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Giving thanks for ‘nothing’

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’ve told you guys in the past about “The guys that do this lookout for me,” she Lori. told me when I asked if she ever gets nervous.

She’s the nearly 70-year-old woman “It’s respect too. If I’m on the block and there’s who stops by every Thursday to pick another [canner] then whoever is on the block up the cans I leave just for her as she first take the block. If you live like that people goes through the neighborhood sifting know you aren’t going to take from them.” through the garbage cans looking for As for people in the neighborhood? aluminum to sell for scrap.

“They don’t bother me,” she said. “I smile, I’ve offered money, she refuses, citing the say hello, some people wave back, some look two kids I have to take care of. She just wants at me like trash. But I have to live my life and my cans. It’s to the point where on the weeks this is how I do it, so I come back and [my hope is that] if they see me then I become normal we don’t have cans I find myself – if only for a moment – feeling like I failed Lori that par- and not gross or disgusting to them.”

On this particular day, she was in ticular week. The most she’s taken good spirits. She informed me that from me is a box of medical gloves just last week, she found a place to I’ve implored her to wear if this is stay with a friend who just landed truly to be her day-to-day. a two-bedroom apartment in the “OK, OK,” she’ll reply. neighborhood.

I caught up with her last week as “It’s not big, but I have my own I was getting ready to head out for room and I don’t have to worry work and, of course, what should about anyone stealing my things,” have been a five-second hello she said, clasping her hands togethturned into a 10-minute conversaer. “This girl don’t want nothing, she tion. We talked about how cold it just says to me ‘keep it clean.’ So I was on this particular day and if clean for her and I get to stay. I feel she was all good. Lori joked, “I have so lucky.” a big coat, look at you,” pointing to I don’t believe it’s luck in Lori’s my too-light fall jacket on what felt case. like a frigid February morning. @SPRTSWTR If you met this woman you’d nevShe had me there. er meet a nicer person. Each meetA brief synopsis on Lori, the kindhearted older Asian woman who collects ing is met with a smile and each smile turns cans through Kensington. She used to be gain- into a conversation. She always asks about my kids, who come to the window and stare while fully employed many years ago until a loss of a job and her beloved husband left her with we talk. My daughter bangs on the glass and little left to work with. She stayed with friends Lori will wave and smile, referencing how and couch-surfed as long as she could until big she’s gotten whether it’s been a week or a month since she’s last seen her. she exhausted the temporary kindness of I’d like to believe the woman who took her friends. in saw the same level of genuine as I have. Her While she won’t tell me exactly where, from what I’ve been able to understand, she spends kindness isn’t in deceit or to try to get more her nights “sleeping around” the neighbor- or one over on you. Her questions are out of legitimate care. She wants to listen, she wants hood. In the summer, she has a favorite spot in a nearby park where “nobody bothers her and to know.

And I’d like to believe that if she can help, can see her.” It’s a grind of day-to-day, wisely she does. spending the money she gets from canning So this week, I’m giving thanks to the peron food and making it last until the following son who gave Lori a place to rest her head. If week. Thursdays and Fridays (trash days in that’s you, I hope you read this and know just East Kensington) are her paydays as that’s how great of a thing you did to someone so dewhen she’s out sifting through heaven knows served. In a weird way, it means a lot to know what in efforts to score some tin. she’s got a place to go after a long day in the At 70-years-young, she’s pushing her cart up and down blocks with giant trash bags cold.

Because, despite her unfortunate circumstuffed with tin. She said to me that in her stances, as we say in Philly, Lori is “good peoyears of doing this, she’s only been harassed ple.” and had her cans stolen a handful of times.

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Another reason to love Ms. Patti “I have a lot of confidence. A lot of confidence. A lot of confidence in myself to fix things I can correct, and each guy’s going to do their part and get it fixed. We’re going to turn the page real quick. We’re going to learn from this, turn the page, but we’ve got six days of practice, work our tails off and go get the W on the road.”

Bet you didn’t know Patti LaBelle repped Philly hard on national TV this week. On Monday, Ms. LaBelle was on NBC’s Today show discussing the nearly 40 years of her incredible music career – and the fact that in all those years, she looks relatively the same. When asked how she manages to stay looking so young, LaBelle, 75, said: “It's the Philly in me. My mother and father in me. We have good genes, and good black don’t crack.”

– Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz, after the team’s embarrassing performance against the Seahawks on Sunday. Glad you have confidence, Carson, as a lot of us don’t. Oh, and if we don’t get that “W on the road” against the tanking Dolphins, we’re confident the season is officially over.

Speaking of TV stuff, 6abc has been promoting its Thanksgiving Day parade during its newscasts since approximately Independence Day. We get it. It’s a wonderful parade and, indeed 6abc is a sponsor. But putting it on blast to your viewers like 24-7 is a bit much, don’t you think? Hey, there’s an impeachment thing going on, people getting shot in the city, you know, news to report on.

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Philadelphia Distilling teamed up with Yards Brewery to make a malt whiskey. Yes, our jaws dropped too. These two titans of the Philly alcohol scene teamed up to drop this delectable jawn just in time for the holidays. It’ll have notes of flavorful malt distilled inside Philadelphia Distilling’s Fishtown HQ. It’s on a waitlist with just two allowed per customer, but this one looks worth the wait to drop that surprise on someone. | $45. bluecoatgin. store/products/tough-broad-malt-whiskey

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If you’re looking to get into the beer-making business or just want to put a sweet little setup in your garage or basement, then you need to know what to do. One of the great things about Philly Home Brew is its selection of great books to get anyone started, and once you get started it’s also the marketplace to buy all the shit you need to jump off. This book from author John J. Palmer can get your special someone educated and Philly Home Brew can do the rest. | $24.99. phillyhomebrew.com

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Send your loved one back home with all the tools to make the perfect cocktail with this collection of DIY cocktail kits from Art in the Age in Old City. There are seven cocktails to choose from, like a good Moscow Mule or Bloody Mary, but we’re partial to the Hot Toddy given the season. Just know that if you too are a lover of a great craft cocktail, then you might find yourself spending way more at Art in the Age then you thought. Yeah, it’s that legit. | $24 shop.artintheage. com

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The mad scientists at Evil Genius keep coming up with the craziest in beers, they also create great tap handles to commemorate the process. Have someone with a great home tap setup? Get em one of these and a four-pack of something weirdly delicious from Evil G. and you’ll most definitely be the most authentic Philly gifter in the room. Unless of course, someone gifts Eagles season tickets. Then, yeah, you’re the second most authentic. | $30. evilgeniusbeer.myshopify. com

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Few things are more Philly than one of these from the Poppy store in the summertime. We’re talking Arctic Splash, not the onesie, but we love that there is a small Philly baby boutique paying homage to something so Philly.

