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SANTA GIVES, ROBBERS TAKE Philly cops offer holiday crime prevention tips

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is the season to be jolly, as the song goes. But for armed robbers, burglars, pickpockets, purse snatchers and con artists, it’s open season – on you.

December has always been a peak month for crime.

Criminals like the holiday season, but not for any spiritual or sentimental reason. It’s simply a time of grand opportunity.

This year, with murders and other crimes on the rise, shoppers and revelers should be especially cautious, despite the claims of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner.

Krasner said, “We don’t have a crisis of lawlessness, we don’t have a crisis of crime, we don’t have a crisis of violence.” But I doubt that the many victims of crime and the families of the more than 524 people murdered here this year (as of Dec. 10) are buying that.

Krasner later walked back his much-criticized and much-ridiculed statement, claiming that he was taking responsibility for being “inarticulate.” Yet he could still not resist blaming others, as he does for the rise in crime, noting that his words were edited to “sound bites” by the media.

Overthe years that I’ve been covering the crime beat, a good number of Philly cops have

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teams, generally a male and a female, or two offered me advice on how one can avoid bemales. One tries to distract you, while the othcoming a crime victim, especially during the er tries to get your wallet or belongings.” holiday season.

A detective told me that people should be “There are some unscrupulous people out there and they go to work every day, like us, leery when someone calls, emails or comes to your door asking for charitable but their occupation is thievery,” I donations. He said that crooks will recall one officer telling me a few take advantage of your good cheer years ago. and holiday generosity to start a He said the most frequent crime charity exclusively for themselves. involves parked cars. He said that He suggested that people give only when people park their cars, they to charity organizations they know. should not leave camera bags, One officer told me that one coats, and other personal articles should try to avoid going out at in their parked car, as this was an night alone, especially during the invitation to a would-be-thief. holiday season. But if one has to, “Don’t carry large sums of monwalk in lit areas and in the center ey and don’t go alone to a bank of the sidewalk where someone ATM machine and take out large can’t jump out and attack. sums at night on a dark street,” he “Criminals are basically cowadded. ards and opportunists,” the officer Another officer told me that said. “As cowards, their victims during the holiday season there is are almost always senior citizens always a rise in theft and pickpockPAULDAVISONCRIME.COM and women – people they perceive ets. He said that men should nevas being unable to fight back. As er keep their wallet in their back opportunists, they are constantly pocket. It is better to have the walon the prowl, looking for a door with a flimsy let in the breast pocket of a shirt or jacket.

“While carrying presents in a crowded store lock or someone casually swinging a handbag on one finger.” or elevator, someone might bump into you or Be alert and aware of your surroundings, drop something in front of you,” the officer the officer advised. Like a shark, the thief and explained. “Be aware that the crooks work in

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purse snatcher will often pass you at least once. Proper body language is important, as you’re less likely to be attacked if you have a confident air about you.

“To protect your home while you’re out shopping, use anti-crime measures that create noise and light, as they are the best deterrents,” the officer explained. “An audible alarm or a good barking dog will send the common thief running.”

Try to park your car in a well-lit area, another officer advised.

“When returning to your car, have your keys in your hand, so you don’t appear vulnerable as you dig in your purse or pocket for the keys.”

He further advised that one not carry or flash a lot of cash at stores. He suggested that shoppers use a credit card.

He also suggested that one carry a purse tightly under an arm, or under the coat. And never lay the purse down on a counter, not even for a second.

“Remember, just as you go to your place of work to do your job the criminal’s job is to go out and steal,” the officer said.

Enjoy this holiday season, but remember, for robbers, it’s hunting season.

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

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OF ECONOMY AND CRIME

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lor Allen noted in Axios, trails the country’s nion power in the city may compel biggest metro areas, except for San Francisco. action on the city’s crime probIf skittish suburbanites don’t return to Center lem. Where Mayor Kenney, DisCity, it’ll be a hefty loss of tax revenue, fewer trict Attorney Krasner, and City Hall have failed, their political jobs will be created, and the city will feel emptier. donations may finally be under The strength of neighborhood community, threat.

