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he emotional toll from a pandem- over 60, has asthma and is overweight. However, she’s a fighter and is confident that she’ll ic on a local level is something beat this – even so, there’s no telling what the that we’ve written about and I after effects will be on vital organs which rehave read ad nauseum since the ports claim are ravaged in severe cases of this stay-at-home order began. disease. On a personal level, I related to all of it through very much I’m no longer in the fishbowl. I’m swimming in the waters of anxiety of a fishbowl approach, feeling forand worry, in addition to dealing tunate that I wasn’t one of the milwith everything else that comes lions chasing unemployment checks with needing to perform at a high or dealing with a loved one who level, for my family, for my career contracted COVID-19. I’ve been able and for you, our readers who we to feed my family, keep the lights produce this for each week. While on and keep my two young children I’m fortunate enough to be riding safe at home. this out with a family unit, there’s Those I selfishly looked at as what also this social isolation slowly people should be viewing as stress, starting to peek through the cracks, the rest is just fine, something we that I can see why reports say that all should just “suck it up and deal the toll having to isolate takes on with.” I’ve had a very obtuse look at the brain is immeasurable. all the other psychological effects of @SPRTSWTR Honestly, oddly enough what’s remaining isolated – and I think this bringing me hope is a press conferweek, it finally caught my attention. ence I watched earlier this week where New Let me start by saying that to all the parYork Gov. Andrew Cuomo squared off with a ents out there fortunate enough to still have a career you’re managing with children in the reporter who questioned his methods on keeping New York shut down around all the other house all day, major props. I give special props states slowly beginning to reopen life. She arto the caregivers out there, looking in or living gued the stress from lost jobs, lost wages and a with someone with a predisposition that could crippling economy as a result. Cuomo looked make contracting this virus a real possibility. Having to be cognizant of what you touch, at her asked simply, “It doesn’t equal death. Economic hardship, where you go, how close you are to another stranger so that you don’t risk bringing this yes, very bad, [but it’s] not death. Emotional stress from being locked in a house, very bad. deadly virus home is a type of stress I thought Not death. Domestic violence on the increase, I couldn’t even imagine. very bad. Not death. And not [the] death of Except I can. Earlier this week, I found out someone else.” that someone in my extended family contractAnd so I think about that, coupled with the ed COVID-19. I’m not close with them beyond checking in during holidays where we regale firsthand look I now have from afar and it certainly lends perspective. It’s been a rough about times from my past as a child I vaguetwo months, hell, 2020 has pretty much sucked ly remember, yet still, this person is someone from the start. But if you’re alive and healthy, that’s a part of my circle I now have to be conthis stress we’re all feeling is temporary. It cerned about as they head to a hospital hoping for the best but not knowing which way the doesn’t define us and while it’s debilitating, know that it’s not our end result. pendulum will swing on their fate. Stay safe and stay strong, Philadelphia. The odds aren’t in her favor, either. She’s

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The percentage of people who admitted to “drinking on the job” while working from home. This is according to a recent survey of 13,000 American workers currently working remotely conducted by Alcohol.org. Many of these same people also claim that it’s the stress of working from home and constant distractions that cause them to pop the top while sitting at the computer. Thoughts, Philly?

Michael “Gagz” Gagliardi, who ran the 76-mile perimeter of Philadelphia’s city limits. According to a report in Billy Penn, Gagz also mapped the whole thing and created detailed turn-by-turn directions for anyone who wants to give it a go. It’s being dubbed the “Four Corners Run,” and this 44-year-old from Somerton definitely gets our vote as the coolest Philadelphian of the week.

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20+20 = No Odunde For the first time in 40 years, you can scratch the Odunde Festival off Philadelphia’s social calendar as the annual African festival scheduled to take place on June 14 was the latest in the list of massive cancellations to the city’s summer festival calendar. According to the Inquirer, the city is also mulling the cancellation of the annual Wawa Welcome America Festival, which, if so, would be yet another uppercut to the gut of the city’s revenue stream. Image: Visit Philadelphia

Yo, Congress: Show Philly schools the money Schools superintendent William Hite threw Philly’s name into the ring this week after aligning with the Council of Great City Schools. CGCS has submitted a letter to Congress on behalf of 62 other major city school districts all collectively asking for a $175 billion stimulus to be distributed from the next COVID-19 relief funding that’s scheduled to arrive by way of Washington. Fingers crossed, Hite’s timing was perfect because our schools could benefit from a large chunk of that pie.

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“If those Blue Angels and Thunderbirds had dollar bills attached to them that they were sprinkling across the city I’d be more interested in this flyover. I don’t think the people who pay my bills that I’m on this Zoom meeting with in 20 minutes really care that fighter jets are headed my way.” — A conversation between a stressed-out couple working remotely Tuesday, just prior to the anticipated military flyover as a show of thanks and support to those working on the frontlines of COVID-19.

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Harriett’s Bookshop founder Jeannine A. Cook believes opening a bookstore is activism – ‘especially a bookstore that's run by a Black woman in a neighborhood that has a political and racially contentious past.’ Image | Courtesy Jeannine A. Cook

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More than books I had come into the city carrying life in my eyes amid rumors of death, calling out to everyone who would listen. It is time to move us all into another century. Time for freedom and racial and sexual justice. Time for women and children and men. Time for hands unbound. I had come into the city wearing peaceful breasts. and the spaces between us smiled. I had come into the city carrying life in my eyes. I had come into the city carrying life in my eyes.

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hese lyrics were written by reand promoting women writers, artists and nowned poet/activist Sonia Sanactivists, all identities that she has assumed chez and they appear in a song along her journey. titled “Stay On The Battlefield” by “Opening a bookstore is activism,” Cook Sweet Honey In The Rock on their said. “Especially a bookstore that’s run by a 1995 album, “Sacred Ground.” Black woman in a neighborhood that has a poThe words serve as sonic fuel for litical and racially contentious past. That’s acPhilly-based writer/ tivism, right? Saying we’re going to activist/entrepreneur Jeannine A. do what needs to be done regardless Cook, who listens to this selection of the status quo.” BY RYAN K. SMITH every day, as it embodies her belief Cook and Harriett’s Bookshop of “words as activism.” are a splash in a steadily mounting The Brooklyn-born, Hampton, wave of independent bookstores that VA-raised Cook took this belief and made it have burst onto the Philly scene and across tangible by going from selling books and inthe nation. According to WHYY, Philadelphia cense on the corner of Broad and Cecil B. membership in the American Booksellers Moore to opening her own entity, Harriett’s Association (a national not-for-profit trade Bookshop, in Fishtown on Feb. 1. The intimate organization that works with booksellers space serves a dual purpose, acting as Cook’s and industry partners to ensure the success personal writing studio as well as a brick and and profitability of independently owned mortar gallery of written works celebrating book retailers) rose by 15 percent between

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Jeannine A. Cook’s focus on women scribes is what sets Harriett’s Bookshop apart from the rest. Image | Courtesy Jeannine A. Cook

late 2017 and late 2018. Harriett’s joins other indie shops such Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee and Books in Germantown, Shakespeare & Co. in Rittenhouse Square and A Novel Idea in rtists and South Philly as suppliers of physical texts to assumed quench the thirst of bibliophiles across the city. Though many will say that printed books m,” Cook are on the way out with ebooks and audiorun by a books taking over, Cook feels like there is still t has a po- a strong demand to have words you can hold That’s ac- and that her particular niche is needed. e going to “There’s a lot of folks that still really enjoy regardless reading a regular book and there are also a lot of folks who enjoy the communal aspect of a Bookshop bookshop,” said Cook. “I just had this idea and mounting I thought it was a cool idea. I still think it’s a stores that cool idea and I prefer to be different. I want to nd across live in a category of my own.” iladelphia Cook’s focus on women scribes is what sets ooksellers Harriett’s apart from the rest. The shop is ofit trade named in honor of iconic abolitionist Harriet ooksellers Tubman, with whom Cook has been fascinathe success ed since a young child. Her enthrallment with ly owned the most legendary conductor of the Undert between ground Railroad continued into adulthood. In

fact, Cook’s latest authored release is a text titled “Conversations With Harriett,” which consists of 22 vignettes of posthumous discussions she’s had with the late freedom fighter. Most importantly, Harriett’s serves as an extension of Cook’s own brand of activism. For a little background, Cook began her community work while a media and communications major at the University of the Arts when she started a club called Positive Minds, a haven for young girls who had been adjudicated and were living in a veritable youth jail. Cook has also worked for Yes Philly, where she taught young people who had either dropped out or were forced out of high school by infusing the arts into academics. Additionally, one summer, a South Philly family opened their doors to Cook and her youth, which resulted in the home being transformed into an art exhibit. “I took to the streets, and my idea was that young people weren’t being given an opportunity to voice their concerns,” Cook explained. SEE HARRIETT, PAGE 8

