flight.

AMOROSI it, too. Wolf may be all laissez faire Are nightclubs still a thing? when it comes to percentage points, Philly nightclubs. Are they but the air is sweeter in Harrisburg still a thing? I started this column than it is in Bridesberg. Just saying. yeaaaaars ago based almost solely on the restNew steakhouse less vibe of Philly’s after-hours scenes (plural, By the way, if we’re going to Wayne, we that is how good, full and flourishing it once might as well hit up Ardmore. With that, was between Black, gay, punk and disco/ however, won’t have The Bercy’s finicky house clubs) and the activities of a genuinely French-inspired fare in an old bank buildinventive lot who frolicked among the ruins, ing to kick around any longer. Their corner Evelyn Waugh Vile Bodies style. Now what’s eatery is hooking up with restaurant-entreleft? An almost exclusive bunch of bottle serpreneur Anthony DePaul, come April’s first vice spots catering to local sport celebs standweek, for DePaul’s Table luxury-first steak- ing on tiny VIP sections, black lights that do house, with big everything. That works. The not bring out the best in bad complexions, Bercy had high ceilings. and the fact that, by night’s end, more than Academy of Music gig one person will brandish a weapon. Prove me As Icepack goes to print, I’m just getting wrong. Send me a photo. an announcement that instead of 2021 having Anyway, I mention all this now because an Academy Ball, Whoopi Goldberg will host Byblos is in the news this week. Wow. Byblos.

Fanfare for the Future: An Online Gala CelThey were next to Bar Noir when Downtown ebrating the Academy of Music with music 18th Street was the cool dark apex of the nightdirector Yannick Nézet-Séguin, The Philadellife universe, the same tony block where more phia Orchestra, opera diva Renée Fleming, than a few professional ballers kept women and CBS 3’s Ukee Washington manning the who weren’t their wives. Anyway, Byblos hit mic on May 13. I might not be a fan of Whoothe news on Monday morning due to the fact pi’s, but Ukee is ON. that three men exiting the Rittenhouse area

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Image | Courtesy of Trevor Hayward and Luke Bowen, owners, Evil Genius Beer Company noir boite were stripped of over $300,000 worth of jewelry. Gentleman, I’ve said it a thousand times: Don’t wear fancifully expensive rings to a club that ain’t your wedding ring. Who wants to lose a ruby punching someone in the face? Now, I’m not happy when any man loses jewelry, but, at least Byblos doesn’t have corny black lights, and is open and memorable in the nightclub stakes. That’s progress. And yes, Noto. I know you’re there. I’m just making a point.

New track, familiar faces Not a lick of it was shot here at home, but the new Imagine Dragons track, “Follow You,” features the “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” stars, the married Rob McElhenney and Kaitlin Olson, frolicking in Las Vegas.

Wouldn’t Paddy’s Pub have been more accurate? Even the faux Paddy’s in Old City?

New music One-time, big time Philadelphia Weekly cover objet, guitarist, singer and songwriter Ali Awan has been quiet during COVID. That’s fine, considering that he’s just now announcing that he will release his first new music in a minute late this spring with his Moon Mode EP on fellow hometown label owners Born Losers Records imprint. Expect a single to drop in April, and drop hard.

Masked Philly: Luke Bowen and Trevor Hayward In Icepack’s continuing saga of asking mask-donning local celebrities what they’ve been up to beyond the pale during COVID-19’s pandemic, I reached out this week to Luke Bowen and Trevor Hayward, the co-owners of North Front Street’s Evil Genius Beer Company. Which I like. A lot.

Not only because Bowen, Hayward and Co. craft a mean set of craft brews, but additionally make certain that each beer has a name goofier than the last.

Therefore, even though Hayward’s concen-

trated on home repair and things around the house long put off (“I’m getting pretty good at spackling, as well as electrical work”) and Bowen has focused on heightening his musical skills (“I learned to play the piano! Definitely something I’ve always wanted to do”), the evil geniuses behind Evil Genius remained focused on making very serious beer with funny names.

“That was therapeutic, gave us some relief during the pandemic’s tough times,” said Hayward of titling a beer Felt Cute, Might Feed My Husband to a Tiger Later, as inspired by Tiger King on Netflix. Evil Genius also partnered with other businesses for collaboration such as Miller High Life.

“We were picked from all the breweries in Pennsylvania to partner with them on their Brunch So Hard Beer,” said Bowen.

“We also opened a pop-up in Northern Liberties Business Improvement District and in Rittenhouse Square.”

Bowen and Hayward have their masks made by Helen Chung, who’s been stitching since COVID’s start and donates 100 percent of the funds to local restaurants. She also organizes the annual “The Dude Hates Cancer” affair (maskssimply.com).

“I like their adjustability,” said Hayward.

“They cover your nose without moving down while you talk.”

Along with their hope to drink beer without a mask, and Hayward having his second pandemic birthday soiree at his brewery salon, the two Evil Geniuses are building out and gearing up for North Front Street’s reopening of its beer garden shortly, and debuting new and returning releases.

“I can’t wait for the beer garden to fully open so we can share a pint with friends,” said Bowen.

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Sen. Toomey should support For the People Act

Support D.C. statehood The 712,000 people who call Washington, D.C., home are just like any other Americans.

From teachers and nurses to firefighters and custodians, Washingtonians raise families, pay taxes, and fight in America’s wars. Yet, they’re deprived of full representation in Congress and are subject to the politically motivated whims of lawmakers like Ted Cruz because of the capital’s status as a district.

But we can change that by making the District of Columbia a state.

With statehood, D.C. would be able to respond to the will of its people and enact policies that reflect the wants and needs of its

residents. As a state, D.C. would finally have equal voting representation in Congress, and control over their own laws and budgets. This way, conservative lawmakers can’t force their archaic positions on abortion access, gun reform, or health care onto residents who didn’t elect them.

No matter where you live, all Americans have the right to full representation and having their voices heard.