Detailed in a press release, on the city’s culture, and its economy are all tied into keeping crime under control. This is not Friday, “members of SEIU Local 668 will be a fading concern, a temporary disturbance holding a rally outside the largest welfare office in Philadelphia, calling for the protection caused by the plague. It’s not going away until policy failures get fixed. Philadelof workers and community memphia has many things that could atbers amidst the rising violence tract potential residents, but if peoepidemic plaguing the city.” The ple don’t feel safe, none of it matters. union has organized breakout ralThe danger is in treating polilies throughout the week leading cy failures as temporary setbacks, up to Friday’s rally at 8th Street which then fade and are replaced. and Market.

That fix isn’t guaranteed, nor should “SEIU Local 668 member leaders it be seen as inevitable. So when a in Philadelphia have had enough-nearly 20,000-strong union causes it’s time we stand up against vioa ruckus over violence in the city, lence and protect workers and our it’s time to take note. Former Mayor communities alike,” the press reMichael Nutter, too, in ripping Kraslease said. ner for saying the city doesn’t have a It seems simple: When murders crisis of crime last week, shows that in the city are at an all-time high, there is a clear-eyed contingent in the government should priorithe city. Danger is at hand. tize public safety and order. Yet @ANTHONYHENNEN Philadelphia isn’t the only city that understanding has been slow with a murder spike, but it can to reach the top. At a time when strike to suppress it. Passive policing, where COVID-19 restrictions have been overly cautious (the mask mandate, requiring children officers stop engaging with the public or enforcing laws, needs to change. Social disages 5-11 to be vaccinated to eat in a restauruptions and atomization from the bonds of rant), action on crime has been slow. That lethargy may be fine for the laptop class of the friends and community, thanks to COVID recity, comfortable at home, but it has put the strictions, need to end. And, learning from the lessons of New York City’s crime drop, arrest working class in danger. rates and prosecutions for breaking the law It’s hard enough to afford rising house prices and this year’s inflation growth. If crime need to go up.

If the political will isn’t there, resignations gets worse, Philadelphia could lose more people to the suburbs or other cities. It’s already should be forced. The stakes are too high to hard getting office workers to return to the dither and pray that hard decisions won’t have to be made. city. Philly’s demand for office space, as Tay-

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Fond, Chef Lee Styer’s celebrated French restaurant on East Passyunk Avenue, recently launched Small Plate Sundays offering guests a relaxed experience with a bevy of à la carte favorites to enjoy in a walk-in only, casual |atmosphere to cap off the weekend, from 5 – 10pm.

Styer and team have curated a lineup of fan-favorite fare available for snacking at the bar or sit-down every Sunday night this month. Additionally, GM and beverage expert Michael Ringland is mixing up an extensive line-up of seasonal tipples, along with expertly curated French wines. For details, visit fondphilly.com.

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For the duration of December, Stratus Rooftop Lounge, the chic rooftop venue on the 11th floor of the Kimpton Hotel Monaco in Old City, has transformed its Mist pavilion into a Winter Wonderland extravaganza, rife with twinkling lights, white Christmas trees, hot toddies, sparkling wine, and loads more effervescent holiday-themed fun. Guests can expect a fun and festive seasonal transformation of the recently renovated Mist pavilion offering the perfect holiday backdrop and Insta-perfect location for photos, fun and more. The decked-out pop-up features winter-inspired, spirited craft cocktails courtesy of lead bartender Christopher Devern, and small bites and hors d’oeuvres from chef Jonathan Dearden. Visit stratuslounge.com for details.

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A WINTER WONDERLAND EXTRAVAGANZA

The current number of homicide victims year-to-date under Mayor Jim Kenney and District Attorney Larry Krasner’s leadership. This represents a 13 percent increase over the same time last year and is higher than the annual number of homicides that took place in 2007 through 2019.

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Christmas is almost here, and we’ve rounded up some great places to eat, drink and be merry. Be sure to contact the establishment in advance to check on hours, availability, reservations, COVID rules, etc.