‘I imagine that it could have very interesting results and impact to have Black women now at the helm of things because we have a very different perspective on what this country is and what it gets to be,’ said Harriett’s Bookshop founder Jeannine A. Cook. Image | Courtesy Jeannine A. Cook PHILADELPHIA WEEKLY | APRIL 30 - MAY 7, 2020

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The grand opening at Harriett’s Bookshop saw a crowd of hundreds, and the shop has sold out of materials twice in its fledgling months. Image | Courtesy Jeannine A. Cook

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“They weren’t being heard in a major way and they didn’t have access to communications tools. At that time, [these] young people didn’t have internet, they didn’t have cameras, they weren’t [on] cell phones. That was just what I thought was really important. When I think of activism, sometimes I think of people marching in the street and my activism hasn’t looked like that. Mine just happened on street corners and it’s happened in neighborhoods. Those are the types of things that I considered to be activism and the ways in which I’ve been able to really be on the ground with real people, voicing their concerns and helping their ideas to be heard.” Cook’s ministry has not been restricted to local grounds. She says that she has taken her activism abroad to empower and enlighten youth on foreign soil as well. “I’ve been invited to come teach in Nairobi. I’ve been invited to come teach in Birmingham, UK, where I’ve taught racism, colonialism and imperialism to youth from 16 countries around the world, using creative writing as a tool and a strategy for them to do organizing work,” she revealed. Cook decided to stay in Philadelphia after college, following the birth of her child and her mother’s sale of her childhood home in Hampton. One of the reasons she loves the city is because she learned it was the first place Tubman came when she escaped enslavement in Maryland, but she has grown to love the city for much more. “I’m from the South. I was raised in Virginia, so it’s slightly slower than I enjoy. I like Philly because Philly is still a city, but it’s also a town in a way,” Cook observed. “Philly people know who you are. It’s not New York where you might never see [someone again]. You’re going to see the same people moving throughout time in Philadelphia and that’s very important to me. It’s a special thing about Philly that you can’t find in a lot of other big cities.” The consolidation and utilization of Cook’s experience, wisdom, vision, talents and principles have resulted in an oasis of thought and expression for women activists, seasoned and emerging. After the slaying of Mike Brown, Jr. in Ferguson, MO, at the hands of police officer Darren Wilson in August 2014 and the plethora of police-involved killings of unarmed Black people that followed, a noticeable swath of Black women leaders was ushered in to head the charge of the overall Black Lives Matter movement. The #MeToo movement, which has valiantly challenged our society’s toxically patriarchal view and treatment of women, was founded by a Black woman in Tarana Burke. This feminine social justice renaissance is in stark contrast to the male-dominated leadership of the Civil Rights Movement during the Jim Crow Era. Cook looks to uphold this trend through Harriett’s Bookshop, especially with the uncertainty of the days ahead with the COVID-19 outbreak

looming and redefining reality for everyone. “This country was built on the backs of Black women. Like, that’s a group of people who had never led this country,” said Cook. “I imagine that it could have very interesting results and impact to have Black women now at the helm of things because we have a very different perspective on what this country is and what it gets to be.” Cook foresees the days ahead as a symbolic retelling of the Egyptian mythological tale of Osiris’ body being dismembered by his evil brother, Set, and scattered throughout the Earth, with his goddess wife, Isis, travailing to regroup the ancient god-king. “Isis was just responsible for going and putting those pieces back together, and that was her form of leadership,” Cook reflected. “I think a lot about this being The Age Of Isis.” In the future, Cook is aiming for Harriett’s to become an incubator-of-sorts for activists, following in the tradition of businesses in the turbulent 1960s that used their buildings as training grounds for young organizers. “We have a space at Harriett’s that I call The Underground, that’s our basement,” she explained. “I’m like, yeah, The Underground needs to be for private conversations and used to be a place where people can come and, you know, do the work.” Aside from providing a space for women’s work, Harriett’s has seen some early success. The grand opening hosted a crowd of hundreds who gathered to support, according to Cook, and the shop has sold out of materials twice in its fledgling months. Harriett’s has also been the site of various events such as its Whiskey Writer’s Club where folks get together and write in a group led by a selected author over whiskey cocktails provided by a bartender. Since the coronavirus lockdown, Cook has adapted by transitioning Harriett’s to more of an online retailer that people are still patronizing. Furthermore, Harriett’s has been supportive of organizations and programs by designing online lesson plans based on books for their children. The shop will also be hosting online book clubs and providing web-based book reviews as Cook continues to curate the shop’s offerings. Most recently, Cook announced the “Essentials For Essentials” program, a benefit where followers are urged to buy books from a wish list for 50 frontline workers from the emergency departments of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Presbyterian Medical Center. Cook doesn’t see Philly as the beginning and end of her endeavors. Having a mother who was born in Trinidad, she looks to expand her entrepreneurship globally once the world returns to some semblance of normalcy. “Yes, I started in Philly, but I don’t think I’m finishing here,” she forecasted. “I think that the world is my home and so I’ve got to be able to move about.”

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Congress must support nonprofits during pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic threatens the health of millions in this country and around the world. It also presents additional challenges for more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, their caregivers, the research community and the nonprofits serving these vulnerable populations. I have seen the complications firsthand COVID-19 has cause for my family member who was living with Alzheimer’s. Thankfully, Congress can act to help the Alzheimer’s and dementia community during this crisis by including provisions to support the community in the fourth economic relief package. Economic relief package No. 4 would be promoting Alzheimer’s awareness to, first, promote the Alzheimer’s Awareness to Prevent Elder Abuse Act. It would require the Department

of Justice to develop best practices to assist professionals who support victims of abuse living with Alzheimer’s. Next, it would also include the bipartisan improving HOPE for Alzheimer’s Act, which would increase the use of the care planning benefit to help more families by educating clinicians on the Alzheimer’s and dementia care planning services available through Medicare. Lastly, during this crisis, nonprofits are providing tremendous support to the communities they serve, despite facing economic hardships. Congress must establish an exclusive fund to support nonprofits with between 500 to Image | Priscilla Du Preez 10,000 employees, including loan forgiveness to ensure charities like the Alzheimer’s Association can continue to effectively serve the communities that depend on them.