Statehood for Washington, D.C. is about treating all American citizens fairly and as equals – and that’s why I’m urging my senators to support D.C. statehood.

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The U.S. Senate is about to vote on one the most important bills in our lifetimes for the preservation of our democracy, The For the People Act (S1). S1 is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to strengthen our democracy by putting more power in the hands of everyday people by strengthening our voting, elections, campaign finance, and ethics laws. We are seeing just the opposite from an explosion of anti-democratic and authoritarian forces in states across the U.S., attempting to shut more and more people out of the political process through racist voter suppression laws.

Our democracy is threatened literally with a

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return to Jim Crow.

What can we ask and expect from our senators? It’s a lock that Sen. Casey will vote for democracy. But, Sen. Toomey? Maybe there is hope. Will his vote for Trump’s conviction in the Senate impeachment trial, against the majority of his Republican colleagues, be a clue? Does he see how his party has come to believe that their route to winning is to create barriers to the very heart of our democracy, the right of all citizens to vote? Sen. Toomey, we hope and plead that in your retirement ahead you will look back with pride for your vote for S1 in behalf of our democracy.

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together all the time. We’d do hilly/Michigan musitraditional folk songs as well as cian and singer-songwriter Rosali will make up our own. My parents had a rock n roll band and it torelease her third LP, tally normalized the routine of “No Medium” May 7.

It features Omaha’s hauling gear and going to pracDavid Nance Group tice and gigging. The music I listened to was all over the map, as her backing band.

While the collection of songs from parents and older siblings.

There was a strong British folk on the album explores the ofinfluence, Fairport ten dark territory of Convention, Incredloss, death, sexualiible String Band, ty, self-sabotage and

BY EUGENE Vashti Bunyan, but addiction, there is a ZENYATTA also heavy on Gratesurprising lightness ful Dead, Led Zepto its sonic being. Ropelin, Buffy Sainte sali wades through the emotional mire with infectious, Marie, Bob Dylan, Bach, and Misfits, thanks to older sibling influearworm melodies led by her ence. When I was 12, my sister luminous voice. With their rich, raw instrumentation, these rock gave me a walkman with some ballads sound like the resilience Nirvana tapes, and I think the MTV Unplugged one had a huge discovered in facing one’s darkimpact on me, and I began to est moments, the assurance of teach myself guitar around that the calm and clarity that comes time. My mom taught me how to after the storm. play Nico’s, “I’ll be your Mirror” PW recently caught up with which opened me up to the Velvet Rosali to talk about the new alUnderground. Our family friends bum and her career. owned this really cool old Grange Let’s go back to the beginhall, and all the pickers and playning. Talk about some of your earliest influences in music. ers in the area would show up When did you decide this was on Friday nights and everyone the path you wanted to take in would play into the night. It was a very musically formative and your life? magical time.

I grew up in a large, musical I think somewhere in my gut family, and we’d sing and play

Philly musician Rosali’s third LP, ‘No Medium,’ drops May 7. Image | Constance Mensh

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PHILADELPHIAWEEKLY.COM @PHILLYWEEKLY I knew that this was my path, but I denied it for a long time even though I continued to make music all throughout my life, had bands in high school (including an all-women bluegrass band with me and my friend Jesse and three older women) and college. I think when you grow up so poor and see how hard it is to make a living from a musician’s life, it’s not something that registers as a plausible life path. But I just couldn’t deny the call, the compulsion to write songs, nor the life-affirming feeling I get from playing with people. So, here I am.

You wrote most of the songs for “No Medium” in January of 2019 while alone in an old farmhouse on a self-imposed twoweek residency in the hills of South Carolina. Can you talk a little about that process, and how inspiration for these songs came about?

I was supposed to go on a UK tour, opening for J Mascis, in January 2019 that was pushed back to May – last minute – and since I’d already blocked out the time in my schedule I called up a friend of a friend who has family property that they rent out cheap to artists and writers, and I figured it was a good time to go write songs for my next album. I don’t know if you’ve ever spent two weeks completely alone in a rural setting, but it got intense. I had some supernatural experiences that will stay with me forever.

The time without distraction opened up space for a lot of much-needed reflection and catharsis, and these little idea kernels came to the surface. I put myself on a schedule for both walking in nature and writing, morning walk, play guitar, write lyrics – type of cycle – recording everything so I could arrange and patch it together later. The lyrics for “Mouth” were inspired by lying in woods there, and “Your Shadow” is about a friend that passed away when he was 16, whose presence I strongly felt one morning while working on a chord progression.

I left that trip with the skeleton of the record but still no idea how it was going to sound. That came later while on a Long Hots tour with David Nance Group, when we were inspired to record the album together.

Is “No Medium” significantly different from your first two LPs? How will people be able to listen to it?

Well, I think a big difference was working with a group of musicians that were already a band that played together quite a bit so the chemistry was strong. Since I’d toured with them for a few weeks, we’d also formed a familial bond. The cohesiveness of the album is in this trust and in the ability to be raw and vulnerable, and you can hear that in the music.

The songs are definitely heavier than my previous albums. I’d traveled to Omaha to make it and we recorded it in just 10 days, so we relied a lot on the “first thought, best thought” principle. You have to go with what comes out, laid bare, and build from there.

James Schroeder, who engineered it and plays

Rosali wrote most of the songs for “No Medium” while alone in an old farmhouse in South Carolina. Image | Bridget Carhart on it, is a genius with his minimal basement studio set up and we work really well together. And Quentin Stoltzfus, who mixed it, heard and understood what we were going for. I really loved making this album and can’t wait to tour with these guys someday.

“No Medium” is available in physical form, LP/CD, which you can order through my label’s Bandcamp, Spinster Sounds, or pickup at the Philadelphia Record Exchange, and it’s digitally available and streaming on all platforms.

There are a number of Philadelphia ties to the album (Robbie Bennett and Matt Barrick perform, and “Whisper” was tracked at Philly’s Silent Partner Studio).