Square 1682 The modern American kitchen located at the intersection of 17 and Sansom streets offers diners a spirited multi-course meal with small plates, sweet treats, entrées, and everything in-between. Chef Mackenson Horebe crafted a flavorful lineup with standout dishes including Glazed Lamb Chops, Ricotta Ravioli, Beef Short Rib with glazed root vegetables and grilled broccoli, Branzino Filet served alongside lemon-scented potato, wilted spinach, and citrus, an all-vegan Cauliflower Curry, and house-made Cheesecake with wild berry compote for dessert.

The three-course, all-day feast is available for dine-in from 10am – 7pm on Dec. 25, and is priced at $55 per person. 121 South 17th Street | 215.563.5008 | square1682.com

Urban Farmer Logan Square’s modern American steakhouse has a top-notch selection of holiday fare available for take-away and dine-in this Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Guests dining at Urban Farmer can enjoy elevated offerings served a la carte including an 8oz.

Pennsylvania Ham ($28) prepared with bourbon apple cider glaze, and a 10oz. 1855 Beef Ribeye ($40) crafted with red wine beef jus, and horseradish aioli. For those looking to celebrate at home, Urban Farmer’s Christmas At Home ($185) feeds 4 – 6 people and is available for pick-up on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 from noon – 3pm. 1850 Benjamin Franklin Parkway | 215.963.2788 | urbanfarmersteakhouse.com

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Craft Hall Craft Hall debuts Santa Claus Brunch on Dec. 19, from 11am to 3pm. Free photos taken with children. Santa will even head out to the puppy porch during the event for pics with the pups. The menu is part of the new Bubbles and Brunch, with a brunch buffet and bottomless mimosas, beer, wine and house drinks for only $39.95 for adults and kids under 21 only $15, and kids under 5 free. 901 N Delaware Ave | (267) 297-2072 | crafthallphilly.com

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Red Owl Tavern The modern American tavern on Independence Mall, offers folks an evening of festive fare courtesy of Executive Chef Jonathan Dearden. This Christmas, dine at Red Owl Tavern and enjoy a robust, prix fixe meal for $65 per person with offerings including Crispy Brussel Sprouts, Local Cheese of the Day, Roasted Amish Chicken, Scallops, and Braised Moroccan Spiced Lamb Shank with sweet potato purée, pearl onions, braised kale, and lamb jus. Pair with a heaping side such as garlic-smashed potatoes, delicata squash, and sautéed mixed veggies for the ultimate holiday feast. 433 Chestnut St | 215.923.2267 | redowltavern.com Steak 48 Steak 48, located in Center City, will be open for the holidays to serve upscale classic and creative steakhouse fare. Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. This holiday season, Steak 48 is pleased to offer diners their upscale, modern steakhouse offerings. Guests can enjoy the restaurant’s signature offerings – a variety of prime steaks, fresh raw bar and seafood options, creative appetizers, hearty sides and indulgent desserts. steak48.com The Wayward The Wayward, located in Center City in the East Market Neighborhood, (within the Canopy Hotel) will be open on Christmas Eve and day with a special pre-fixed holiday menu. Course 1 - choice of Salad Verte or Butternut Squash Soup. Course 2 – choice of Cast Iron Roasted Whole Branzino or Brick Oven Roasted Cornish Hen. Course 3 – Sweet Potato Crème Brûlée. thewayward.com

Revolution Chop House Revolution Chop House, located at Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia, will be open on Christmas Eve and Day, featuring holiday specials in addition to their standard classic American steakhouse offerings.

Enjoy seasonal holiday special menu items including Potato Leek Soup (chive oil, crispy leeks), Roast Prime Rib (choice of 16 oz. or 22 oz. cut, whipped potatoes, asparagus, beef jus, bearnaise sauce), and Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bread Pudding (vanilla crème anglaise, hot chocolate shooter), plus additional steakhouse options. vfcasino.com The Olde Bar Garces Feast of the Seven Fishes Christmas Eve Dinner is back by popular demand.