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America’s pastime via Taiwan The world has been flipped on its head. As U.S. The games are broadcast live through Eleven Sports Taiwan. the COVID-19 pandemic has changed every Although the competition is nowhere near aspect of our daily lives, it is still difficult to MLB (more comparable to low-level minor accept the new normal. league teams), it is a lot of fun to watch. The As doctors and nurses tirelessly work the Brothers Elephants and Fubon Guardians front lines, millions of people have been laid off, had their hours reduced, or now work- are not exactly the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, but it is still competitive ing remotely from home. Kids cannot attend their schools, theaters and restaurants are baseball. The Eleven Sports Taiwan English broadcast team of Richshuttered, and now ard Wang and Wayne even public parks are Image | Christopher Campbell Scott McNeil have a closed. quirky chemistry much And to make matlike Larry Andersen ters worse, we do not and Scott Franzke. It have sports to take is funny to hear them our minds off the daily talk about Taiwan ballstruggle. My son and I park food including had Opening Day tickrice cakes mixed with ets for the Phillies on pig’s blood and a peanut April 2. This is a new sauce (no thanks!). tradition we started The CPBL was foundand look forward to ed in 1989 and currently every year. Once Major has four teams with a League Baseball canfifth to join the league celled spring training, I in 2021. Some former had a strong feeling the MLB players are in Taiseason was going to be wan, including ex-Depostponed indefinitely. troit Tigers pitcher I am not a huge sports Ryan Carpenter. Manny fan, but I really look Ramirez played briefly forward to spring and for the EDA Rhinos in the baseball season. 2013. A Philadelphia Sitting at Citizens Bank Park, having a beer, enjoying the sunshine connection is Lisalverto Bonilla who signed and warm weather, and watching a game is a with the Phillies organization in 2008. Bonilla played briefly on their Gulf Coast League perfect Sunday afternoon. With no baseball being played in the Unit- team before being traded to the Texas Ranged States, I have found an outlet to fill the ers. He now pitches in the CPBL. Waking up at 6 a.m. to watch baseball on void. Through Twitter, I can watch live action baseball in Taiwan. The Chinese Profession- Twitter being played in Taiwan is not an ideal al Baseball League (CPBL) started playing situation. However, it is a sign that brighter days in empty ballparks on April 11. The teams play in empty stadiums (except for cheer- are ahead for all of us. And until I can watch leaders and mascots) due to social distancing the Phillies, I am going to be cheering on the guidelines. Taiwan acted early against the Ratuken Monkeys this season. Their player Lin Li reminds me a little bit of a young COVID-19 situation and are a few months Chase Utley. Go Monkeys! ahead of flattening the curve compared to the – Jason Love | Philadelphia

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U.S. carbon emissions are dropping Increased natural gas consumption helped bring down U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in 2019, according to a recent report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Chances are you haven’t heard. That’s because the mainstream media and environmentalists insist on condemning the Trump administration for championing fossil fuels, even though the United States is doing a better job at reducing emissions than many other countries that signed the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement. Americans can credit much of this success to the fracking boom, which has made natural gas more plentiful. Cheap, abundant natural gas has gradually been displacing coal, which emits about twice as much carbon dioxide. A recent study found that coal-fired power generation dropped 18 percent last year, the lowest level since 1975. The media rarely report such positive developments. Image | Ygor Lobo They prefer to focus on things like the Climate Action Tracker, a tool funded by three climate-research organizations to chart emissions reductions in 32 countries. The Tracker ranks countries based on compliance with the Paris Agreement, which the United States began withdrawing from last year. The Tracker ranks the United States “critically insufficient” when it comes to reducing carbon emissions. But we aren’t the only ones receiving bad marks. According to the Tracker, only two countries, Morocco and Gambia, are “Paris Agreement Compatible.” Six others were rated only “Compatible.” Not one of those eight is a developed economy. One of the problems with such assess-

ments is that they fail to account for important differences between the countries it ranks. For instance, the United States is the third-largest country in the world by geographic size and has the third-largest population in the world. Only Russia and Canada are geographically larger, but both have much smaller populations. In theory, smaller countries – many of which are able to rely on public transportation in urban areas – should have fewer probImage | Justin Bautista lems reducing emissions. And while most larger U.S. cities have some form of public transportation, there are vast swaths of the country where the population is too thin to make public transportation practical. People have no other option than to drive. Regardless of what the critics say, the United States is still making significant reductions in carbon emissions. After dropping by more than 2 percent in 2019, energy-related carbon dioxide emissions are estimated to drop by 2 percent again in 2020 and by 1.5 percent in 2021, according to the EIA. If the agency is correct, in 2021 emissions will be at their lowest since 1991 – even though we’ll have a much larger population and economy than we did 30 years ago. Other countries could soon post gains like this, as the United States continues exporting liquefied natural gas around the world. These exports are poised to help many countries, including China, pivot away from coal and reduce their energy-related carbon emissions. U.S. emissions reductions rarely make headlines. But that doesn’t change the fact that natural gas helps clean up our environment.

Merrill Matthews is a resident scholar with the Institute for Policy Innovation in Dallas, Texas. Follow him on Twitter @MerrillMatthews.

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RAPID REMARKS The rampant COVID-19 chatter across social media has calmed slightly. This has also made for great commentary on behalf of you, the people of Philadelphia. Lots to say on the Eagles draft, Tuesday’s flyover from the Thunderbirds and more were all up for discussion. Here’s a tiny taste. I know lots of people are excited about this! @BlueAngels @AFThunderbirds to fly over the #Philly area around 2 p.m. Tuesday to salute frontline COVID-19 responders. @TrangDoCBS3

Everything I love about #Philly - folks participating in a random dance party on a vacant lot. Neighbors were sharing beers and snacks. It was sunny and a little chilly but felt so good to be outside. @Kelli_Jo_

Ur over thinking reality #Wentz has history of getting injured Why not ace backup #Foles got us #SuperBowl as backup QB drafted 88th 3rd round Drafting #JalenHurts worth #53 Birds had an excellent draft Too easy to be negative #Eagles #NFLDraft #philly inquirer.com/eagles/jalen-h… @JosephSlavik

Hey howie! Can’t please everyone my brother! The draft was solid! Drafting receivers that can get open and get separation! Solid safety help and remember!!!! Nobody is talking about the moves that were made in free agency on defense!!! #philly #Philadelphia #Eagles @PRIZ_Money

Niggas be in for a surprise. After realizing 1 minute in how crazy the head is, they also realize how fat this ass is with a small waist, and you know the rest! #philly can’t lie this shit is fat wouldn’t even know! Lol @CrazyHeadGame

The City has so many other options INSTEAD of laying people off when it comes to plugging this budget hole. Your bit of Monday activism is to Sign and Share to tell .@PhillyMayor! No Budget Cuts, No Layoffs: Fully Fund City Services. https://actionnetwork.org/ petitions/no-budget-cuts-no-layoffsfully-fund-city-services Amidst all of the anguish, uncertainty @UnionLibrarian and sadness lately — it’s hopeful to see an artist (unfortunately recovering from #Philly Have y’all seen that Thick COVID-19) have the spirit and desire Yellow Pollen that we get yearly? Coatto create music and inspire others to ing our cars and Killing us softly or did do the same! #WeWillGetThroughThis #Corona take that from our Lives also? #JazzLives #Philly #Jazz @T_Lookin @ChrisJazzCafe2

Everyone I speak to has such a unique perspective on #COVID19. Just got off a Zoom with my #Philly phamily and 1 cousin explained how hard it’s been to serve 700+ meals (daily) at the homeless shelter she directs. 1 works facilities at a nursing home, another a tech at CVS. @EdTechEgan

“Two pairs of eye goggles have been issued to officers who work on wagon crews, transporting prisoners - they will clean the goggles at the end of their shift, and then share them with officers who ride in the wagon on next shift.” #Philly #Philadelphia @LepprdQueen

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o you enjoy “The Daily Show”? If so, you have Lizz Winstead to thank. Winstead, a co-creator and former head writer of the show, has emerged as a critically acclaimed political writer and producer. As a performer, Winstead brought her political wit to “The Daily Show” as a correspondent and later to the radio waves co-hosting “Unfiltered,” Air America Radio’s mid-morning show with citizen of the world and Hip Hop legend Chuck D, and political big brain Rachel Maddow. Her comedic talents have been recognized in Entertainment Weekly’s 100 most Creative People issue and she was nominated Best Female Club Performer by The American Comedy Awards and has appeared numerous times on television including HBO’s “Women of the Night.”