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Sizes for this one only remain in 12-18 months, so you’ll be shopping for the future if you’re buying for a newborn, which is smart thinking on your part. | $24. minnowlane.com/collections

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Baby buddhas

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GIFTS FOR OLD PHILLY

Gifts on the 1s and 2s

Old Philly, new Philly doesn’t matter. Repo Records on South Street is a staple. It’s one of the most recognizable record stores in the city and it hasn’t changed its tune in decades. If you have someone special who loves to spin 45s, or still revels in playing CDs, snagging a few tracks from this store is sure to make you the needle to their record. Also, this shop has a pretty sweet T-shirt collection to choose from. | Prices vary. reporecords.com/shop

Get their popcorn ready

Normally we’d say be better than a gift card, but a gift card to go see an indie at any of the Ritz theaters in Philadelphia is a good ass gift. The Ritz is as iconic as any building in this city and if you’ve ever been to one before then just sitting in the seats tell the full story. You know how gift cards work, so you pick the increment and slide this in the stocking or envelope of someone special this season. | You pick the price. landmarktheatres.com/ NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 5, 2019 | PHILADELPHIA WEEKLY

Bridging the gap

The Ben Franklin Bridge is one of the most iconic structures in the city and we’re sure a marvel for those architectural types, peeps into photography or just lovers of old Philly stuff in general. A screenprint featuring the 1920s-era construction of the Ben Franklin Bridge shows where it would start, end and the fact that it was originally called the Delaware River Bridge before the name change. | $34. jinxedphiladelphia.com/collections

Conversation starter

If you know a longtime Phillies fan, you know they regale the Series wins in 2008 and 1980. But you can have a laugh with these World Series pennants from 1983, the series in which the Phils were beaten in five games by the Baltimore Orioles. These pennants signify the Phils National League pennant, but at first glance kinda look like the Phillies actually won the championship. It’s like all those T-shirts that get donated to kids in third world countries of the losing teams, with this your special someone can feel like a winner. | $24. jinxedphiladelphia.com/collections

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Get a gift both you and your special someone can benefit from, a food tour of Philadelphia. Philly Food Tours allows you to pick a neighborhood and hit up a number of spots as you learn about your surroundings and the history of the establishments there. You’ll probably need to bring the Pepto, but trust us, it’ll be worth it. | Starting at $29. phillyfoodtours. com/tour-calendar/

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Exploring Philadelphia is fun and the memories from those explorations are one someone is going to want to savor. With this travel book, “A Traveler’s Journal – Philadelphia” those moments can be accurately captured in addition to future travel plans, favorite meals and more. It es of theincludes travel tips around Philly and tearsheet postcards. Get this and winner. |expect a thank you letter because with this, there’s no excuse. | $9.99. headhousebooks.com/book/9781516264520

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The holidays will be a festive time for the pooch in your life as well courtesy of this big ass bone from BoneJour pet supply in Old City. Actually, we’re not sure if it’s a big ass bone, but it better be for what they’re asking for it. However, the Benebone Bacon Flavored Chew Toy looks legit.

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son one day and kicked her out. She had nohen her fifth child was born, where else to go except to live with her mother Yolanda Walker-Jackson had in Syracuse, New York. She even informed her marijuana in her system, which she was smoking to CUA worker that she would be taking her children there, Walker-Jackson said. help with the extreme nauOn Dec. 17, police came for Walker-Jacksea she experienced during her last pregnancy. It was the son’s three young children, at the time aged 7, 1, and 3 months. only thing that helped her eat, “My oldest was at school, and my Walker-Jackson said. She stopped two youngest were in my arms,” doing drugs once her child was

BY COURTENAY Walker-Jackson said, adding that born, but it was too late, since HARRIS BOND the police did not have a court order DHS had already opened a case but intimidated her into releasing against her. her children. “Honestly, that day all She attended the parenting and I did was walk back and forth up the block, but drug and alcohol classes that her CUA worker there was nothing I could do.” outlined for her to do, as well as finding work Walker-Jackson returned to Philadelphia and housing. She had been living with family. to try to get her children back – and has been “It was hard to do all of this in three months battling the system ever since – despite the and find a daycare,” Walker-Jackson said. fact that CUA workers have told her that her Plus, her youngest daughter was born with sickle cell, and Walker-Jackson had to take kids would be adopted easily because they are her to many appointments and try to keep her young, Walker-Jackson said.

“The judge said she’s teaching me a lesson. healthy during all of this.

What lesson are you teaching me? You’re not Walker-Jackson’s two older sons stay with hurting me. You’re hurting my children.” their father in Delaware, and Walker-Jackson Walker-Jackson has reams of papers docuand her youngest three children were living with different relatives and then eventually with her aunt, who got mad at Walker-JackSEE DHS, PAGE 14

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Signs like this one tell stories of frustration and heartache over the loss of a child taken by DHS. Many of these protests are from parents who say they’ve taken the steps to get their kin returned but still await return. | Image: Courtenay Harris Bond

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menting her communications with CUA workers and family court.

Despite the fact that Walker-Jackson wants her kids with their uncle, who is willing to take them, the three children, now 8, 2, and just over 1 year, have been placed in foster homes. Walker-Jackson gets supervised visits with them at family court, to which she always brings clothes, food, and toys for them. She now has her own apartment and is working in the food preparation industry.

But her 8-year-old son is already on his third foster home, and she fears her 2-year-old may be suffering abuse in foster care, having spotted cut marks on his forehead and seeing his foster mother dangle him by his arm, Walker-Jackson said.

Her next court hearing is in November, but she has to wait until December for a parenting evaluation. Walker-Jackson is worried that not having the evaluation in time for the hearing will affect her ability to get her children back. She feels she has worked very hard to meet all the criteria DHS and CUA workers set out for her.

“Now my children are traumatized for the rest of their lives, and that’s not OK,” Walker-Jackson said. “My kids feel like they’re be-

ing neglected, or they’re not wanted, and it’s not true.”

To try to bring down the numbers of children placed with DHS, the department contracted with two providers to operate Family Empowerment Centers, the Village in the Southwest section of Philadelphia and Congreso de Latinos Unidos in North Philadelphia, to connect families with community-based supports to meet their ongoing needs, such as parenting groups, housing supports, education and employment assistance, and access to funding for items such as cribs, clothing, food. Other services may include intensive case management, substance abuse services, and other supports.