What’s it like being part of the Philly music scene? Are there any other Philadelphia artists you’d like to collaborate with?

I love the Philly crew. We are blessed with

so many incredible artists, we have the Arkestra, Marshall Allen, The Roots, War on Drugs, Kurt Vile, and I’m a big fan of Moor Mother, who is making some important work.

When I first moved to the city in the mid2000s, it felt like a tight-knit scene that supported all kinds of music going. You’d see the same people at a noise show that you saw at the folk show the night before. My friend, Brooke Sietinson, is a founding member of Espers, used to host shows in her backyard and cooked elaborate and amazing meals for the musicians. My first show here was at one of these events. I met a lot of musician friends through her, Jack Rose, Mary Lattimore, Meg Baird, etc.

The city and its music scene has grown exponentially since then, but I still think there’s a supportive vibe to it. I was lucky to sing on Robbie Bennett’s solo album, “Permanent

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World,” which you should check out, and I love Matt’s playing and vibe – he’s recently starting drumming in my live band. Matt and Quentin Stoltzfus are two of the founders of Silent Partner, a recording studio in Germantown. It’s a lovely place to track and mix, very cozy.

I really miss playing with people, especially with my dear friends, Eva Killinger and Kathryn Lipman, in Long Hots. We’re hopefully going to make an album sometime this year. There are so many incredible Philly musicians I’d love to work with, like Mike Polizze of Purling Hiss, who is one of my favorite guitarists. I loved this album Jason Henn recently put out, such a cool vibe, and the band Heavenly Bodies and I were supposed to play a show right when the pandemic hit, and I’d love to jam with them again. I was just starting to play with the talented pedal steel player, Zena Kay, and had found my perfect harmonizing singing partner in April Harkanson, so I hope that when the pandemic is over, we can pick it back up. I’d also been talking to Emily Robb a little about recording with her in the future. She’s a great guitarist and has a cool little recording set-up that’d be fun to play around in.

How did the pandemic impact your career? Did you lose a lot of live shows or did it affect the production of “No Medium?”

It brought everything to a complete halt. I had a show scheduled at Johnny Brenda’s in March and another at the TLA in early summer that was cancelled. Plus, I was planning a tour for the summer.

Luckily, “No Medium” was pretty much done. Quentin and I had a major mixing session in early March and we’d gotten most of the way there with it. The rest we finished up remotely, him sending me revisions on my notes, sometimes working real-time over the phone. I think the psychological impact of it was major too – to finish an album right as it was starting felt like running full speed into a wall. I know a lot of us questioned how to keep going. Did a lot of spiraling, not being able to play with others, thinking of all the small venues we’d played across the country that might close. Wondering about the value of putting out music, having to do all the promotion, while people are dying, and all the tumult that coincided. It’s still a big question mark.

I’m really happy the album is finally coming out and I hope it brings some good feelings to everyone. I’m optimistic I’ll be able to pick up the pieces and tour again.

What’s ahead for you, assuming the pandemic eventually ends?

I hope that I can tour this record as much as possible. I love being on the road, playing every night. Your abilities elevate when you’re in that cycle and I usually start to write new songs. I do have a clutch of ideas for my next album, just have to clear the cobwebs and figure it out. Also, Long Hots will be recording and I hope to hit the road with them, too. Other than that, I got a puppy a few months ago, so I’m just wrangling her.

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The arts are coming back

The arts community was hit hard by the pandemic. Now events are starting to come back, some in-person and some online. Here are some of the upcoming performances and activities we don’t want to miss.

Pennsylvania Ballet

Pennsylvania Ballet has announced the launch of its digital spring season, titled “Strength. Resilience.

Beauty.” and featuring newly filmed productions of classic ballets, world premieres, and principal solo performances. The season will pay tribute to the late Barbara Weisberger (1926-2020), who founded Pennsylvania Ballet with an extraordinary vision to connect with the community through ballet. The season, composed of three distinct programs, will stream on paballet.org starting March 25 through June 2.

Zoo Motel Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra

On April 17, Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic will once again partner with the Kimmel Center for an epic, online performance. The ensemble, whose founding members hail from the City of Brotherly Love, are no strangers to grand opening moments at the Kimmel. In 2002, the crew became the first Hip-Hop Artists to perform at the venue’s Inaugural, “Summer Solstice Celebration” where they were accompanied by members of The Philadelphia Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia. 6-8pm. $20. universe.com/events

How many secrets can one room hold? Step into this virtual odyssey that combines interactive live theater, gripping storytelling, cinematic illusions and magic all in one creative hour of surprises. Theatre Exile invites you to check into Zoo Motel, devised by director, designer and performer Thaddeus Phillips in 2020 as a quarantined experiment that offers a window into what’s possible for live performance – a world where audiences from around the globe can share a mindbending adventure in the comfort of their own home.

Broadcast live and online from one room in a South American village, Zoo Motel takes you on a journey to Spain, Japan, the Mojave Desert, and other parts of the world alongside fellow motel guests. April 15 at 7pm May 2 at 3pm. theatreexile.org

Biospheres

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HOT•BED will present “Biospheres,” a collaborative exhibition by visual artists, Marguerita Hagan and Ana Vizcarra Rankin. Curated by James Oliver of the James Oliver Gallery, “Biospheres’’ is a conversation about the extraordinary complexities of the known universe.

Though each artist works within a different medium (drawings, paintings, mixed media and ceramic sculptures), they each make art that seeks to visualize what has enabled life to thrive for eons. Hotbedphilly. com.

Gathering Seeds 2.1: Ancestors Prayed For You

In this virtual workshop, led by artist Deborah SpearsMoorehead, explore the impact of an ancestor, elder, or significant person utilizing photographs, collage, drawing, and poetry. Deborah will guide the group as it delves into elder’s life stories and work creatively to depict their legacy and impact. All skill levels welcome!