The Olde bar presents Chef Jose Garces’ twist on the traditional Christmas Eve meal with seven courses for $85 per person for the prix fixe tasting menu. Dec. 24. 125 Walnut Street | 215-253-3777 | theoldebar.com Izakaya by Yanaga Feast of the 7 Fishes Sushi Dinner Presented by Kevin Yanaga. $60 per person minimum 2 people to serve. Dec. 22-23. 1832 Frankford Ave | (267) 310-3554 | byyanaga. com Cry Baby Pasta Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve. Two Seatings 5:00pm & 7:30pm. Only prex fixe menu available: $55 per person. 627 S. 3rd Street | 267-534-3076 | crybabypasta. com La Famiglia Join them until Dec. 30th, Tuesday to Friday, for their Seven Fish Menu. Reservations required. 8 S. Front Street | (215) 922-2803 | lafamiglia.com

The Fin Executive Chef Valentin Bay presents Feast of the Seven Fishes - 7 Fish Seafood BoilThis will run from Dec. 20 to Dec. 24.

Cocktail special: tarragon and thyme vesper (London dry gin, vodka, blanc vermouth, tarragon and thyme tincture,lemon oil). 1000 Frankford Ave. | (888) 377-3818 | thefinusa. com Image | Courtesy of The Fin

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The Rittenhouse With offerings for Christmas and New Year’s as well as a festive seasonal cocktail menu, The Rittenhouse is the perfect destination to celebrate the season. On Christmas Eve, enjoy a festive jazz performance by the Cecilia Fernebrog Duo, a Swedish musician who creates a soulful, modern, and exciting environment while incorporating Philadelphia’s diverse music traditions. Complement the sounds with The Library Bar’s holiday cocktails such as the Jingle Brew featuring Hornitos Tequila, triple sec, homemade hibiscus simple, and fresh lime juice and Dark Light made with Bombay Sapphire gin, cranberries, apples, and lime garnished with rosemary sprig and fresh cranberries, to name a few. On Christmas morning, guests are invited to Lacroix to enjoy breakfast along with several festivities around the property including a beautiful outdoor chalet. rittenhousehotel.com

Bank and Bourbon Celebrate Christmas at Bank & Bourbon. Enjoy a complete festive holiday buffet amongst your closest friends and family with a selection of seasonal salads, including a Roasted Squash Salad, Brussels Sprouts Caesar, carving stations featuring Montreal Smoked Short Rib, Honey-Baked Virginia Ham and Whole Roasted Verlasso Salmon, displays of seafood, local cheeses and favorites like Whipped Ricotta and Bourbon Glazed Carrots. End the meal with sweet treats, including Chocolate Yule Log, seasonal pies, cookies and more. The Christmas buffet is $85 per adult, $25 per child with optional $35 wine pairing. Bankandbourbon. com McGillin’s Olde Ale House McGillin’s Olde Ale House, Philadelphia’s oldest continuously operating tavern and one of the oldest in the country, has been creating happy holiday memories for 161 years. It is transformed into a winter wonderland during the holidays. It’s like Christmas on steroids, and the family that owns McGillin’s (husband/wife/son) can provide decorating tips and show how to make holiday cocktails, like Poinsettia Punch and a Candy Cane Martini. Its cocktail prices do not pop up during the holidays – all Christmas cocktails $8-11. mcgillins.com

Art in the Age Old City’s one-of-a-kind tasting room, home bar supply and bottle shop is a onestop-shop for gift giving this season with their Holiday Market, held every Saturday and Sunday in December. Shoppers can expect a variety of local vendors offering books, clothing, plants, and more for sale in addition to Art in the Age’s extensive selection of Tamworth Distilling and New Liberty Distillery craft spirits and curated gift packages, glassware, bar tools and cocktail mixers. 116 N 3rd Street | 215.922.2600 | artintheage.com/ East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District Home to more than 160 independently owned businesses in South Philadelphia, EPABID is hosting a slew of festive events this holiday season, including photos with Santa for children and pets, pop-up music performances, spirited decorations adorning the Avenue, and much more, during the month of December. For more information about Deck the Ave and upcoming holiday happenings on East Passyunk Avenue, go to visiteastpassyunk.com Bridget Foy’s Christmas Day: Reservations from 3pm to 8pm. New for this year: Winter Lobster Feast for Christmas Eve and Day. 200 South Street | 215-922-1813 | bridgetfoys.com