The idea is to help people at risk of being involved with DHS, or those where there has been an allegation of abuse or neglect, but DHS has found that there is no unmitigated safety threats or present danger for the children. The Empowerment Centers can also be a place for people who have had negative interactions with DHS to get help. Last year, 4,872 families received case management to help stabilize and connect to resources such as mental health and primary physical health care, Keafer said.

“The Family Empowerment Centers are a community-based approach to reducing the number of children who enter DHS care,”

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DHS Commissioner Cynthia Figueroa said in a press release. “We’re excited to launch this new initiative that will provide greater support to families.”

DHS also works with national child welfare experts, Casey Family Programs, and has connected with Washington, New York, and Pittsburgh to learn about what strategies have been effective in their jurisdictions, Figueroa said.

Some examples of what the department has done to support families and prevent formal involvement with DHS include: Adding field screening units to safely divert families reported to the hotline from being accepted for investigation Last year, 1,113 families received short-term help for concrete needs like groceries and paying utility bills through a program called Rapid Service Response. DHS is requesting an increase from the state to serve more families.

DHS funds quality Out of School Time programs, 175 last year. The programs help working families with after-school assistance and ensure children continue to learn and grow in a safe space.

Parents are supported through “Parent Cafes,” parent-led spaces where caregivers connect to share parenting tips. Last year, 2,850 participants came to Parent Cafes.

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Hundreds of families continue to voice their displeasure over what they feel is harsh treatment and an abuse of power at the hands of DHS and Philadelphia Family Court. | Image: Courtenay Harris Bond

DHS, FROM PAGE 15 Last year, DHS started a pilot program called Rapid Rehousing for Reunification that provided subsidized housing to families whose only barrier to reunifying with their children was housing. DHS is requesting additional support from the state to serve more families.

DHS also funds Community Legal Services to accept direct referrals from its hotline and providers to assist families who need help with issues such as landlord-tenant conflict and accessing benefits.

“I want to continue to “right-size” our work by continuing to reduce the number of families involved with the department through safe diversion as well as safe and timely reunification,” Figueroa said. “Through continued investments in prevention services, we hope to keep decreasing the number of children who come into care by ensuring that families have services that best fit their needs. Most families reunify within one year. No one solution applies to all families. And again, DHS does not make decisions in a vacuum. There must input from the city solicitor, the child advocate, and the final approval comes from a family court judge.

While all these steps are positive, however, many people feel that they fall short of addressing the high child removal rate in Philadelphia.

City Councilman at-large David Oh argues that DHS should institute a “transparent, uniform, simple process” to ensure that everybody is complying with state law.

“If you have a system where somebody would write down the circumstances, lay down the compliance with state law, state why they are filing with witnesses and evidence, then people would not be like, ‘Oh, if I don’t go do this, I could lose my job or be prosecuted,” Oh, an attorney, said. “They would have, ‘OK, listen, in due diligence, I looked at this. And the reason why I did investigate, or I didn’t, or was because of this. If I’m wrong, at least I have articulated the process, so I’m no longer subject to losing my license.’

“Nobody is saying DHS workers are rotten,

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bad people,” Oh added. “What we’re saying is the state law requires these standards. Let’s comply with them. Let’s make sure people understand what reasonable suspicion is if they’re a mandated reporter, because when they open the door with filing a complaint against person with no good reason, now, DHS has the option to come knocking on your door in answer to an allegation that has no evidence, which could lead to other things. It seems to be the accepted practice in Philadelphia, that all of this is OK. … In this case, children are being harmed.

“My conscience won’t let me stop for the 5-year-old,” Oh said, referring to Yolanda Bryant’s granddaughter. “They’ve come to my doorstep. I cannot pretend I’m not knowledgeable.”

Yolanda Bryant said she isn’t giving up the fight, either.

“Our kids cannot speak for themselves,” she said. “When something happens to a child, and you keep that in, you are part of the problem.

“I have more than hope I believe that this will come to justice,” Bryant added. “That’s why I keep fighting.”

The Commissioner’s Action Response Office is available for questions, concerns or complaints about an open Philadelphia case.

That number is 215-683-6000.

Read Parts I & II of “The Kids are Crying” three-part series now on philadelphiaweekly. com.

This article is part of Broke in Philly, a collaborative reporting project among 23 news organizations, focused on Philadelphia’s push towards economic justice. Read more of our reporting at brokeinphilly.org.

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niversity of the Arts grad and this changed the nature of the business? freelance filmmaker Justin VigIt has changed the business in ways that I giano is making a name for himdon’t think a lot of people saw coming. There self on the indie film scene. He was a brief period of time in the early to midhas just completed “Drown The 2000s where film novices were able to shoot Clown,” his fifth feature-length and edit their own films and take them to a film he shot, directed, edited, profilm market for distribution. Those days are long gone now because the market is saturatduced and wrote entirely independently. ed with new content on a daily He is currently working on his basis, so studios have to keep sixth feature film script called ahead of the curve by doing what “The Green Reaper.” Along the

BY PHILADELPHIA they do best, action superhero way, he has collected a truckload WEEKLY STAFF movies highly reliant on computof local, national and industry er-generated imagery. awards for his feature-length What makes a film great for and short films in the suspense/ drama genre. Viggiano’s suspense films have you?

I love a story where the stakes are extremeunderlying social issues at their core, such as ly high, which has a winding path that leads to environmental issues, gay rights, problems with the commercialization of art, mental ill- a full conclusion and has the viewer seeing all the hints when they watch it a second time. A ness discrimination and animal rights. film that completely makes you believe what So how does one compete with films with nine-figure budgets? What are the challenges you are watching is real, or makes you have some sort of emotional reaction is why a lot of of a limited, self-funded budget? us got into making films in the first place.

Philadelphia Weekly recently caught up What is there about cinema today that with Viggiano and asked him. you don’t like?

There used to be only television and the I don’t like that studios and networks are movie theater. Now people are viewing so afraid to try anything new that all they do movies on phones, tablets, etc., over the is remake movies and old cartoons from the internet and via social media. How has

1980s. They are so scared that people are going to scream and cry if a director goes away from or changes the source material slightly, that all studios are afraid to try anything new because it may upset the Twitterverse. Unfortunately, from what I can see, I think more people care about what their behind-the-scenes photos will look like on Instagram than the actual film and story itself.

What do audiences want? Do you worry about that?

I believe audiences like a sense of order in storytelling that doesn’t feel formulaic or force-fed. I think we all like a well-rounded circular story with bookends, because life itself can be so random and unpredictable, and it gives viewers a sense of control over the world, much like the people making the films.