Free and open to all. Space is limited. March 27 at 3pm. wearetheseeds.org

African American Women and Rock and Roll

The African American Museum in Philadelphia will partner with the Center for Experimental Ethnography at the University of Pennsylvania to convene a conversation centered on author Dr. Maureen Mahon’s book “Black Diamond Queens: African American Women and Rock and Roll.” African American women have played a pivotal part in rock and roll – from laying its foundations and singing chart-topping hits to influencing some of the genre’s most iconic acts. Along with Mahon, this conversation features Dr. Deborah Thomas and Dr. Guthrie Ramsey of the University of Pennsylvania as panelists, and Dejay Duckett, Director of Curatorial Services at AAMP, as moderator. Advance registration is required. Virtual. March 25 at 6:30pm. aampmuseum.org

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Two Locals Brewing

From fundraising events to new brews, all kinds of interesting things are taking place in the coming days and weeks. Here are a few of our favorites that you’ll want to check out.

Two Locals Brewing Company, Philadelphia’s first Black-owned brewery, has announced the launch of its first beer releases. Under a new relationship with FCM Hospitality and Mainstay Independent Brewing, Two Locals Owners and brewers Richard and Mengistu Koilorwill bring Nubian Brown Ale (5.7% ABV), Prolific Hazy IPA (6.4% ABV) and Who You Wit? Belgian-style Witbier (5.7% ABV) to the Philadelphia marketplace. Nubain and Prolific are available for purchase online through twolocalsbrewing.com or through Craft Hall (901 N. Delaware) on Fridays from 4pm to 7pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 2pm to 6pm.

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New brews, ships and more on deck for Philly Giveadelphia

Giveadelphia, Philadelphia’s premier community organization founded in 2019 and aimed at encouraging young professionals to support local nonprofits through charity work and unique community building activations, has announced its second annual “Love Back Ball,” raising funds and awareness for this year’s official Giveadelphia beneficiary: Philadelphia’s Youth Sentencing & Reentry Project (YSRP). Taking place on Saturday, April 10, the two-part event will kick-off with wellness-oriented outdoor programming in the morning and resume in the evening with a series of virtual “edutainment” activations. giveadelphia. com

Independence Seaport Museum

The Independence Seaport Museum will reopen its doors and welcome back the public starting March 20. Visitors can look forward to learning about national maritime history and further their knowledge of Pennsylvania’s expansive waterways through the museum’s incredible exhibitions.

New COVID-19 safety precautions will ensure visitors can remain socially distant as they view the expansive collection of artifacts and attractions at ISM, including National Historic Landmark Ship Cruiser Olympia. phillyseaport.org

Women in Preservation

The Carpenters’ Company wraps up Women’s History Month with a virtual panel on women in historic preservation.

After an overview of the many women who led the early movements to save architectural and historical treasures, public historian and writer Mickey Herr will moderate a discussion about the current state of women as preservation professionals with a distinguished panel including Mary Werner DeNadai, principal of John Milner Architects; Dominique M. Hawkins, principal of Preservation Design Partnership LLC; and Jessica H. Senker, principal of J&M Preservation Studio. All panelists are members of The Carpenters’ Company. March 31 at 6pm. carpentershall.org

Ask a Naturalist

Bring your nature questions for a panel of naturalists to answer. What’s the best local tree to plant in my yard? Which birds are migrating through Philadelphia right now? How are native bees or monarch butterflies doing? Tony Croasdale, naturalist at the Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Education Center, joins staff naturalists Aaliyah Green Ross, Eduardo Duenas, and Patti Dunne to answer all your nature questions. Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education.

April 1 at 7pm. schuylkillcenter.org

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New Liberty Distillery

If there’s anything we learned from 2020, it’s to never undervalue the convenience of direct-to-doorstep delivery, which is why New Liberty Distillery, the South Kensington craft distillery and home to awardwinning spirit lines such as the revived heritage Kinsey brand, is announcing open enrollment into its Spirits Club. New Liberty Distillery’s newly revamped Spirits Club boasts monthly deliveries of curated premium and specialty spirits as well as first dibs on new releases, events, and special offers from industry vet and master distiller, Robert Cassell. Monthly subscriptions start at $59.99 and boast a retail value of $95. newlibertydistillery.com

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Concrete Cowboy Here’s one that hits really close to home. While spending the summer in North Philadelphia, a troubled teen is caught between a life of crime and his estranged father’s vibrant urban-cowboy subculture. The movie is set to debut on Netflix on April 2.

Netflix has a host of great programs about to hit your television screens in April. Here are a few of the shows we’ll be sure to check out, but check out netflix.com for even more shows coming next month.

Coming soon to Netflix Worn Stories

“Worn Stories” opens the closets of a diverse group of people to reveal a treasure-trove of tales about the meaning behind articles of clothing. Be it a pair of boots symbolizing survival, a dress that’s come to stand for recovery, or a uniform that reaffirms an identity, the series illuminates the lives of the wearers through stories about cherished articles of clothing. By turns funny, tragic, poignant, and celebratory, each episode is organized by theme and features a mix of interviews from cultural figures and talented storytellers. Animated sequences and archival footage help bring these touching yarns to life.

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Prank Encounters

Hosted by Gaten Matarazzo (“Stranger Things”), each episode of this terrifying and hilarious prank show takes two complete strangers on the surprise ride of a lifetime.

It’s business as usual until their paths collide and their oneday assignments turn into supernatural surprises. Where fear meets funny, “Prank Encounters” is the most elaborate hidden camera prank show ever devised. April 1.

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Yasuke

“Yasuke” is a six-episode series created by LeSean Thomas, set in alternate fantastical Japan during the feudal era. The story is about a samurai warrior of African descent who must return to his life of sword and violence in order to protect a mysterious girl from the dark forces. April 29.

Snabba Cash

The Swedish language reboot sets in Stockholm 10 years after the events depicted in the film trilogy. In the center of the story is Leya, a young, single mom trying to make it within the startup-scene. It is a buzzing environment where the craving for status and money is stronger than ever and Leya is determined to make it, no matter what. The entrepreneurial jet set as well as the criminal world is more brutal, chaotic and ruthless than ever. When these two worlds collide, loyalty, friendships and business partners will all be tested in the never-ending quest for easy money. April 7.