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Sweet Holiday Wonderland Candytopia presents Sweet Holiday Wonderland through the end of the year. The final days of Candytopia in Philadelphia are filled with sugar, spice and everything nice as this major attraction adds extra sugar, sparkle and blind for the holidays. Head to Philadelphia Fashion District for a deliciously immersive and outrageously interactive party. Candy lovers and visitors are invited to wear their Santa hats, reindeer ears, glittery scarves and festive garb to add to the holiday vibes. 901 Market St Suite 1150 | candytopia.com/philadelphia

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ne of Philadelphia’s longest-running signature events is back, with the Mummers Parade returning to Broad Street on Jan. 1. Beginning at 9am, more than 10,000 paraders will “strut” along the route down Broad Street from City Hall to Washington Avenue, entertaining spectators in-person, on television, and through a live stream.

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The Mummers Parade, which began in 1901, and is the country’s oldest continuous folk parade, will return to action after a pandemic-related “pause” in 2021. The five divisions (Fancy, Wenches, Comics, Fancy Brigades, and String Bands) are bound together by shared values and a legacy from generations of families who have participated throughout the years.

“Last year was undoubtedly difficult for us all – especially the revelers of the Mummers who prepare 364 days a year for this event,” said Jessica Mazzone, a representative for the five divisions and president of the Comic Division. “We’ve worked hard to incorporate old traditions and introduce new components into the parade and our performances to show our commitment to inclusivity and diversity. We hope that Philadelphia residents – and New Year’s visitors to the city on New Years’ Day – will be proud of this year’s performances.”

Mummers have eagerly been waiting to make their return to Broad Street. Over the last year, local artisans have spent countless hours choreographing performances, designing and sewing together lavish costumes, and building props. On Jan. 1, Mummers get to share their efforts and rich pageantry with a nationwide audience.

Visitors who would like to view full live performances will have multiple stops from which to choose along the parade route. The order of the performances will be: Fancy, Wenches, Comics, and String Bands. Viewing areas will occur at the following locations: • North 15th & Market Streets (all divisions perform) • Broad & Sansom Streets (at the Union League Performance Area - String Bands only) • Broad & Pine Streets (Fancy, Wenches, Comics, Fancy Brigades perform) • Broad & Carpenter Streets (all divisions perform)

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There are also additional ways to view the Mummers Parade. Tickets for the Mummers Parade bleacher seating at the City Hall Stand Performance Zone (15th and Market Streets), and the Fancy Brigade Finale performances (11:30am and 5pm at the Pennsylvania Convention Center) are available for purchase through the Independence Visitor Center Corporation. Tickets may be purchased via phone by calling 800-537-7676; in-person at the Independence Visitor Center (599 Market St.); or online at phlvisitorcenter.com/Mummers.

The official broadcast partner of the Mummers Parade, PHL17, will begin coverage at 8am on television and streaming live online.

The station will have wall-to-wall coverage, with personalities embedded along the route.

All attendees and parade participants are asked to follow city and CDC guidelines regarding mask requirements.

PW recently caught up with Tom Knight, president of the Fancy Brigade and the Viking Fancy Brigade Club, to talk about this year’s parade.

How excited are the Mummers to be back on Broad Street this New Year’s Day? We’re so happy to be back on Broad Street this year. We can’t wait to entertain the crowds and bring smiles to the people who will join us in celebrating New Year’s Day. Tell us a little bit about the Fancy Brigades. What are they known for? How many groups are marching? How long does

it take to prepare the performance? The costumes?

The Fancy Brigades are groups that consist of many family members and friends. We are known for putting on a four-and-a-half-minute production show inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This year, we have 12 Fancy Brigades participating in the parade.

We work year-round to bring the best production to viewers. Our Brigades start preparing for next year’s show on Jan. 2. Being a Mummer is a 365 day a year job (minus pay!).

It takes months to design, create, and fit the costumes. Many Brigades do all the work inhouse; others invite costumers to help.

How did the Fancy Brigades start?

The Fancy Brigades were created in 1940 and were initially known as Groups. The name change from Group to Brigade came in 1947. The Fancy Brigades were part of the Fancy Division until 1978. Then the Brigades started with their division known as the Fancy Brigade Association.