Audiences like what Hollywood can spoonfeed them, and independents can’t compete with that, so if you’re looking to create something that rivals a Hollywood tentpole film, it’s not going to work.

When I was younger, I tried to figure out what would play to a middle-of-the-road audience, but as time went on, I asked myself why I want to put in all of this hard work to tell a story that had so many constraints. I write my scripts with a financial reality and loca-

tion possibilities in mind, not so much with an audience approval notion. That being said, when someone watches one of my movies, I want them to believe in the story’s world and feel what the characters are going through as much as I do.

What are your goals as a filmmaker?

I want to keep making my films with a unique atmosphere and mood for as long as I can. I hope to add on to my productions a little bit each time and continue to grow my crew of actors, some of whom I have been working with for over a decade now.

I want to work with as many other people passionate about telling interesting stories as I can. I’m going to continue to collaborate with others who love to tell stories that have underlying social issues at their core, and share what I learn to grow the Philadelphia filmmaker community.

The challenge of a limited budget made me create creative solutions in order to make these films. By reverse-engineering the story, with what I have available, I can work with limited resources/materials and still tell the story that I feel passionate about independent of having a huge budget and expensive crew.

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THE SHOUT OUT

To the Editor, The sheer amount of criminal evidence unearthed by the impeachment inquiry into Donald Trump marks an unprecedented moment in American history. It’s time for Republican lawmakers to join Democrats in supporting drafting articles of impeachment.

GOP reps want to be remembered for upholding justice, the rule of law, and protecting our democracy – but that’s not possible while they’re helping protect the criminal in the White House. Is this the side of history they want to be standing on?

Sworn depositions from the impeachment inquiry have affirmed over and over again that Trump is willing to betray our country for his own personal and political gain. Not only is this a clear and open threat to the integrity of our elections – it’s an impeachable offense. No one is above the law in this country, including and especially the President of the United States.

It’s time for GOP reps to choose country over party and support Trump’s impeachment.

– Mr. Meech |

Black and blue on both sides I read your letter from last week. While I appreciate the [Nov. 14] column you wrote recognizing that DHS has a tough job to do, I do think you were a bit too critical. As a former caseworker, I can’t even begin to tell you the situations I walked into and felt disgusted knowing that a child, and oftentimes children were subjected to. Parents who abuse hard drugs and have OD’d in front of their children, kids who have taken beatings so viciously at the hands of parents their skin is a different color, kids with special needs who were abused physically, sexually.

I’ve handled those cases. I’ve seen the fear in a child’s eye from being in these living conditions. I know you’ll never hear about these cases publicly from DHS, but go through court records, which are public documents, and see the horror some of these kids from Philadelphia live in and are subjected to. Then think about what you wrote and perhaps realize that this saga goes both ways.

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“This week I hear him literally say that I don’t think we should legalize marijuana – I thought you might have been high when you said it.”

— New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker to former Vice President Joe Biden during last week’s debate for Democratic presidential hopefuls.

Your turn:

Are you Team Cory or Team Joe? Should marijuana be legalized?

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When we were at the Rocky statue this friendly guy said, want me to take your picture? I said sure.

After he takes the picture he says, so how much was that worth to ya? Got $5 since I was so nice?

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To the Editor,

My name is Kyle Brothers and I am a native of Philadelphia. The reason I’m writing to you all today is because as all of you may be aware in Philadelphia right now there is a consistent flow of shootings and murders, even including the murdering of children, with that I believe we in Philadelphia have a major problem.

A few weeks ago after witnessing an extremely disturbing beating of a gentleman on a SEPTA train by three young guys, I decided enough was enough and something needed to be done. So in an effort to join collaborative forces with the City Of Philadelphia and Acting Philadelphia Police Commissioner Christine Coulter, I began sending Mayor Kenney and Christine Coulter emails requesting to have a meeting with myself to discuss some possible solutions to all the crime in our city.

Essentially I was going to go and talk to the community and community leaders about some things they have going on in their neighborhoods that they would like to see changed and then meet with the Mayor and Police Commissioner and outline the community’s concerns as well as receive feedback from the Mayor and Police Commissioner regarding things we as community residents could do more to assist them and then promote these changes within these communities. Well, as of today, I’ve sent five emails requesting these meetings and no response at all from either Mayor Kenney, the City Of Philadelphia or Commissioner Coulter.

Recently, I sat down with a few Philadelphia community leaders from different sec-

tions of Philadelphia to discuss why the City is not responding to our repeated attempts to meet. The first immediate response I received was that the Mayor and the City Of Philadelphia do not care about the crime that’s going on in these areas of Philadelphia, their main concern is to contain the crime away from Center City Philadelphia and away from tourists who bring money to the city. I truly hope this is not the case because, if so, we have another monstrous problem on our hands.

But the City not responding to the request of finding solutions raises the question of “why.”

For a government that constantly and consistently goes out to the public and act as if they want to see things change for the better here in Philadelphia, why wouldn’t they answer when 10 and 2 year olds are being murdered each day?

In no way am I saying that our problems are all the city of Philadelphia’s fault, however I am saying that all communities and the city have to work together to fix these issues, and if the city is not willing to take the necessary first step to resolving this crisis, where does that leave the residents in these “bad” neighborhoods?

I’m asking the media to help us get through to the Mayor and this city to try and change the horrible epidemic here and start working toward a solution. We as residents should never feel like we are not being heard. Please help our residents of Philadelphia, we cannot afford to lose one more person, let alone one more child, to this violence.

Kyle Brothers | Philadelphia

“Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.”

Since 1903, Emma Lazarus’s uplifting prose has remained inscribed on the Statue of Liberty’s bronze pedestal. Time has made her words iconic; they are reminiscent of an era when immigrants approaching the United States could gaze at Ellis Island and envision a better life. Juxtaposed with the violence and inhumanity rampant at the United States border today, the differences between then and now are jarring. With such powerful words etched on an emblematic symbol of immigration, how can the United States live with turning our collective back on the tired, the poor that we once welcomed?

The Trump administration has consistently attempted to curtail immigration into the United States through a series of restrictive measures, most of which target low-income communities of color. On Aug. 14, this tendency manifested in the form of a new rule published by the Department of Homeland Security in the Federal Register.

Dubbed “Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds” and known colloquially as the “public charge rule,” this change broadened the criteria under which an immigrant qualifies as a public charge and will consequently make it more difficult for immigrants receiving public benefits to achieve permanent residence.

The Trump administration’s public charge rule and similar mechanisms of restriction are classist attempts to shut out non-wealthy immigrants from the United States.