Ride or Die

Born and raised in a wealthy family, Rei (Kiko Mizuhara) has lived a life without need. One day, she hears from Nanae (Honami Sato), who she had feelings for in high school, and the two women are reunited for the first time in 10 years. However, Rei’s happiness is shortlived as she is shocked to see that Nanae is covered in bruises suffered from domestic violence at the hands of her husband. April 15.

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Bring on the Bunny E Any Easter and Passover specials? Tell us, and we’ll tell everyone else

aster and Passover are right around the corner, and, with the city starting to open up, we know local restaurants are gearing up for the holidays.

We know this because a bunch of restaurants have already shared their specials with us.

But we’re pretty certain there are more eateries out there that are planning feasts. Now, we want to hear from them.

Send your Easter and Passover specials to news@philadelphiaweekly.com by March 29. Then, on April 1, we’ll publish a roundup of all of the specials in our area.

It’s been a difficult past 12 months, and now there are signs that things are starting to return to “normal.” That means people are ready and eager to celebrate Easter and Passover – and just might be looking for a special dinner.

It also means that restaurants that have endured a terrible economic hit are also ready to battle back.

So let’s all work together to celebrate these holidays. If you own a restaurant and you have holiday specials, let us know, and then we’ll let hungry Philadelphians know.

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SEX ADDICTION

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Because sex addiction isn’t a thing.

During a press conference on March 17, Atlanta police announced they had arrested a suspect Let’s be very, very clear. It is possible to become in the horrific shooting that left eight dead. The obsessed with anything or to engage in any behavsuspect, they said, “does take responior compulsively and to a degree that sibility for the killings,” but that “he causes damage in your life. As I pointapparently has an issue – what he ed out in a recent piece about ethical considers a sex addiction” and that he porn consumption, anything that sees massage parlors – the sites of the causes pleasure in your brain can be a violence – as “a temptation for him problem if it becomes an uncontrolled that he wanted to eliminate.” coping strategy, whether it be candy, As of this writing, only some of Twitter or sexual content. the victims have been identified to But that is different from addiction: the public, but it was confirmed that a state of physiological dependency six of the eight were Asian women. where abstaining will result in withGiven the nature of the attack and the drawal symptoms. For this reason, rise of violence against Asian Amermany professional sexology organizaicans in recent years, I scoff at the tions, including the American Associalleged shooter’s contention that the ation of Sexuality Educators, Counmurders were not a racially motivatselors and Therapists (AASECT) ed crime. does not “support the classification @TIMAREE_LEIGH I am not an expert on the experiof sex addiction or porn addiction as ences of Asian Americans, so I will a mental health disorder.” In 2012, defer to others on that facet of this case. Howevthe American Psychological Association (APA) er, as a professional sexuality educator, I need to removed the diagnosis from their official manupublicly counter this alleged killer’s assertion that al, the DSM. The medical community, similarly, “sexual addiction” is the motivation for this heipoints out that compulsive sex-based habits lack nous crime. the key elements of addiction or the long-term

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neurological changes present when someone is hooked on a substance.

Have people ruined their relationships, careers and lives over porn use or compulsive sexual behavior?

Absolutely.

Have people spent too much money, wasted hours, lied to loved ones, or endangered their health over sex?

You bet. The same thing can be said for sports cars, video games and online shopping.

When lonely, sad, or overwhelmed, humans tend to dive into a nearby dopamine fix. These coping behaviors are symptoms of diagnosable issues: Depression and anxiety, for instance; but they are not illnesses in and of themselves.

And when the culture has a complicated relationship with the source of one’s comfort, the guilt and shame of indulging can be magnified, causing greater distress. If a person was not raised with the idea that sexuality is natto becomeural, normal and any behav-healthy to explore, degree thatany amount of masAs I point-turbation, porn use, out ethicalkink or promiscuity hing thatwill be perceived as ain can be apathology. ncontrolled As psychologist t be candy,Michael Bader puts it, “While the desire m addiction:for sexual pleasure ependencyis natural, the how, ult in with-where and why are his reason,not. Sexual desire y organiza-actually begins in can Associ-the mind and travors, Coun-els down. The ‘prob(AASECT)lem’ of sexual addicassificationtion always involves ddiction asthe mind and the .” In 2012,social world, never tion (APA)the desire itself.” cial manu- Sex addiction has , similarly,been bandied as an habits lackexcuse for a variety of crimes. Harvey Weinstein long-termtried to use it as a defense for rape, Anthony Wein-

SEX WITH TIMAREE er blamed it for his sending lewd pics to a minor.

Even Ted Bundy claimed porn was the source of his sadistic serial murders, despite the fact the vast majority of people consume adult content and never kill anyone.

Because the U.S. lacks a comprehensive system of sexuality education and most of our messaging around sex is either prudish and unscientific or steeped in crass commercialism, many of us end up with deeply messed up relationships to sex. For some, that pain and shame furls inward. For others, like the alleged Atlanta shooter, the burden is turned outwards.

His is an extreme example, but it’s disasterously in line with the wrong-headedness our country has toward sex. In lieu of teaching kids sex ed and media literacy, we declare porn a “public health crisis” and try to make it harder for adults to access porn. Instead of following the research and decriminalizing sex work, we endanger workers and actually make it harder to combat trafficking. We choose a boogeyman over taking responsibility and doing the daring work of learning and reflection.

Much remains to be learned about the shooting in Atlanta, especially about the lives tragically cut short. What we can conclude for sure is that – whatever the root cause – sex addiction isn’t it, because it isn’t a thing.

Have a question for Timaree? Send an email to asktimaree@ philadelphiaweekly.com.