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PHILADELPHIAWEEKLY.COM @PHILLYWEEKLY She had been touring with friends on the Feminist Buzzkills of Comedy Tour. The tour usually plays once a month in New York, but was going around the country providing fans with some of the best stand ups in the country. Then COVID-19 happened, and everything changed. PW recently caught up to Winstead to talk about the impact of the pandemic lockdown on her tour and what she has planned for when everyone can go outside and play again. You are – or were – out on the Feminist Buzzkills of Comedy Tour. Have the coronavirus and all of the restrictions that accompany it impacted that tour? The spring dates have been canceled and we are hoping to add the canceled spring dates to fall. Considering that the proceeds of the tour go toward helping clinics that provide reproductive care, it is a double whammy as we are watching states use COVID as a way to make access to abortion harder and in some states impossible, by handing down executive orders to halt to procedures. Is it more difficult to be funny now, given the severity of the virus? Is it too soon to joke about it? Should comedians even be worried about saying something that might seem inappropriate? Humor in the time of crisis can often be the thing that gets us through it. Across all social platforms, comedians and hilarious regular folks have been bringing humor to all aspects of this pandemic, from the government bumbling, to our fear of the virus, to hosting stand-up house parties, humor is crucial in helping us all find our shared outrage and shared humanity. Virus or no virus, 2020 will be an awesome year for a political satirist. What are some of the topics and who are some of the people you are looking forward to talking about? Seriously, who isn’t? Presidents, prime ministers, governors, talk show buffoons, a British Royal and even a Tiger King! It is an embarrassment of riches. With millions of people self-isolating, and virtually no live events to attend, at least here in Philly, where should they turn

for comic relief? What are your recommendations for the best comedy on TV, the internet, streaming services, social media, etc.? I am watching Mike Birbiglia talking to great comics on Insta, TikTok is giving me life, and any and every comedian you know and love is either doing house concerts or offering up cool content you may not have gotten in different circumstances. I am on FB, Twitter and Insta, as well tapping into who I am and how I am coping and talking with fans about how we feel is really fun. You have raised millions of dollars for Planned Parenthood and NARAL. Will you explain to our readers why abortion access is such an important topic, especially in these political times? What’s the best way for them to get involved in protecting abortion rights? The best way to get involved is to follow my nonprofit organization Abortion Access Front, @accessfront on social and aafront.org to get on the mailing list. We will keep you informed about what is happening with the relentless assaults on reproductive rights and give you a variety of ways you can fight back. We deliver content in ways that keep you engaged, using humor and outrage to expose the rampant hypocrisy of those who feel entitled to control our bodies. Abortion rights are paramount to ensuring a person’s full humanity. If a government decides that it has a right to control reproduction, it has decided it has the right to decide how you live your life, what is best for you, what you can handle and what options you should have when it comes to medical care. A society that regulates the choices, goals, and dreams, of some of its citizens is not a free society. What are the best ways for people to keep track of everything you’re up to and commenting on? Follow me @lizzwinstead on all platforms. What’s ahead for you in 2020 post-virus? Can we expect to see you in Philly or just on the airwaves? I hope so, but since a post-virus world is still far off, who knows what the plan will be? In the meantime, you can get your fill of me all day, every day in your living room!

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ou know why I be- of bringing in new QB Jalieve that things len Hurts apparently has the sort-of goofy, dramatic and might be getting messy ramifications in back to Philly’s draft choices some-sorta as having eight “Dolonormal – BY A.D. the old normal, not a AMOROSI res”es, two “Maives” and however many Ed new normal, especialHarrises appeared on ly since Gov. Wolf says the futuristic HBO sethat Philly is nowhere ries on Sunday night. near the stages of re-opening So, cheers Philly. We’re in a mad plan that already resembles the confounding plo- all arguing about the Eatline of this season’s “West- gles, rather than worrying about hospital beds or findworld”? The football draft. The ing the right COVID-19 mask complicated controversies on Etsy. We’re back, baby.

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PHILADELPHIAWEEKLY.COM @PHILLYWEEKLY I’m paying attention to the little things so that you don’t have to. For example, when South Street’s venerable Bridget Foy’s restaurant at the corner of 2nd & South (open since 1978) was badly smoke and water damaged in a 2017 electrical fire, the 1800s-built property was to be razed and hopefully re-opened within the 2020s. Before this moved forward, Foy’s owners bought out the neighboring corner of 2nd & Baimbridge for the critically and dining publicly acclaimed Cry Baby Pasta and the sun shined. OK. That took a second to explain. Anyway, Cry Baby Pasta is going along fine-as-red-wine within the COVID-19 take out stakes, when, suddenly, familiar menu items from the old Bridget Foy’s are appearing on the take-out and delivery menu. Again, this might seem like a small thing, but to anyone who made BF a go-to eatery, this is a big deal. New music Missing the 4-20 holiday by mere days was Asher Roth – Philadelphia rapper, marijuana activist, and creator of the Olde Kensington Trash Club (that’s not a band, but rather an actual park cleanup and beautifying committee) – when he quietly released his new album, Flowers on the Weekend, the other day. On the Retrohash Records label, Roth – the man behind the verdant, North Philly community-first venue Sunflower Hill – now makes hiphop about gender politics rather than weed and frat rapping, and has a cool new track called “Cher in Chernobyl,” of which I am most fond. Rock on. #HoofersAtHome Know what I like? A lot? Tap dancing. Seriously. Whether it’s a pair of Jimmy Choos or Allen Edmonds Park Avenue Cap-Toe Oxfords, cram a tap on the toe and heel and let’s get to clicking and clacking. That’s why I’m over the moon that Philly’s Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble, located on S. 21st Street, has been hot on a new project #HoofersAtHome – a series of short dance films that keep their roster of professional dancers rehearsing remotely while bringing tap fans like me much-needed noise and rhythm. Managing Director Katie Budris and ensemble dancer and videographer Meg Sarachan came up with #HoofersAtHome, and check out http:// www.ladyhoofers.org/ for the Hoofers homestyle flash dances. Jazz Month April was, and is, Jazz Appreciation Month. However, unless you sat home listening to your Rahsaan Roland Kirk albums (I still keep “Theme for the Eulipions” at my fingertips), or were lucky enough to catch Sunday’s Ars Nova “Quarantine Concerts” with Philly jazz-bos Monette Sudler and Uri Caine (accessible here https://ess.org/the-quarantine-concerts), there’s not been much jazz to appreciate on the live tip as of late. Thankfully though, jazz in Philly is a happening, breathing organism – even when it’s at its saddest. First, there’s Harry Hayman IV. You’ve known the always dapper, sartorially smooth manager-director since the old days of Zanzibar Blue, when it was on 11th Street, between

Spruce and Pine, and mixed poets and wordy rapping hoods with this city’s top tier jazz and soul players, 1990s style. I was there. He was there. We know who else was there, so no fronting on this one. Anyway, he’s stayed a part of the Bynum Family’s jazz and food operations up through the present day of South Jazz Parlor, and has lived to write, produce and direct that tale, cinematically (and several others, what from trailers you can find for his cocaine-and-clubdaze script “An Appetite for Destruction,” “Hi, I’m Dominic,” and “36 Hours”). Anyway, the new film that Hayman is seeking completion funds for is “Metronome,” a noir-ish flick about the roots of Zan-Blue in the Cadillac Club, the North Philly nightspot owned by Benjamin and Ruth Bynum that played host to the likes of Aretha, George Benson and Philly’s Billy Paul, the latter of whom recorded a long out-of-print live album there – and yep, I have a copy. “I am writing it as a present to Robert Bynum, with an original soundtrack too,” said Hayman. “Even wrote a song for him called “Lighthouse.” Orrin Evans, James Posyer, BAD PLUS, are on the score...Lee Mo, Gerald Veasley too… going to be dope.” Check out the trailer and drop Harry some ducats at one of his METRONOMETHEMOVIE socials. Act4Music If we’re mentioning Philly’s Lee Mo – jazz and R&B vocalist and composer extraordinaire, Temple U grad – and we saying she’s involved in “Metronome” as well as finishing a new solo album for release by 2020’s end, it’s probably crucial too to bring up her involvement in The Act4Music streaming series festival put together by fellow local jazz masters Anthony Tidd and Earnest Stuart this weekend and featuring jazz-bos across the globe (https://act4music.org/product/new-yorkphilly-and-melbourne). Bootsie Barnes Lastly, the god of Philly jazz saxophone, composer-player-educator Odean Pope, took some time away from mixing his upcoming new album of originals recorded with Lee Smith and Bobby Zankel to talk about fellow Philly horn man Bootise Barnes who passed away this week. Barnes, like Pope, had every opportunity to make it big and stay in New York City during the post-Bop scene of the late 1950s. “Worrying about making money though.… It took time away from rehearsing, from learning,” said Pope of his and Barnes’ more affordable Philly as a place where they could learn and experiment at their own pace. While Pope became a lion of the concert hall, Barnes became THE club king – if you didn’t see Bootsie blowing hard at one bar or another, it wasn’t a weekend. “Bootsie had his own sound which he developed in Philly, and he was his own man,” said Pope. “I will miss him.” We all will, Mr. Pope.