Though restrictions on immigration have drastically increased under the Trump administration, rules attempting to keep out poor immigrants are not a recent development in United States immigration policy. The Immigration Act of 1882 put forth the notion of the inadmissibility of public charges, and made the pathway to permanent residence almost impossible for those who were labelled as such.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services define a public charge as “An individual who is likely to become primarily dependent on the government for subsistence.” In this state of the public charge rule, immigration officers had determined whether green card applicants and certain categories of visa-seekers were likely to be dependent on the government for financial support by evaluating whether immigrants had used Supplemental Security Income, welfare, or long-term institutionalized care in the past; if so, they had

to demonstrate that they would not need to do so in the future.

Though rules of that nature have previously attempted to narrow immigration admissibility through a lens of socioeconomic class, the changes proposed by the Trump administration take the concept to a disturbingly new level by greatly broadening qualifications regarding what constitutes a public charge.

As the memo announcing the change states, “This final rule amends DHS regulations by prescribing how DHS will determine whether an alien applying for admission or adjustment of status is inadmissible to the United States, because he or she is likely at any time to become a public charge.” Under this rule, the definition of a “public charge” is expanded significantly.

The use of a wider range of federal benefits, including Medicaid, food stamps, and Section 8 housing vouchers, would qualify immigrants as public charges if the rule were to be implemented.

This broadening of definition has established a climate of increased fear among immigrant populations, as many are wary of using much-needed benefits due to the belief that they could jeopardize their citizenship status. To expand even further, the public charge rule draws on the racist roots of the term itself and leaves immigrants at the mercy of immigration officers who may have biased, racist misconceptions about which populations are likely to be public charges.

Stereotypes of people of color being dependent on public benefits are already proving extremely damaging as internalized biases impact the labelling of immigrants. Furthermore, there are misconceptions floating that being labelled a public charge will impact a green card holder’s ability to naturalize. While this is untrue, this false belief is causing green card holders to be afraid to take much-needed public benefits.

The public charge rule and the fear surrounding it are effectively restricting the poor, specifically low-income people of color against which the Trump administration actively works from being granted green cards and from accessing public benefits.

The Trump administration’s public charge rule is a despicable attempt to close the United States off to those who are not wealthy, but the persistence of values like Lazarus’ provides faith the goodness and hospitality that America is supposed to exemplify will ultimately prevail.

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Goose Island Bourbon County Day Celebration

A friendly local liquor store will turn into a party for one day to celebrate the release of Goose Island’s newest beer. Gather for some giveaways, games and, of course, a ton of good beer. | 9 am. Free. Bell Beverage, 2809 S. Front St. facebook.com

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Black Friday: White Claw

No laws when you’re drinking Claws. Slam some $5 White Claws all night after a long day of shopping.

Stick around for a special guest appearance by Ongo Gablogian, the art collector. | 10 pm. $5. The Barbary, 951 Frankford Ave.

Freaky Fri-They Do you have what it takes to be crowned Philly’s greatest drag chameleon? Come on out to this competition to show the cast of local Philly queens what gives you an edge over your other competitors. | 9 pm. Free.

Tabu, 254 S. 12th St.

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Santa Express

Even Santa has to take SEPTA. Catch his annual train ride into town to kick off the start of the holiday season.

Bring the kids for a festive subway ride and an exciting parade featuring Mrs. Claus and Santa’s elves. | 10:30 am. Free. Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th St. facebook.com

Ganja White Night

They’re always tearing up festival stages, and we can only imagine seeing them at a venue like this is just as fun of an experience. | 8 pm. $35.

The Fillmore, 29 E. Allen St. thefillmorephilly.com

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Black Friday Tribute Show

This show will gather local bands to pay tribute to Wilco and Built to Spill.

Several bands will play tracks from each band’s 20-year-old albums to celebrate their anniversaries: “Summerteeth” and “Keep It Like a Secret.” | 9 pm. $10. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St. eventbrite.com

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Philly Vegan Pop Flea Market

Don’t miss the annual holiday edition of this all vegan flea. Several vendors will be impressing you with the products that they are able to make vegan. Try some crazy delicious plant-based eats and some beauty products free of anything that has to do with

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(Sandy) Alex G

This local artist is making waves and selling out shows. If you can find tickets to this gig, you won’t be disappointed. Prepare for some lo-fi indie pop that will get you feeling all the feels. | 8:30 pm. Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden St. utphilly.com ART

Holiday Bazaar

Stock up on trees, mistletoes, wreaths and more at this urban farm market while you have the chance. | 10 am.

Free. Greensgrow Farms, 2501 E. Cumberland St. facebook.com

FOOD & DRINK

Colonial Chocolate Making

Chocolate had a rich history in the American Revolution. Learn all about how it was associated with women’s roles in the fight at this delicious demonstration.

Friday, 11 am. $8. Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch St. facebook.com

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The Dollar Jawn

Get in on this rooftop party where pretty much everything is only $1. It’s like the Dollar Tree event of nightlife. This event is reserved for the “ultra sexy” people who want to spend their Friday doing this. Who wouldn’t want to? | Saturday, 10 pm. $1. Airis Lounge, 628 N. Front St. facebook.com

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Aunt Mary Pat’s Mary Friggin Christmas Brunch

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Every brunch with this legendary queen is worth going to. This holiday edition, however, is even more essential. The Queen of Delco will be serenading the crowd with tunes off her Christmas album, and with a holiday-themed stand-up show. | Saturday, 11 am. $25. Toll Man Joe’s, 26 E. Oregon Ave.

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Holiday Open House Fundraiser

‘Tis the season of giving. This fundraiser will be supporting four nonprofits in Philly dedicated to animal rescue and care. Giving money to animals in need is always worth celebrating. | 2 pm. $25. Philadelphia Brewing Co., 2440 Frankford Ave. facebook.com MUSIC

Homegirl: The Pop Divas Night

The 2010s are coming to a close, but we still can’t stop thinking about the 2000s.