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$2,405 / 2br - 1078ft2 - Secure your apt now for a summer move in! Two months free! (Fishtown, Northern Liberties, Olde Kensington). 1321 N. American Street. When it’s time to upgrade your lifestyle...DWELL 2nd Street is just the answer! Our apartment community offers you spacious 2BR floor-plans in the sought after Fishtown/Northern Liberties 19122 zip-code. Convenient to I-95, 676 and Girard Avenue, getting around the city is a breeze whether you’re driving, taking public transportation or Uber/Lyft! DWELL 2nd is owned and managed by The Klein Company, a Philadelphia-based property management recognized for Overall Community Excellence by The Apartment Association of Greater Philadelphia. Call today to secure your new home!

1-844-206-5751. Unit Amenities: Keyless smart door locks.

Full-size stainless steel kitchen appliances. Quartz kitchen countertops. Floor to ceiling windows. Private balconies (in select units). Stacked full-size Washer and Dryer in Unit.

Expansive closets with organizers. Luxury plank flooring in Living space. Programmable thermostats for controlled Central Heating and Cooling. Contemporary window shades.

Custom designer lighting fixtures. Community Features: secured building access control. Fitness Center. Resort pool complex. Outdoor living spaces. Outdoor pavilion with barbecue grills. Cozy Fire-pit seating area. Outdoor Bocce ball in pavilion. Outdoor Foosball in pavilion. Game Room. Pool table. Business Center. Bike storage and workshop. Resident garage parking options. Pet friendly: Cats & Dogs Welcome.

Fenced DOG park and pet spa. Pet Policy: Pets are welcome at DWELL 2nd Street Apartments. Please contact the office for additional information. Cat: Max 2 per home. (weight and breed restrictions apply)

Exposed beams

$2,304 / 2br - 1045ft2 - Beautiful 2 Bedroom Exposed Beams and Reduced Rent Special! 231 N. 3rd Street. Beautiful View.

Oversized Windows. High Ceilings. Wood Plank Flooring.

Bright and Spacious Living Room. Quartz Countertops.

Upgraded Appliances. Garbage Disposal. Washer/Dyer. Walk in Closet. Pet Friendly (Restrictions Apply). Fitness Center.

Multi-Purpose Room. Reading Room. Complimentary Coffee/ Tea. Maintenance On Site. 24/7 Lobby Attendant. Package Received and Stored. Parking Fee (Subject to Availability).

Reduced rate is reflected. Deposit by 3/31/21 and move in by 4/30/2021. Chocolateworks-living.com.

High ceilings

$1,750 / 2br - 1287ft2 - GORGEOUS BILEVEL LOFTED OLD CITY APARTMENT W/ HIGH CEILINGS! Wonderful Winter Leasing Special - Receive your FIRST MONTH FREE on a 13 month lease!! PLUS apply within 48 hours of your tour and get a $250 Visa Gift Card! ADVERTISED RENTS INCLUDE APPLICABLE SPECIAL. Must be a new applicant and meet all conditions to qualify. This bi-level loft apartment in our Penn’s View building has an incredibly spacious living room and dining area with a half bath. The bedrooms are upstairs and open to the rest of the apartment with a private full bath each. The apartment features a washer/dryer in unit, 24/7 emergency maintenance, and stainless steel appliances.

Residents can also participate in our package acceptance service at no additional cost. Public transportation is only a few blocks away which makes getting around town easy and accessible! Also nearby are the neighborhood’s best shops, bars, and restaurants. Schedule an appointment to see this unit today! RENTAL FEATURES: Range / Oven. Refrigerator.

Dishwasher. Garbage disposal. Stainless steel appliances.

Central A/C. FaceTime showings available! 215-901-0860.

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Rittenhouse

$1,800 / 2br - 16th & Pine, Rittenhouse! Renovated Bi-Level 2BR/2BA avail 4/1/2021 (Rittenhouse). Pine St. near 16th.

Beautiful 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom bi-level apartment available in Rittenhouse Square! This apartment has beautiful skyline views of the city and large windows permit great natural light.

There is a newer kitchen with updated appliances including a dishwasher, garbage disposal and microwave! Downstairs bathroom all new last year, upstairs Jack-n-Jill bathroom brought up a notch this year. Hardwood floors were just re-done. Good closet space can be found in this apartment as well. A/C Units included with apartment! Shared, landscaped courtyard has a picnic table and bike racks. Laundry and additional private storage on-site. CATS ONLY. Apartment is located in the prestigious Rittenhouse square area, and only 2 blocks from Rittenhouse Square Park! Also very close to the Ave of the Arts, Kimmel Center, and Broad Street Theaters!

Close to everything Center City has to offer! Unit Amenities: Hardwood Floors. Outdoor Courtyard. Cat Friendly. Close to Public Transportation. Washer/Dryer in Building. Microwave.

Recessed lighting. Conveniently Located near Ave of the Arts and Rittenhouse Square. Additional Storage for Apartment.

Window A/C Unit. Hardwood Floors. Shared Outdoor Space for building. GREAT VIEWS. High Ceilings. Garbage Disposal.

Dishwasher. Cable/Internet-ready. Conveniently located near Fitler Square. Conveniently located near Rittenhouse Square.

Conveniently located near Graduate Hospital Area. Close to public transportation. (215) 733-0480.

Old Kensington

$1,620 / 1br - 1200ft2 - 1200 sq’ 2nd floor loft with 1 bedroom + balcony. 4th near Master. Great Location! Available June.

Within the heart of everything that Old Kensington has to offer, we have a 2nd floor loft in a former commercial industrial building. Measuring 1200 sq. ft., it is an open floor plan with a dedicated bedroom including built in closets and French doors leading to a small balcony [formerly a fire escape years ago].

The bedroom is away from the street and looks over an array of yards, very private and beautiful in the spring and summer.