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hile working at local food Boys, Barbara Streisand, Anthony Kiedis, Cher, Hank Azaria, and more. Through a stands in South Philadelphia in the Italian Market, connection with Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur David Myers, by age 11, Nick Liberato learned he needed to Liberato discovtruly dive into every aspect of the ered his second BY EUGENE business in front and in back of love – surfing and snowboardZENYATTA house to become a true restauraing. Combining the two passions, teur himself, and that’s just what Nick followed his love, and while he did. working at a local surf shop on In just a few years, Liberator’s catering the West Coast, started his own catering company – Calidelphia – that led to him business began to thrive and he acquired the long-time Venice fixture, the Venice preparing meals for top celebrities includWhaler. The business struggled to move ing Will Smith, Tom Hanks, The Beastie

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forward prior to Liberato’s arrival. He took the business at the Venice Whaler from a mere $300,000 in yearly sales to a whopping $4 million in sales. Leading the charge as executive chef, Liberato made a similar move with The Pier House, and continues to acquire, consult and invigorate other businesses throughout Los Angeles and internationally with his expertise. From there, it was off to the world of television. Cutting his teeth on culinary shows like Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters” and Spike TV’s “Bar Rescue,” Liberato is now taking on his next worldwide adventure as an expert on Netflix’s “Restaurants on the Edge,” as the six-episode premiere season takes viewers to some of the world’s most spectacular locations: Malta, Hong Kong, Tobermory, Costa Rica, Austria, and St. Lucia. “Restaurants on the Edge” is a premium lifestyle docuseries that invites viewers into some of the world’s most stunning locations, with a team of experts: Liberato, chef Dennis Prescott, and interior designer Karin Bohn. They not only transform the restaurants, but the owners’ outlooks as well. To do this, the close-knit, light-hearted team taps into the soul of the restaurant’s surroundings and communities, incorporating local tastes, flavors and textures – remodeling in a way that is uplifting and sets the reinvigorated business and owners up for future success. Now, as restaurants all over, including those in his hometown of Philadelphia, struggle with the impact of the coronavirus and stayat-home orders, PW caught up with Liberato to talk about what restaurants and diners should be doing now to prepare for better days ahead. We’ve all seen the stories about how hard restaurants are getting hit by COVID-19. While every restaurant is different, is there any general advice or tips you can offer restaurateurs to weather the storm? Absolutely, constantly keep reinventing yourself and your brand to stay relative to the times. In this time, we need to stay active with social media, what you’re offering (if open) and how easy and safe the pickup is. Post pics and videos so they are not walking in not knowing what to expect. You will be surprised not only how much the social following will grow but how much your actual revenue grows at your restaurant because you are

staying in contact. Once the virus passes and the stay-athome orders are lifted, how long do you think it will take for business to pick back up at restaurants? Should restaurateurs be preparing now for a return to “normal” business conditions? We should be thinking as positive as we possibly can in a time like this. Always adapting to whatever challenges of course, but, when this is lifted, you wanna be ready to rock n roll. Don’t let your guard down and do whatever it takes to stay connected with the community. How important is it for diners to be supporting their favorite restaurants right now? What impact is their take-out or delivery order, or gift card purchase making? Clearly it’s very important in a time like this to do whatever they can to support and be safe themselves. Buying gift cards, using takeaway and delivery options are great and making big impacts on some businesses, but small on others. Simple things that can be executed quickly at a good price is the winning solution right now. If you have a liquor license and do to-go cocktails, I think that a great way to generate that much more revenue. Any advice on how to protect yourself when picking up curbside at restaurants? Curbside pickups should be done without any human contact. Gloves, mask and possibly the food being left on the hood of the car. Receipt in bag, no cash exchange and of course the food being packed properly. What does life look like for restaurants and their patrons a year from now – assuming the virus has passed by then? Will what we’re going through now have any lasting effects on how restaurants are operated or the services they offer? Will diners’ behavior and expectations change? Assuming that this has cleared up by then, I would say it will most definitely affect seating charts. Communal seating could be something of the past. Possibly servers are wearing masks and gloves, and takeaway concepts/ food halls become more popular. If we think back to 2007 when the last recession was, the restaurants were hit hard then but nothing like this. But what came out of that was the food truck scene. This will most definitely push us into new times and great things will come out of a bad time.

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“We should be thinking as positive as we possibly can in a time like this. Always adapting to whatever challenges of course, but, when this is lifted, you wanna be ready to rock n roll.”

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THE RUNDOWN What we’re reading.... Banished from Johnstown: Racist Backlash in Pennsylvania

This book has more backstory than the actual plot itself. For starters, its cover was created by an artist who has been an outspoken critic of gentrification, specifically in Pittsburgh, and it was one of the top Hispanic-American history books when it dropped in January. This book depicts how one racist mayor of a Pennsylvania town exiled 2,000 Black and Hispanic citizens in 1923, a story that became a national scandal.

Biz Mackey: A Giant Behind the Plate

The Night Police: Beyond the Line of Duty

We’re a fan of reads inspired by true life stories; this new book from authors Chris Berg and Paul James Smith looks at policing America, as a group of officers retells some of their wildest, craziest and even hilarious stories from their time on the force. These men thrived on adrenaline, and, reading these tales, it’s obvious to see why. | $16.59

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Baseball experts will tell you that Biz Mackey was the best catcher in black baseball history. A career that lasted close to 30 years in the Negro Leagues was chronicled by historian Rich Westcott in addition to an insightful look at Philadelphia’s impact on the League and baseball as a whole. With Westcott as a former Philadelphia writer, this book printed by Temple Press, the story of Mackey and his time in Philly, has a local feel history buffs and sports fans alike can’t put down. | $14.95

Larry Gets Lost in Philadelphia

For you parents out there, take your kids on this illustrated tour of Philadelphia every night before bed and pre-post parenting cocktails of Pete and his dog Larry. Larry gets a whiff of a cheesesteak from Pat’s or Geno’s (which one exactly is debatable) and goes missing. Pete and his family then take your kids for a tour all over the city looking for this dog, who probably ended up having way more fun than they did. The parents in our editorial newsroom approve. | $17.99

Mental Toughness: Train Your Brain

We all could use a little bit of this, and this audiobook from G.S. Smith comes at the right time, as anxiety is high. According to Smith, “every goal and every great achievement are first designed in the mind.” Right now for some, that great achievement is getting out of bed and putting on pants that don’t have an elastic waistband. But it’s those little changes that can make a monster difference as we all try to conform to this new way of life. | $14.95

Evicted: Poverty and Profit and an American City

You could put this story in almost any major American city – or town for that matter – and it would be a riveting tale. But this one takes place in Milwaukee as author Matthew Desmond follows eight families struggling to make ends meet and more so, struggling to make the rent. It’s a look at all the things that add up to the inevitability of homelessness for far too many Americans. The book is a national bestseller and two chapters in, it’ll be clear as to why. | $17.

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Riverwards Produce

This market isn’t a co-op, but its intimate feel certainly gives off that vibe. Riverwards has a great fresh foods selection and, for now, a great selection of meats. Also, if you’re a snacker, its bulk dried fruits and nuts selection is sinful. Since COVID-19, the store is only letting in five customers at a time Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. It’s closed to the public on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, but offers orders for pickup on those days. Just make sure you call about a day ahead. | 2200 E. Norris St. riverwardsproduce.com/

Can’t stand waiting in line in front of a big box store or supermarket to shop three at a time? Yeah, neither can we. So stay small and shop local courtesy of these area cooperatives that are waiving your needing to be a member.