Relive the iconic decade at this party that’ll celebrate Gwen Stefani, Beyonce, Britney Spears and more ladies that owned these golden years of music. | 10 pm. $5. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St. eventbrite.com

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Greta Titelman

This up-and-coming funny gal lends her talents to podcasts all over and to HBO’s “Los Espookys.” She’ll be gracing the stage for one night only for some stand-up that is bound to be a knee-slapper. | 10 pm. $12. Good Good Comedy Theatre, 215 N. 11th St. goodgoodcomedy.com MUSIC

Miller Lite Mystery Show

All the details of this concert hosted by Radio 104.5 are under wraps. There’s a list of killer bands that may be the guest of honor, but we have no clue who it could be. We wish it could be all of them, but this show will be wild no matter what. | 8 pm. Free. Liacouras Center, 1776 N. Broad St. liacourascenter.com

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Ecstatic Dance

If you start dancing, you’re going to start smiling – no matter how shitty of a mood you’re in. That’s the goal at this community dance party, where everyone is welcome to show up and move in their own way. Get healed with sounds provided by PanSong. | 6 pm. $15. Philadelphia Ethical Society, 1906 Rittenhouse Square. eventbrite.com MUSIC

Into the Pit

The goal at this open mic is to get at least one pit opened up throughout the night. Get up and perform any song, any genre or any kind of routine that you’re feeling – as long as you’re confident, the crowd will be feeling it too. | 8 pm. Free.

The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave. facebook.com

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Medusa Market

If you want to decorate for Christmas but aren’t a fan of all the flashy tinsel and lights, this is the holiday market for you. Shop locally created, eco-friendly, feminist items that will just scream how cool you are. | 5 pm. Free.

Tattooed Mom, 530 South St.

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Mega Ran

We bet you’ve never heard of a video game-inspired rap artist. If you have, then you’ve already been a fan of Ran’s , you’re music for a while. He infuses ng – no education and gaming with of a mood old-fashioned hip-hop to e goal at create a sound everyone nce party, can jam to. CAPCOM made welcome to Ran the first musician to in their own ever be licensed by a video h sounds game producer. Come see ng. | 6 why he can’t help but turn hia Ethical his audience members into nhouse superfans by the end of his sets. | 8:30 pm. $12. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St.

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hitting the stage with two extremely talented vocalists.

If you aren’t in the spirit yet, you’ll be walking out of here singing carols all night. | 7:30 pm. $49.95-$124.95. The Met Philly, 858 N. Broad St.

your cozy self. Are you team sweats or spandex? | 4 pm. $15. Warehouse on Watts, 923 N. Watts St.

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Philly Print Show

Are you an artist with prints piling up in your studio? Allow them to see the light of day at a show for local creators.

Maybe those pieces you couldn’t get rid of will find a loving new home. | 4 pm.

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This rapper is a kid of the internet age. It helped give him some fame and pull him out of his crime-ridden neighborhood in the Bronx.

He has some crazy talent, so he would’ve made it big even if he had to come up selling CDs. | 8 pm. $25. Theatre of Living Arts, 334 South St. venue.tlaphilly.com

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HomeGrown Open Mic Mondays

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The Philadelphia Moth StorySlam

Share a five-minute story that surrounds the theme picked for the night. If the judges like it enough, win the slam and get your slot in the GrandSlam championships. | 7:30 pm. $15. World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St.

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RBG Workout

We know you have it in you to kick ass like Ginsburg.

Join November Project for a free group workout that’s supposed to bring the community together and bring out everybody’s inner badass. | 6 pm. Free. National Museum of American Jewish History, 101 S. Independence Mall E. facebook.com MUSIC

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What the Constitution Says About Impeachment

This discussion couldn’t be more timely. Constitutional scholars and people specializing in law and politics will teach us what the country’s sacred document says about the process of impeachment. | 6:30 pm. $60. National Constitution Center, 525 Arch St. constitutioncenter.org

The Pad Project

This nonprofit ensures that girls in low-income communities have access to hygiene products to help them manage their periods.

A lack of access to these items causes thousands of girls to drop out of school every year. This discussion will catch the audience up on what the organization has been up to. | 5 pm. Prices vary. Independence Live, 1919 Market St. facebook.com

Kindredthefamilysoul will be bringing Hollister and Dwele into the studio for an intimate conversation. A stellar performance from these talented artists is sure to follow. | 6 pm. $35. Clef Club of Jazz, 738 S. Broad St. kindredpresents. ticketleap.com

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ZM5

This Philly rapper is rising fast. With each mixtape he releases, he only continues to prove why he’s worthy of the big leagues. Catch him at his “Voices from the Trenches” show. | 7 pm. $25. Voltage Lounge, 421 N. 7th St. eventbrite.com

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Recipe for Raising a Mensch

Super intense name. Even crazier music. Don’t say we didn’t warn you when you see how wild this metal band goes on stage. | 6:30 pm. $26. The Foundry, 29 E. Allen St.

Join the Jewish Relief Agency to provide meals for families this holiday season. Have fun while ensuring no kids go to bed without eating. If you can’t pay the price of admission, donate whatever you can. | 6 pm. $180. The Crystal Tea Room, 100 E. Penn Square.

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Science After Hours: Home Alone

It’s all fun and games when you’re home alone – even when the robbers come in.

You’ll learn the mechanics of all the booby traps and insane scenarios from the holiday film. | 7 pm. $25.

The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St. fi.edu LGBTQ

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Philadelphia Job Fair

opportunities will be open to anyone interested. Whether you’re looking to escape your current gig or need to get off the couch, you’ll find something perfect for you here. | 11 am. Free. Four Points by Sheraton, 9461 Roosevelt Blvd. eventbrite.com

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Bela Fleck and the Flecktones

Fleck is truly a pioneer of the jazz genre. In case his 16 Grammys don’t prove anything to you, you just have to catch this performance to capture how innovative of an artist he really is. | 7 pm. $35$75. The Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St. kimmelcenter.org

Coffee with a Cop: LGBTQ+

It’s crucial to have the chance to personally connect with the police who are responsible for protecting us. Sit down with the PPD’s LGBTQ Liasion Committee to ask all the questions and raise all the concerns you may have. | 10 am. Free. Starbucks, 1201 Walnut St. facebook.com

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Crime and Cookies

Sit back, eat some cookies and be enlightened by stories of true crime. Hosts Andrea Duffy and Gina Gennari know how to talk about some heavy shit without making it too depressing. It may get there at times, but hey, that’s what the cookies will be there for. | Tuesday, 8:30 pm. Free.

Tattooed Mom, 530 South St. facebook.com

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National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Trivia

We don’t really expect you young ones to have seen this movie. However, if you have, show off that knowledge at this holiday trivia. Come celebrate this film that perfectly portrays a dysfunctional family Christmas. | Tuesday, 7 pm. Free.

Goose Island Brewhouse, 1002 Canal St. eventbrite.com

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10 Under $10 Low on dough? You can still have a blast Black Friday: White Claw

No laws when you’re drinking Claws. Slam some $5 White Claws all night after a long day of shopping.

Stick around for a special guest appearance by Ongo Gablogian, the art collector. | Friday, Nov. 29.