Other features: high ceilings, track lighting, wood plank floors, gas cooking and radiator heat, Central Air + ceiling fans. There is a dedicated laundry closet. Great bathroom with sunken tub, [does not have jets], and a separate shower. The entire bathroom has recycled tiles from the 13th St. commuter train station. Light comes from the East and south facing windows, the bedroom has afternoon west sun. Plenty of basement storage is shared with the other 2 lofts in the building. The Area amenities: Market/Frankford subway line, buses on Girard Ave, ACME supermarket, Al Aqsa Mosque with the best falafel and shawarma, plus ample bars and restaurants in the immediate vicinity. The Arts corridor on the American St. Corridor is just 2 blocks away where you will find galleries and openings on the 2nd Thursday of the month plus art studios, and the building is in close proximity to new The Clay Studio space and to Nextfab Makers Space. Things are slowly opening up. (215) 901-7190.

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$1,389 / 1br - 842ft2 - 842 sqft 1 bd, 1 ba ready to lease!

Come on over and check us out! (1515 Manley Rd.) The Gateway Apartments. What you’ll find in our community!

Package Service. Fitness Center. Picnic and Grilling Area.

Onsite Management. Walking/Biking Trails. Built-In Computer Nook (select homes). Disability Access (select homes).

Beautifully Landscaped Grounds. Three BBQ/Picnic Areas.

This unit comes with: Tub/Shower. Den. Cable Ready. Garbage Disposal. Trash Compactor. (610) 918-4787.

Lap pool

$2,000 / 2br - 1141ft2 - Lap Pool, Pet friendly Community, Valet Dry Cleaning. 335 East King Street. Tucked away in Malvern, Pennsylvania is an apartment community that brings this charming neighborhood to life. Eastside Flats combines the historic side of downtown Malvern with all the modern luxury you expect in a premium rental address. Enjoy the outdoor pool, Wi-Fi lounge, and private theater, or stay home and relax beneath the vaulted ceilings and natural light of your living space. Rest easy knowing that your building is safe and secure with a dedicated on-site management team and underground parking. If you’re not one for staying home, venture out and explore the nearby nightlife. With a multitude of cafes, restaurants, shopping and entertainment venues to explore, you’ll never get bored living at Eastside Flats. Washer and dryer in each apartment home. Valet Dry Cleaning. Chef-inspired kitchens with designer cabinetry and hardware. Pet friendly Community. Movie Theatre. Open floor plans. Designer flooring throughout. Outdoor Courtyard with grilling station and fire pit. Sunlight-filled homes with oversized windows and blinds. Video Conference Room. Business Center. Lap Pool. Call: (610) 275-3715.

River view

$2,124 / 1br - 1401ft2 - One Bedroom Townhome with River View (4601 Flat Rock Road). If you’re looking for a modern and hip space to call home, then look no further than Apex Manayunk. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, we feature modern 1, 2, and 3-bedroom loft style apartments and townhomes, many with dens. Our 2 and 3-bedroom townhomes have a fun and industrial feel. That’s because Apex Manayunk expertly blends three brand-new buildings with four historic textile mill structures to create one of the region’s most exciting luxury apartment communities. Bark park. Upgraded Hardwood Floors in all Foyers, Kitchens, Dining and Living Rooms. Upgraded One, Two and Three Bedroom Loft Style Apartment Homes and Townhomes, many with dens. Huge walk-in closets with ample storage. Jogging trail right outside your door. Vivint Smart Home Features in all Apartments. FREE Echo Dot (Alexa) for All New Residents.

BBQ and deck area. State-of-the-art fitness center overlooking the Manayunk canal. Online Payments Available. Call: (844) 876-7619.

Cozy one-bedroom

$1,295 / 1br - 1934 Waverly A300, Bright 1 BR, Available: MAY. Waverly near 19th. Nice, cozy one bedroom with hardwood floors throughout available May! Apartment has views of the beautiful shared courtyard located in the center of the apartment complex. There is great closet space, a new kitchen with updated appliances, and modern bathroom! Heat and hot water included in the rent. Laundry and storage available on site! Building also has an enclosed, secure Beautiful Courtyard available for the tenants with Picnic Tables, Bird feeders, Fountain, and Bike Racks! This building is perfectly located between both Rittenhouse Square West and Fitler Square! Beautiful Residential area of the City! Unit Amenities: Hardwood Floors. GREAT VIEWS. Outdoor Courtyard. Cat Friendly. Garbage Disposal. Washer/Dryer in Building.

Dishwasher. Microwave. Cable/Internet-ready. Additional Storage for Apartment. Window A/C Unit. Hardwood Floors.

Building Amenities: Bike Rack. On-Site Laundry Facilities.

Picnic Table. Conveniently located in Rittenhouse Sq./Ave of the Arts Area of the City. Brownstone Building. Conveniently Located Near Graduate Hospital. Conveniently Located in Rittenhouse Sq. Area. Outdoor Courtyard. Cat Friendly. Cats Allowed. Easy access to public transportation. Beautiful Fountains and Bird Feeders in Courtyard. (215) 733-0480.

ReNew Glenmoore

$1,625 / 1br - 917ft2 - Top Floor, Fully Upgraded 1 Bedroom Apartment. 900 Selwyn Pl. Glenmoore, PA apartments combine the delights of rural living with the convenience of easy access to the city at ReNew Glenmoore. These homes are not always easy to find, but we offer just that in an apartment community that is not only pet-friendly but that also has the amenities you’re looking for in your next home.

ReNew Glenmoore’s one- and two-bedroom apartments in Glenmoore, PA are the answer to finding the perfect place to live. Whether you are looking for a streamlined place to enhance your minimalist lifestyle or you want the space to sprawl, we’ve got you covered with a variety of layouts to choose from, each with either a balcony or patio. Select apartments include a fireplace, perfect for a chilly evening.