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Where we’re shopping.... Weavers Way

This community-owned grocery store is chock full of great produce, fresh locally grown meats and more. They have two stores, one in Mount Airy and the other in Chestnut Hill, that have modified their hours due to COVID-19, but both offer home delivery and curbside pickup for those who need it. If you do head to the store though, just remember to bring your mask or you may not be able to shop. | 8424 Germantown Ave., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. weaversway.coop/

Mariposa Food Co-op

This market is coming up on 50 years serving West Philadelphia. With an awesome produce selection and affordable goods, Mariposa is a great place to shop. Hours vary by day since COVID-19 hot, so if you’re thinking of checking it out certainly call ahead. For example, Tuesdays and Thursdays have been designated for curbside pickup only between 9:30-2 p.m. and stores are only open to shoppers between 5-9 p.m. | 4824 Baltimore Ave. mariposa.coop/

Kensington Community Food Co-op

This quasi-new, super clean co-op offers special hours for high-risk shoppers and has modified their hours to support those in need. Produce options are limited, but they do have a great selection of dry goods in store. Attached to the market is a beer garden with some of the best craft brews around. Store is closed Mondays. | 2670 Coral St. 10 a.m.8p.m. (9-10 a.m. for high-risk). http://kcfc.coop/

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Reading Terminal Market

This public market and its bevy of vendors are open for business daily. We don’t have to really get into why you need to shop here, if you’ve ever walked in and taken a look at the fresh produce, selection of dry goods and most importantly the prepared foods, we drop the mic on having to explain anything. Reading Terminal has limited hours, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and is now closed on Sundays. | 12th and Arch Sts. readingterminalmarket.org/

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Sell, sell, sell

Chances are you have some stuff you don’t need, but that other people would pay good money to get. Old, umm, vintage clothes, for example. Some old comic books. The granddaddy of all selling sites is eBay, but there are oodles of others out there. Lots of advantages here: more people are ordering online for delivery these days, you’ll clean out some stuff you don’t need and you’ll make bank.

Hours have been cut and jobs have been lost. But the bills keep rolling in. Here are a few side gigs that might get you through.

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Yes, close to 30 million Americans are out of work, but places like Amazon, grocery stores and anyplace that delivers are hiring. It might not be your best option, but, in these trying times, it is an option. At least you’ll have a paycheck.

Blog or podcast

Face it, you’ve always had something to say. So now is a good time to say it – and potentially grab a few extra dollars. Pick a platform – Instagram, YouTube, whatever – and pick up your smartphone. You’re good to go. If you can build an audience, you can begin to solicit sponsored posts. Plus, getting your emotions out and a bunch of things off your chest can prove cathartic in these times.

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Surely you’re good at something. You have experience and advice to share. These days, you can share your wisdom for others and get paid for it. Online tutoring has been around for awhile, but new opportunities pop up all the time Like Symposium, both a website and app, that allows you to reach out to others who might be willing to learn from you.

Fiverr has been around for a minute and the pay isn’t great, but it’s a great outlet for anyone who wants to freelance. Basically, just post what you’ll do for $5. Not a lot of money, right? But those $5 can add up, and you also can offer enhanced packages for more money.

OK, this is more of a long play, but now is the perfect time to check out online education and job training opportunities. Colleges offer online classes, as do businesses and even real estate schools. If you can get by without a paycheck for a bit, why not improve yourself and be ready for when things get back to what we hope is close to normal?

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The breweries we’re supporting this week...

Beer delivered to your door is such an awesome concept, we’d figure we’d serve up another round of visitphilly.com’s list of area craft breweries bringing the brews to you.

Yards Brewing Company 500 Spring Garden St. Yardsbrewing.com

Yards Brewing Company delivers orders of six-, 12- and 24-packs, sixtels, and even half kegs of its crowdpleasing beers to many Philadelphia neighborhoods. Delivery is offered from 11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. every day of the week, and deliveries are fulfilled within 48 hours of ordering.

Wissahickon Brewing Company 3705 W. School House Lane Wissahickonbrew.com

Get the best-selling beers – some named after wellknown landmarks in the immediate area – from this East Falls operation delivered to your doorstep if you live within a seven-mile radius of the brewery. Crowlers (or mason jars of the same size), four-packs and cases are all available.

Workhorse Brewing Company 2401 Walnut St. workhorsebrewing.com

King of Prussia residents living within a 10-mile radius of Workhorse Brewing Company can get a variety of its easy-to-drink ales, lagers and more delivered. The brewery is also delivering to most of Center City seven days a week.

Tired Hands Brewing Company 35 Cricket Terrace, Ardmore Tiredhands.com

The beloved Ardmore brewing company known for its milkshake IPAs delivers bottles and four-pack cans anywhere in Pennsylvania. Look to its Instagram feed for announcements about new can releases – they tend to sell out quickly!

Triple Bottom Brewing Company 915 Spring Garden St. Triplebottombrewing.com

Triple Bottom Brewing Co. in Callowhill delivers four packs and growlers of its carefully crafted beer via Joy Box, a customizable care package filled with treats from local small producers (Weckerly’s Ice Cream, Câphé Roasters, Third Wheel Cheese and more), to customers living at any Philadelphia address and select addresses in the suburbs each week. Online ordering opens on Fridays and ends at noon on Sundays. Check the map on the website for delivery zones.

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Aroused State Q: I’m a 31-year-old female. Last week, I sudsensitivity, swelling – in the absence of sexual denly started to experience an overwhelming, desire. compulsive, and near-constant state of physi“In other words, there is a disconnect becal arousal. I’ve masturbated so much looktween what is happening in one’s body and ing for relief that my entire lower mind,” said Jackowich, “and this region is super sore and swollen, can be both distressing and distractand still, it’s like my whole body is ing.” pulsating with this electric arousal And while you would think stress telling me to ignore the pain and do would tank your libido – and prelimit again. inary research shows that the panI have no idea if it’s normal to demic is tanking more libidos than suddenly have such a spike in libiit’s not – stress and anxiety can acdo, and I know a lot of people will tually be triggers for PGAD. say they wish they had this probAs you’ve learned, CA, you can’t lem, but it’s interfering with my masturbate your way out of this. So daily activities because I can’t focus what do you do? Unfortunately, it’s on anything else. My college classthe thing you’d really rather not do: es are suffering because of it. I’ve Call your doctor. even had to remove my clitoral hood “It’s important to meet with a piercing, which I’ve had for over 10 knowledgeable health-care provider years! @FAKEDANSAVAGE to ensure there is not another conI feel like I have all of the reasons cern present that may be responsi– high anxiety related to the panble for the symptoms and to access demic, being stuck with an alcoholic boyfriend treatment,” said Jackowich. “Research on in the house, tons of homework, finances are treatments for PGAD is relatively new, so it low – to warrant a lack of arousal so why am can be helpful to meet with a team of different I drowning in it? Everything I’m learning in health-care providers to find what treatments class states that sexual desire lowers through- would be most effective for you specifically. out the lifespan so why am I This could include a gynaeliterally pulsating with it? I cologist, urologist, pelvic really don’t want to call my floor physical therapist, neudoctor if I don’t have to. Any rologist, and/or psychologist insight would be appreciated. with expertise in sex thera– Chronically Aroused py.” Talking with your doc“There’s a general betor about this may be emlief that sexual arousal barrassing, I realize, and is always wanted – and it doesn’t help that many the more the better,” said doctors are unfamiliar with Robyn Jackowich. “But in rePGAD. Jackowich actualality, persistent and unwantly recommends bringing ed sexual arousal can be very printouts of information distressing.” pages and research papers Jackowich is a PhD candiabout the condition to your date at Queen’s University, where she works appointment and sharing them with your under the supervision of Dr. Caroline Pukall physician. And if your doc doesn’t take your in the Sexual Health Research Lab. Jackowich distress seriously and/or refuses to refer you has published numerous studies on Persistent to the specialists you need to see, CA, then Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD), a condition you’ll have to get yourself a new doctor. (You characterized by a constant or frequently recan find those information pages and research curring state of genital arousal – sensations, papers at sexlab.ca/pgad, where you can also

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your current you’re happy to provide her with a little reassurance when she’s feeling insecure about your ex but you’re not going to unfriend or unfollow her or anyone else. You can make an appeal to reason – you wouldn’t be with your current girlfriend if you were the sort of person who cut off contact with his exes – but if your current girlfriend is the irrationally jealous type… well, an appeal to reason won’t help. Irrationally jealous people are by definition incapable of seeing reason, UGHS, which is why they must be shown doors.