10 pm. $5. The Barbary, 951 Frankford Ave. facebook.com

Coffee with a Cop: LGBTQ+ It’s crucial to have the chance to personally connect with the police who are responsible for protecting us. Sit down with the PPD’s LGBTQ Liasion Committee to ask all the questions and raise all the concerns you may have. | Tuesday, Dec. 3. 10 am.

Free. Starbucks, 1201 Walnut St. facebook.com

Homegirl: The Pop Divas Night

Holiday Tree Lighting

The 2010s are coming to a close, but we still can’t stop thinking about the 2000s. Relive the iconic decade at this party that’ll celebrate Gwen Stefani, Beyonce, Britney Spears and more ladies that owned these golden years of music. | Saturday, Nov. 30. 10 pm. $5. Kung Fu Necktie, 1250 N. Front St.

We’ve considered a lot of events the kick-off of the holiday season, but this should probably be considered the official one. Bring the family to be a part of the special moment when the lights on the monstrous tree first turn on. | Wednesday, Dec. 4. 5 pm. Free. City Hall, 1515 Arch St.

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Into the Pit

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The goal at this open mic is to get at least one pit opened up throughout the night. Get up and perform any song, any genre or any kind of routine that you’re feeling – as long as you’re confident, the crowd will be feeling it too. | Sunday, Dec. 1. 8 pm.

Free. The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave. facebook.com

HomeGrown Open Mic Mondays

This open mic will give all musicians the chance to grow. Come out and share your talents, and you could win some studio time, promotion and radio exposure. | Monday, Dec. 2. 7 pm. Free. MilkBoy, 401 South St. facebook.com

Crime and Cookies

Sit back, eat some cookies and be enlightened by stories of true crime. Hosts Andrea Duffy and Gina Gennari know how to talk about some heavy shit without making it too depressing. It may get there at times, but hey, that’s what the cookies will be there for. | Tuesday, Dec. 3. 8:30 pm. Free. Tattooed Mom, 530 South St. facebook.com

Proud Partner

If you have some comedic material to show the audience, or just want to come check out local talent, this is the open mic for you. Sign up beforehand if you’re brave enough, or take a chance by entering the lottery – you just may get a spot if you’re lucky. | Thursday, Dec. 5. 8 pm. $5. Good Good Comedy Theatre, 215 N. 11th St. goodgoodcomedy.com

The Virtual City

We always have a vision of how Philadelphia can be better in the future. Step into a time machine and reveal a digital city at this performance and discussion by Temple students who are taking a class on the subject. | Thursday, Dec. 5. 7 pm. Free.

The Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St. kimmelcenter.org

Colonial Chocolate Making

Chocolate had a rich history in the American Revolution. Learn all about how it was associated with women’s roles in the fight at this delicious demonstration. | Saturday, Nov. 30. 11 am. $8. Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch St. facebook.com

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She & Him

Zooey Deschanel has the power to brighten up our TV screens and our speakers.

They’ll get you feeling the most festive you’ve ever been. | 8 pm. $46-$86. The Met Philly, 858 N. Broad St. themetphilly.com FAMILY

Holiday Tree Lighting

We’ve considered a lot of events the kick-off of the holiday season, but this should probably be considered the official one. Bring the family to be a part of the special moment when the lights on the monstrous tree first turn on. | 5 pm. Free. City Hall, 1515 Arch St. facebook.com

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Drink & Draw

Have a chance to get away from work, the kids or whatever else sucks up the bulk of your days on Planet Earth and get with some like-minded people who just want to enjoy a beer, wine or cocktail and...doodle. There’s a reason it’s been around for so long. That shit is therapeutic. | Wednesday, 6 pm.

Prices vary. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. philamuseum.org

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Philly Collective Holiday Gallery Local photographers are responsible for capturing the beauty of our city. View their best work at this gallery.

If you or a friend are into collecting art, grab a gift that will directly benefit the artist. | 6 pm. Free. Frankford Hall, 1210 Frankford Ave. eventbrite.com

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This pop artist got his first shot at fame when he was only 17. Since then, he’s produced for Lady Gaga and Coldplay, among creating his own hits. Don’t miss your chance to see this pop superstar in action. | 8 pm. $25. Franklin Music Hall, 421 N. 7th St.

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Dog-Friendly Holiday Market

Your furry friends need some festive gear, too. Grab everything you’ll ever need at this second annual market.

They may hate you if you dress them up in an ugly sweater, but you know you’re dying to. | 5 pm. Free.

Opportunity Barks, 38 S. 3rd St. facebook.com

Us, too. For all you misguided folks out there, let this band guide you home. Well, not home, but they’ll take you to a cozy little neighborhood bar with great music and even better drink specials.

So, it’s sort of better than being home. | 8 pm. $10. The Fire, 412 W. Girard Ave.

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Common Holly

This girl is anything but common. Her rock music has been highly praised

by Bob Boilen of NPR and several other critics. You don’t have to take their word for it, though – you could just come and hear it for yourself. | 8:30 pm. $10. Everybody Hits, 529 W. Girard Ave. eventbrite.com

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Phoebe Robinson

Robinson is quite the multi-talented comedian. She’s best known as the cocreator of the podcast turned HBO special “Two Dope Queens.”

She can also add New York Times Bestseller to her resume now. | Thursday, 8 pm. $30.

Punch Line Philly, 33 E. Laurel St. facebook.com

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COMEDY

No Thanks!

If you have some comedic material to show the audience, or just want to come check out local talent, this is the open mic for you. Sign up beforehand if you’re brave enough, or take a chance by entering the lottery – you just may get a spot if you’re lucky. | 8 pm. $5. Good Good Comedy Theatre, 215 N. 11th St. goodgoodcomedy.com MOVIES

The Virtual City

We always have a vision of how Philadelphia can be better in the future. Step into a time machine and reveal a digital city at this performance and discussion by Temple students who are taking a class on the subject. | 7 pm. Free. The Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St. kimmelcenter.org

MUSIC

Stephen Kellogg

Kellogg is one of the most wholesome and purely talented musicians out there.

He’s written award-winning songs for O.A.R., and won a 2017 Grammy nomination for the most recent song he wrote for himself. He’s played 1,800 shows throughout his career, and has been named the Armed Forces Entertainer of the Year. | 8 pm. $24-$30. City Winery, 990 Filbert St. citywinery.com FUNDRAISER

Living: A World Aids Day Fashion Show

We’re breathing life into this disease that is so often labeled a death sentence. Show your support for the cause at this fabulous fashion show. Donate some money or sign up to be a model and strut your stuff for a good cause. | 6 pm. Mazzoni Center, 1348 Bainbridge St.