When it’s warm outside, cool down with the touch of a button on your in-apartment air conditioner. Keeping up on the laundry is never a problem because we provide a washer and dryer in every apartment. Here’s to conquering Mount Washmore! ReNew Glenmoore, our apartments for rent in Downingtown, PA area, is the place you want to be. Our clubhouse, pool, fitness center, and grilling area all extend your recreational living space to the community. The attention to detail is apparent throughout our apartments, community spaces, and grounds. Picture yourself living in our apartments in Glenmoore, PA at ReNew Glenmoore! Browse through our photos to get an idea of the amenities, views, and perks you’ll find here and discover a community redefined! Contact us to set up a personal tour or simply choose your favorite available one- or two-bedroom floor plan and apply online today! You’ll be glad you did! Welcome to ReNew Glenmoore. Call Now or Text (888) 754-9155 to contact our team.

Dry cleaning

$1,252 / 1br - 525ft2 - Game Room, Dry Cleaning, Resident Concierge. 5450 Wissahickon Avenue. The Avenue at East Falls brings vibrant luxury living to the city’s historic East Falls neighborhood. Steps from Fairmount Park and overlooking the Philadelphia skyline, our iconic 1950s-era residence is newly renovated, complete with a new swimming pool, our GOFit Fitness Center, and updated apartment interiors. Easy access to public transportation and minutes from Center City, the best of Philly is yours to enjoy. Property Amenities: Community Kitchen. GOChat BusinessCenter. Game Room.

Swimming Pool. 24/7 Go Fit Center Complimentary Classes.

Resident Concierge. Private Study Room. Dry Cleaning. Fire Pit. Parking Available. Car Charging Station. Outdoor Kitchen.

Call Us Today! (215) 709-6923.

Modern kitchen

$1,415 / 2br - 750ft2 - *FREE RENT 3 MONTHS ON AN 18 MONTH LEASE! 1701 N. 6th. Ultra Modern Kitchen w/ Stainless Steel Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Garbage Disposal. Huge Factory Windows. Ceramic Tile Bathrooms.

Central Air/Heat. Internet/Cable. Polished Concrete Floors.

Track Lighting. Ceiling Fans. High Ceilings. PETS WELCOME. Private Patio area w/ Tables & Chairs. Coin Op Laundry.

Keyless Entry Systems. Guest Telephone Entry Systems You’ll be right around the corner from Berks Station for the MFL, and walking distance to tons of fantastic local spots for eating, entertainment, and shopping like Tandoor India, Evil Genius Beer Company, Honeygrow, Federal Distilling and much more in this trendy neighborhood. Central Air/Heat. Large Windows. Cable-Ready. Disposal. Pets Allowed. Dishwasher.

Stove. Polished Concrete Floors. Modern Kitchen. Ceramic Tile Flooring. Stainless Steel Appliances. Modern Bathroom. Call: (215) 426-8130.

Furnished studio

$2,137 / 1br - Your Home Away From Home! Furnished Studio - Only 2 Month Minimum! Take advantage of our special discounted rate! All utilities are included! 888-844-0952.

Property Amenities: All Rooms Non-Smoking. Pet-Friendly Rooms Available. Weekly Housekeeping Included. On-Site Guest Laundry. Wi-Fi. In-Room Amenities: Fully Equipped Kitchens. Full-Size Refrigerator. Electric Range. Microwave.

Free In-Room Wi-Fi. Flat Screen TVs. Free Cable with Premium Channels. Iron & Ironing Board. Dishes.

Internet cafe

$3,185 / 2br - 1009ft2 - Secure underground parking available, Internet cafe, Wood cabinetry. 3737 Chestnut Street.

New and vibrant apartment rentals on Chestnut street in University City are here – at 3737 Chestnut! Another luxury community by Korman Residential Properties. Experience the excitement of high-rise University City apartments, located in one of Philadelphia’s most dynamic neighborhoods!

Enjoy stunning views of the city and river from our stylish, pet-friendly, modern rentals at 3737 Chestnut. Take a virtual tour on our website or contact us to schedule a video call tour. Private rooftop lounge. Terrace garden. Moveable kitchen islands. Marble countertops. Bicycle storage room.

Entertainment and media room with large LED TV. Stateof-the art fitness center. Spacious walk-in closets. Secure underground parking available. Billiards and game room. Fully carpeted bedrooms. Deck with beautiful landscaping. Call: 215-622-9893.

Fishtown

$760 / 1br - 400ft2 - Effic.Apt_12xx E. Palmer St. (Philadelphia (Fishtown). 1 BR/1 BA/, refreshed, with private entry, kitchen cabinets, hardwood floor, gas range and refrigerator. Located in the heart of Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood - near to public transportation, shopping, restaurants and variety of entertainment options No pets. Move in by 04/01/2020 for monthly rent $760 + utilities or better offer. First month, last month and security deposit to move in. Call: 215-624-4787 and record your name, phone number and best time to call you to schedule a showing.

Yoga studio

$2,035 / 1br - 663ft2 - Yoga Studio, Walk-In Shower, Clothes Care Center. 112 N. 2nd. Our boutique-style Old City apartments for rent combine the historic charm and classic finishes abundant in the neighborhood with modern amenities and luxurious interiors. Our pet-friendly rentals are available as studio, one-, and two-bedroom layouts. Each apartment offers exceptional finishes as well as dramatic views of both Center City and the Delaware River. The National is a magnificent apartment building in Old City, Philadelphia, providing its residents with top-notch amenities, such as a rooftop deck with an outdoor fireplace and dining area, fitness center, media room, and bicycle storage to make getting around the city easy. Residents at our Philadelphia apartment rentals will enjoy the vibrant and historical community of Old City, Philadelphia and can also take advantage of the location’s proximity to Center City employment hubs, commuter routes, and endless attractions. You will be a stone’s throw from some of the best restaurants in Philadelphia, as well as fun bars and a great nightlife scene. You won’t find a better-located apartment in Old City! Upgraded Suite. Garbage pickup.

Conference Room. Rooftop deck with outdoor fireplace and dining. Media Room. In-Unit Laundry. Carpet in select units.

Automated package delivery through Hub by Amazon. Twostory resident clubhouse with media room and demonstration kitchen. Sundeck and Lounge Area. Pet-friendly community with dog spa. Loft. Call: (855) 328-9892.

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