Q: I’ve rekindled a romance with an ex from a decade ago. We are long distance right now but getting very close. We have one recurring problem though. She does not like that I am friends with another ex. That ex has actually been a close friend for a very long time and our friendship means a lot to me. Our romantic relationship only lasted a few months. But since we did have a romantic relationship once, my current girlfriend sees my ex as a threat. I have reassured her several times that the relationship is in the past and we are now only friends. But my girlfriend doesn’t want me to communicate with her at all. She wants me to unfriend her on Facebook and unfollow her Instagram, and at least once a week she asks if we have been in contact. It is hard for me to throw a friend away to be in a relationship. Even though I don’t talk to my ex/friend all that regularly, I would like the option to at least check in every once in a while. Cutting her out of my life completely feels like a kind of death. I wish there was some way I could find a compromise but this seems to be one of those “all or nothing” things. I also don’t like this feeling of not being trusted and fear it could lead to other problems down the line. – Unhappy Girlfriend Has Sensitivities

Q: This isn’t a sexy question, but you are wise and I am confused. I have been friends with a woman for about 16 years. She’s very funny, creative, loves to have a good time. She’s also intense, not very bright, and my family and friends do not like her around. Now that we’re grown we do not see each other often, but I’ve been glad to maintain a friendship with her and get together now and again. Enter: my wedding. At the reception she made a fool of herself (and me) by going on some strange, racist rant. The racist thing really surprised and disappointed me, and when I asked her about it she shrugged it off like, “Oh, just add that to the list of dumb things I do when I’m drunk.” Other things she’d done when she’s drunk: two DUIs, waking up in jail with an assault charge, having sex with strangers, etc. It’s been about seven months since my wedding, and I’ve basically been ignoring her while trying to decide what to do. I love my friend, but I do not want her hurting anyone else on my watch. Do I call her up and end it? See her once a year when no ones around? Ignore her until she dies? – Loyal To A Fault

“As you’ve learned, CA, you can’t masturbate your way out of this. So what do you do? Unfortunately, it’s the thing you’d really rather not do: Call your doctor.”

I can see why your current girlfriend might feel threatened by your relationship with an ex, UGHS, seeing as she – your current girlfriend – was until very recently just another one of your exes. Since you got back together with her, the green-eyed monster whispers in her ear, what’s to stop you from getting back together with your other ex? What the green-eyed monster doesn’t say, of course, is that you had every opportunity to get back together with your ex and didn’t. And cutting off your ex now doesn’t mean you can’t get back together with her later. And what’s to stop you from getting together with one of the 3.5 billion women you haven’t already dated? You have to take a hard line on this. Tell

Tell your racist friend to give you a call after she gets sober and confront her about her racism then – you know, when she’s actually capable of remembering the conversation, reflecting on what you had to say, and perhaps changing for the better. If she can’t get both sober and better, LTAF, make sure she isn’t registered to vote and then ignore her until she dies. This week on the Savage Lovecast: Dan chats with our epidemiologist pal about the state of the pandemic, and also with the founder of the Badass Army – a group working to fight for victims of revenge porn. www. savagelovecast.com

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$1145 / 1br - New Special $100 off Rent ! Pet Friendly,Close to Center City. 2746 Belmont Avenue. We are within walking distance of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), and conveniently located near the shopping, gourmet restaurants, and exciting nightlife of Bala Cynwyd, Manayunk and Narberth. Our apartments will provide you easy access to City Avenue, I-76 and major Highways and Routes. This means you’re just minutes away from St. Joe’s, University of Pennsylvania, Jefferson University, Drexel University and Philadelphia University. As well you’ll find yourself eleven minutes away from Center City and five minutes away from the gorgeous Fairmount Park. Twenty Five minutes to KOP. Fantastic Location! Spacious one bedroom apartment home on the 5th floor with a great view! Open concept living room, large bedroom and ample closet space! 34b53fd4bead333baadd9791cecd3e19@hous.craigslist.org.

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$3295 / 2br - 1222ft2 - Center City’s newest HIGH END LUXURY APTS workout rooms HUGE ROOF DECK (16th and Race). Logan Square is the home of Center City’s newest premier Luxury apartment building. Amenities include an impressive, huge rooftop deck with stunning views and fully furnished. Real on-site fitness workout rooms on several floors, where you can get a complete workout without paying for pricey gyms. Basketball court. Beautifully designed lounge area. 24/7 doorman services and property management contact on site. What’s around? Everything! Walk to local landmarks like Rittenhouse and Logan Squares, The Parkway and its world-famous museums. Center City’s top dining and shopping districts are all within a short walk away. Easy commuting? Suburban station is only 2 blocks away! Various layouts available and offered. All feature the same high-end finishes throughout. Bright and contemporary interior. Hardwood floors in the living area. Carpeted bedrooms. Fully equipped kitchens with top brand stainless steel appliances, granite counters, breakfast bars and wooden cabinetry. Tiled bathrooms with great fixtures. Washer and dryer in every unit. High-efficiency air and heat systems. Cable and internet ready. CHOOSE FROM ONE, TWO OR THREE BEDROOM UNITS. SOME WITH PRIVATE BALCONIES & STUNNING VIEWS. Cat and dog friendly. Convenient application terms. 12 months lease term. Do not miss a great opportunity to live large and pay less in one of the city’s premier new apartment complexes. Shimi “Jimmy” Dahan. Cell: 215.327.1552.

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$1450 / 1br - 700ft2 - 1 Bedroom ~1 Bath~Midtown Center City~June Move In (1218 Walnut St. KEY FEATURES: Sq Footage: 700sqft. Bedrooms: 1 Bed. Bathrooms: 1 Bath. Lease Duration: 1 Year. Deposit: $500. Pets Policy: Cats & Dogs OK. Laundry: Shared. Floor: 10th. Property Type: Apartment. DESCRIPTION:1Bedroom, 1 bath, Hardwood. Enjoy living in the heart of Center City. See more at: http://www. pmcpropertygroup.com.

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$890 / 1br - 300ft2 - Cozy sunny one bed room apartment in Center City (1306 Pine St.) Sunny, Cozy one bedroom apartment in nice, quiet Center City area. Hardwood floor, tiled kitchen and bathroom. All rooms with ceiling fans. There is a small balcony attached. The unit is on third floor. Heat, gas and water are all included. Laundry in basement. Need $40 for credit check. Need first month, last month and security deposit to move in. Need long term lease. Available June 1. Parking space is available for additional fee. Please inquire at 609-247-3918 by text only.

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$1880 / 2br - 2 Bedroom~Midtown Center City (201 S. 13th). KEY FEATURES: Bedrooms: 2 Bed. Bathrooms: 1 Bath. Lease Duration: 1 Year. Deposit: $500. Pets Policy: Cats & Dogs OK. Laundry: Shared. Floor: 9th. Property Type: Apartment. DESCRIPTION: 2 Bedroom ~1 Bath, unit. Vinyl Laminate flooring, with carpeted bedroom. Kitchen nook. RENTAL FEATURES: Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Heat: baseboard heating. Hardwood floor. COMMUNITY FEATURES: Vintage building. Controlled access. Pmcpropertygroup.com.

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One-bedroom condo in the Center City West/Rittenhouse Square area (37 S 20th St #6C). Video can be provided upon request! This one-bedroom condo in the Center City West/Rittenhouse Square area is FULLY FURNISHED – just bring your bags! The stylish unit has a convenient, updated kitchen with granite countertop/backsplash and stainless steel appliances (including dishwasher and microwave), with contemporary furnishings throughout. The unit has hardwood floors, a tiled kitchen and bathroom, and a carpeted bedroom! Central Air Laundry in Building, Pets Allowed, Stainless Steel Appliances, Granite countertops, Hardwood floors. Contact us for more information. 5360b58fcd113660a313b10f28c34266@hous.craigslist.org.