Where do you get inspiration for the theme? What is the name of your club, what is your title there, and where did this year’s inspiration come from?

Each Brigade has a costume/theme committee that comes up with a theme and idea.

Most of the time, suggestions come from members or relatives.

I am in the South Philly Vikings N.Y.B. and have been president for 12 years. This year’s

theme was developed and brought to life by our captain, Louie Castelli. The idea has been with our costume/theme committee for a few years now, and we thought it would be a perfect year to use this theme. That’s all I can say without ruining the surprise! Our Brigade has over 93 people dressing and performing this year, the largest group we’ve ever had.

What is your favorite part about the parade?

My favorite part of the parade is when all Mummers are getting ready on New Year’s Day, and you see someone from another club and wish them a Happy New Year and good luck for the day. Those moments show that we only are competitors for a short time; the rest of the time, we’re just one big community!

Are there any changes to this year’s parade, especially any that are prompted by pandemic rules and restrictions?

Yes, the five Mummers Divisions in the parade have been meeting with the city the last few months to ensure that we follow all CDC guidelines and help keep everyone safe.

How did the South Philly Vikings prepare for this year’s parade?

We spent the last year fundraising for our costumes and decorations. Then we had to create those pieces, and now we’re rehearsing and getting ready for the big day. Also, every year, we hold various annual fundraising and charity drives.

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The Mummers have had their share of controversy in the past, especially when it comes to inclusivity and diversity. How are the Mummers addressing these issues?

With the help of the City of Philadelphia’s Recreation Department, an online Inclusion and Diversity class was created to address the problems that have occurred in the past. All 10,000 Mummers must take this class to participate in the 2022 New Years Day Parade.

Our division presidents have spent the last two years working as one team. We are here to entertain; we are performers. We want to bring a family-friendly, fun parade to Philadelphia. As Mummers and entertainers, we want everyone to feel welcome and to enjoy the parade.

In addition to the parade and other festivities, there is a charitable aspect to the Mummers. Can you talk a little about some of the fundraisers and campaigns you’re involved in?

We have Brigades that work with the Ronald McDonald House, The Gift of Life House, we do a turkey drive for Thanksgiving, we do many toy drives for Christmas, and we also have a huge food drive for our veterans named after one of our deceased Mummer’s, Franny McIntyre Sr. What are the best ways for people to learn more about the route, performances, tickets, etc., for this year’s parade?

Head to phlvisitorcenter.com/Mummers.

The South Philly Vikings won second place in 2011 for their Your Wish is My Command entry.

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ust when you think we should be nicer tion to Philly’s dreaded evil commercial food and brighter to each other, the closer hacks at Aramark. Rather than look at it as we come to Christmas, the more the something tragic, I think not: spitballing here. unseasonable (or maybe it’s unreasonStarr is a smart guy with a lot of investments able) character flaws in our favorite in space, staff and security internationally, state and city celebs seem to spewing and needs a righteous infusion of cash as the forth like wicked poison eggnog mixed world is still reeling from nearly two years of with flaming hot Cheetos. Is Larry COVID. Aramark is looking for respect. I do Krasner really suurrrrrrre that this Philadelnot in any way expect Starr to allow but one phia of his isn’t that violent when it comes to Aramark culinary director or cook anywhere gun crime? Are we worried about what acting near Morimoto, Buddakan, Serpico, LMNO or Pennsylvania Health Secretary Alison Beam any of his hot spots. So relax, Philly fine dinknows, secretly, to make her quit the gig so ers. Starr isn’t serving hot dogs. Yet. quickly after taking Rachel Levine’s place?

Oscar for Questlove?