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Starry Night: A Joyful Holiday Celebration

The Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus is sure to bring you all the yuletide joy you need. Get your holiday spirits uplifted with a concert featuring some true talent. | 8 pm. $25-$65.

Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St. myptc.philadelphiatheatrecompany.org MUSIC

Xavier Omar

Omar’s dreamy brand of pop and rap is unforgettable. He draws inspiration from all genres to create his own blend that is unique to him. Let him be remembered as a musical risk taker. | 8 pm. $20. Theatre of Living Arts, 334 South St. venue.tlaphilly.com

Best BETS Miller Lite Mystery Show

All the details of this concert hosted by Radio 104.5 are under wraps.

There’s a list of killer bands that may be the guest of honor, but we have no clue who it could be. We wish it could be all of them, but this show will be wild no matter what. | Saturday, Nov. 30. 8 pm. Free. Liacouras Center, 1776 N. Broad St. liacourascenter.com

Aunt Mary Pat’s Mary Friggin Christmas Brunch

Every brunch with this legendary queen is worth going to. This holiday edition, however, is even more essential. The Queen of Delco will be serenading the crowd with tunes off her Christmas album, and with a holiday-themed stand-up show. | Sunday, Dec. 1. 11 am. $25. Toll Man Joe’s, 26 E. Oregon Ave. facebook.com

ZM5

This Philly rapper is rising fast. With each mixtape he releases, he only continues to prove why he’s worthy of the big leagues. Catch him at his “Voices from the Trenches” show. | Monday, Dec. 2. 7 pm. $25. Voltage Lounge, 421 N. 7th St. eventbrite.com

Cattle Decapitation

Super intense name. Even crazier music. Don’t say we didn’t warn you when you see how wild this metal band goes on stage. | Tuesday, Dec. 3.

6:30 pm. $26. The Foundry, 29 E. Allen St. thefillmorephilly.com

She & Him

Zooey Deschanel has the power to brighten up our TV screens and our speakers. She and singer M. Ward form the sweetest holiday duo ever.

They’ll get you feeling the most festive you’ve ever been. | Wednesday, Dec. 4. 8 pm. $46-$86. The Met Philly, 858 N. Broad St. themetphilly.com

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your stand – you could also make your stand during a couples counseling session – and give him maybe one “You’re not a bad person, really!” and then refuse to back down.

And when he shuts down, LASS, it will be his therapist’s job to pry him back open, not yours.

And the sex you’re currently having? The sex you dread and don’t enjoy? The sooner you stop having it, LASS, the sooner your husband will come to understand that he’s going to have to give a little (so very little!) if he wants to have sex at all. If and when he does, then you can borrow a page from the varsity-level kinkster handbook: Take baby steps. In the same way people who are turned on by, say, more intense bondage scenes (suspension, immobilization, etc.) start with lighter bondage scenes (hands behind the back, How can Ispread-eagled on the to exper-bed, etc.), you can start l be OK if with something small and easy for him to get right, like 20 minutes of cuddling in bed together e to callon a Sunday morning beASS, andfore progressing to PIV edictablesex. raising – Q: I’m a bisexual trans with yourwoman living in Europe. need forA couple of months ago, d play, in-I began an amazing relanger a des-tionship with a woman negotiablewho works as an escort. ng to shiftFor a while, everything was as good as it gets, en his de-until I said something inconsiderate about her job and she took offense. your hus- We were having a conversation about “what ession arewe were” (girlfriends? lovers? partners?) and eing madeany rules we’d like the other to observe, and igger. ButI said I’d rather not see her after she’d been and out of with a client, I’d rather wait until the next nd if theyday. She took this as me thinking her job was dictate the“dirty,” which was absolutely not my intenr sex lifetion. I explained that I’d spent 10 years in open pussy likerelationships and it was just a habit I was used then histo. (If you sleep with someone else, go home, could betake a shower, sleep off the emotions, see you those de-tomorrow.) She said that her clients were not des. Andlovers, it’s completely different, and it would caregivermake seeing her complicated, as we work difgle time –ferent hours. re willing I immediately realized how she was right s reassur-and said so. She was aloof for a few days afhe’s not aterward, and she eventually told me that she then yourdidn’t feel like she could be with someone who l never beunderstood so little about her job. I pleaded even if itwith her to give me a second chance and told asant eve-her that I’d never even met a sex worker beim, you’refore, so there was a learning curve for me, and d refuse toshe agreed that we could carry on seeing each tever sup-other. But she remained distant, canceling you makeplans and not replying, until she eventually

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told me that she was just too scared of getting hurt, because it’s happened so many times before. I was absolutely shattered.

I spent the next few days drinking in bed and licking my wounds. I was falling in love with this woman, and I ruined it with my big mouth. After a couple of days, I started going about my life again. And soon enough, she started texting me, asking me how my day was, casual stuff, and it’s just really painful.

I don’t know how to reply to her. If she has changed her mind, then I’ll date her again in a heartbeat, given how freaking amazing she is. But if she’s just (kind of inconsiderately) making conversation, then I can see myself getting my heart broken all over again. I’m torn between asking her to stop texting me and carrying on with the casual texting to see if anything comes of it. Any advice?

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“If depressive episodes get your husband out of conversations he’d rather avoid – and if they allow him to dictate the terms of your sex life and treat your pussy like a Fleshlight – then his subconscious could be weaponizing those depressive episodes.”

If you two couldn’t handle a simple misunderstanding, TEEGRL, how are you going to resolve a serious conflict? Or forgive a profound betrayal? You know, the kind of shit people in LTRs do?

Actually, I’m being unfair: You seem perfectly capable of handling this misunderstanding, TEEGRL, it was your exwhatever-she-was (girlfriend? lover? partner?) who wasn’t able to handle it. But in fairness to her – I need to be fair to everybody – sex workers are often shamed by romantic partners who pretended, at the outset of the relationship, to be fine with their jobs. Your comment about not wanting to see her after she was with a client could reasonably be interpreted as whorephobic. But your explanation– it was a rule in all your past open relationships – was reasonable, and your ex-whatever-she-was, if she were a reasonable person, should have been able to see that.

And perhaps she is reasonable, TEEGRL. Maybe she started texting you about casual stuff because she feels bad about pulling away and sees now that she overreacted. To determine whether that’s the case – and to determine whether she’s still open to dating you – you’ll have to risk asking the dreaded direct question: “Hey, it’s great to hear from you! I’d love to pick up where we left off, if you’re still interested. Are you? Please let me know!”

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