Renovated

$1600 / 1br - 800ft2 - Big renovated 1 bedroom in Center City. Big renovated condo apartment available in Center City. West of broad a few blocks from Rittenhouse Square. Convenient to public transportation, bars and restaurants, walkable to everything. Unit was recently redone with hardwood floors throughout. Central Air. Laundry in unit. Stainless steel appliances. A few other properties available in nearby areas, Fitler Sq, Graduate Hospital, Rittenhouse, etc. Please email for more info. There are no fees. Pets are negotiable. 1st/Last/Security due at move in. 99eb7348cb9e3e8dbe3f670246073f8b@hous.craigslist.org.

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Affordable studio

$800 Affordable Rittenhouse Square Studio, Center City (20th and Chestnut). Rittenhouse Square area: 20th & Chestnut Streets. Affordable Studio Apartment - Only $800 per month, Heat, Hot water & Gas included. Available for Lease Date starting June 1 or Before. www. RobinApartments.com. Robin Apartments, Inc. – a family company for over 80 years. Viewings are available by appointment using social distancing. Heart of Center City Philadelphia – Just two blocks from Rittenhouse Square, Cable & Internet ready, Laundry Facilities on Premises, Within UP & Drexel Shuttle District, Walking distance to UP & Drexel & Hahnemann Hospital, Maintenance included, One cat allowed, Packages accepted at RE office for your convenience, Robin Apartments management graded A+ by University of Pennsylvania student survey eight years in a row, Leasing June 1 or before. Apartments can be viewed BY APPOINTMENT Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Roommate wanted

$400 / 1br - Bedroom + Private Bath Available in Center City (Washington Square West). Roommate wanted for a wonderful apartment in Washington Square West for $400 month + utilities. The good news: The bedroom available is 9x12 foot with a private shower & bathtub. The apartment’s shared spaces are furnished - living room, kitchen with breakfast bar, dining room. There is a washer and dryer in unit! The apartment is only shared with one other person. Two well behaved dogs live in the unit but no other pets are allowed per the landlord. The neighborhood is fantastic. We are 2 blocks from Acme and Whole Foods, and an easy bike ride all over the city. Street parking is available. About me - I’m a 29 y/o female working in arts marketing. I enjoy cooking, hiking, live music. If you’re interested in this place and want to set up a time of viewing, you should verify your profile first in 1minute just by going to www.saferoom2.site. c0147fdbe0d7355ca034a45d4daf64b1@hous.craigslist.org.

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$2500 / 2br - 880ft2 - One of the BEST Center City locations is now available for rent (1830 Manning St #2). One of the BEST Center City locations is now available for rent: 1830 Manning Street (Unit 2) a Tranquil Trinity Treasure located just 1 block South of Rittenhouse Square (between 18th/19th Streets) in a small, private gated community on a quiet street. This rental has 2 nice sized bedrooms (11x11 and 19x8) along with 2 FULL bathrooms, separate modernized kitchen with stainless steel appliances, full-sized washer and dryer in basement is included. Located close to Uni of Penn, Drexel University, University of Pennsylvania Hospital, CHOP, and all major public transportation. Sensational shopping, cafes, restaurants, nightlife and take-out are at your doorstep. Tenant pays utilities except water and sewer. Please ask about including your well behaved pet. This is a non smoking residence. All three floors of this trinity are air conditioned. Unit is vacant and ready to be occupied...by you! Pets Allowed Stainless Steel Appliances Hardwoodfloors. d17b2b8e301533739a025c00951e0afd@hous.craigslist.org.

Expanded studio

$2000 Center City Expanded Studio Apt w/Private Balcony. 1533 Chestnut Street near 15th & Ranstead St. The location of this private and residential building undoubtedly places you in the heart of Center City Philadelphia; steps away from City Hall, Rittenhouse Square, bars/restaurants, and the best retail shopping the city has to offer! The building itself has security code entry, and is beautifully designed with modern architecture and exposed brickwork. Please note there is a stairwell in the building in which all tenants must use to access their apartments. Our exceptional studio apartment comes fully furnished (as shown in pictures), and is equipped with the latest in modern technology/appliances. Everything from the kitchen amenities, bathroom fixtures, electronic blinds system, etc. are custom designed with high-end materials. We’ve upgraded the storage capability here by adding customized closets/cabinets; the studio also comes with in-unit laundry machines and a brand new Natuzzi Sleeper sofa! The private balcony is just off the side of the living room area. The rental price includes all utilities as well as WiFi. Small dogs and cats are welcome! The apartment is available now for showings; leases can be month to month, 6 months, or 12 months upon signing. Please contact us and ask to speak to Avery or Allyssa. You can also email us with any questions, we look forward to speaking with you. 7a754f3ef5003db2b9c47415b512c1a3@hous.craigslist.org.

Northern Liberties

$3255 / 2br - 1115ft2 - Stuck In Quarantine!? The Piazza Has Got You Covered (1050 N. Hancock St - Northern Liberties). ALL pets, of any size, are welcome here at The Piazza! Enjoy a spacious 2-bedroom home with your furry family members, right in the heart of Northern Liberties. Close to public transportation, restaurants and bars. Easy access to Center City and right next to Fishtown. Call today to schedule a tour of your new home! Some of the pet-related businesses within walking distance: Street Tails Animal Rescue, Doggie Style, Chez Bow-Wow, Liberty Lands Park, The Piazza Dog Park, Orianna Hill Dog Park, 2nd Street Animal Hospital Our leasing specialist is waiting for you! (833) 219-1535. 1 Month Rent Free & Garage Parking.

Penthouse loft

$2800 / 2br - Center City Penthouse Loft - Exposed Brick/ Private Rooftop Patio. 1533 Chestnut Street near 15th & Ranstead St. The location of this private and residential building undoubtedly places you in the heart of Center City Philadelphia; steps away from City Hall, Rittenhouse Square, bars/restaurants, and the best retail shopping the city has to offer! The building itself has security code entry, and is beautifully designed with modern architecture and exposed brickwork. Please note there is a stairwell in the building in which all tenants must use to access their apartments. Our exceptional two bedroom/two bathroom multi-level penthouse loft comes fully furnished (as shown in pictures), and is equipped with the latest in modern technology/ appliances. Everything from the kitchen amenities, bathroom fixtures, electronic blinds system, etc. are custom designed with high-end materials. The expansive rooftop patio put you right in the skyline with an incredible view of the city; the loft also comes with in-unit laundry machines and two brand new Natuzzi Sleeper sofas! The rental price includes all utilities as well as WiFi. Small dogs and cats are welcome! The penthouse is available now for showings; leases can be month to month, 6 months, or 12 months upon signing. Please contact us and ask to speak to Avery or Allyssa. You can also email us with any questions, we look forward to speaking with you. 387dba917f3234a9b9f3dd45cbc2b2b0@hous.craigslist.org.

SOHO style

$3100 / 2br - 1396ft2 - Enjoy Stunning SOHO Style Open Loft living in the heart of Center City (1352 South St #314). Enjoy Stunning SOHO Style Open Loft living in the heart of Center City and directly on the Avenue of the Arts. Close walking distance to world-class restaurants, shopping, theatre, and all that downtown has to offer. Welcome to your new 1400 FT 2BR 2BA home that will feature 20ft ceilings, European-style custom stainless kitchen, Brazilian hardwood floors, marble bathrooms, private balcony, floor to ceiling windows, Bosch Washer Dryer, and your own deeded parking spot. Built in 2007, your new building is the only ground up true loft building on the Avenue of the Arts. 1352 Lofts features 24/7 concierge services, Can be rented furnished for an additional 500/ month. Central Air Laundry in Building, Parking available, Pets Allowed, Hardwood floors, Stainless Steel Appliances. 0f5062dee7e03e4b88adce904459db70@hous.craigslist.org.

Pet friendly

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