(Police Commish Danielle Outlaw certainly So, before you start thinking that you have wants to get out of here fast. She’s practically heard enough of Philly-born Questlove’s dion the Acela to NYC now). rectorial debut, “Summer of Soul (...Or, When Is the money it’ll take having Philly’s Office The Revolution Could Not Be Televised)” of Transportation, Infrastructure, & Sustainthink again. Award season is starting now, ability get together with this city’s and look for The Roots’ rhythmatist to Office of Innovation and Technology get an Oscar nom. And how didn’t this so innovative or cost efficient when happen sooner, he is finally set to reBY A.D. all they’re coming up with is a way lease a “Summer of Soul” soundtrack AMOROSI to reduce delivery trucks unloading in January with its first single, “Sing their wares? Will the state’s investA Simple Song,” dropping for release ment of nearly $113 million really make Roosthis week. evelt Boulevard safer, or more confusing? How New Shyamalan flick many more services does Councilmember No word yet as to when its filming will start Cherelle L. Parker think Philly-food-delivery (even though, as always there is a due date companies DoorDash, Grubhub, and UberEats from Universal of Feb. 3, 2023), but it looks can do for us if they loosen the fee cap? Will as if Philly’s M. Night Shyamalan has a new UberEats do my laundry or grout my bricks? film prepped to lens somewhere within local And seriously, who is calling whom out in city limits, Knock at the Cabin, and that its Berks that they’re running out of 610 numbers surely frightening lead has been cast: wresand we need to give that metro area a fresh 835 tler turned actor Dave Bautista of Guardians exchange? Don’t lie to me at Christmas. of the Galaxy fame. Shyamalan has been on a Music at Anchor Rock Club streak with Old (2021), Glass (2019), Split (2017) If you haven’t made your way to Atlantic and The Visit (2015), even if the first flick on City’s Philly-owned Anchor Rock Club since that list represented M. Night’s first film creits opening, Jan. 16 is your best shot, with ated outside of the Philly area. tickets just going on sale for local alterna guiA sad NYE tarist/giant Kurt Vile and Lydia Lunch’s best This might be the saddest New Year’s Eve Philly buds Pissed Jeans hitting the shore live ever. I ran into Philadelphia DJ/curator/murawk salon in the dead of winter. Yes, it will be sic maker David Pianka, who, for the first time freeeeeeeeeezing, but yes, it will be worth the in 20 years, isn’t having some sort of Making extra layer of clothing.

Time affair within city limits so to wildly ring No worries about Starr in the next year. Too risky to lay out money Cool heads prevailing: I have not yet spoken for additional DJs and venue what with the to Stephen Starr about his Starr Restaurant heightened COVID variant fear. Shame too, as Group selling off a tiny chunk of the operaMaking Time just celebrated its 21st anniver-

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PHILADELPHIAWEEKLY.COM @PHILLYWEEKLY sary back in September with LCD Soundsystem frontperson James Murphy in Fort Mifflin. Sobbing. That said, do not cry for Dave P. He will be spinning in Barcelona for the New Year’s Eve celebration. Book that plane now.

Masked Philly: Philip Search In Icepack’s way too-long, way overly complex and continuing saga of asking mask-donning local celebrities what they’ve been up to, beyond the pale, during C-19 – from lockdown to the current reopening, present-day unmasking and re-masking, worrying about Delta variants, freaking out about Fauci’s call for a potential third round of vax shots mere five months after the last, new mask and vax card mandates, ignored or not ignored (I mean why did I wait in line at the Convention Center if you’re not asking to see my card?), the possibility of mix-and-matching vaccines which is weird, AND NOW, YEAH OF COURSE, the whole worldwide B.1.1.529 Omicron variant scare, so welcome to ROUND THREE, I reached out this week to Philip Search.

Last week Icepack dropped news on Search’s local enterprise, putting the fish back into Fishtown at the brand new The Fin. But, like everyone else, The Fin’s beverage manager had a lull at COVID’s start that lasted into the variants and quarantines and such. So……… he got to planing.

“I was working at a new bar concept in Queen Village and suddenly found myself on lockdown without my normal creative outlets,” says Search who, famously, brought his bar curatorial talents to the South Street bar Bahn Mi and Bottles.

“So, I purchased a planer and started building furniture from reclaimed wooden beams I had salvaged from homes that were being remodeled in the Fishtown area. While this was enjoyable, I found myself missing making beverages for other people. As take-out rules changed and to-go drinks became a thing, an interesting opportunity developed; restaurants and bars who made quality cocktails were struggling with translating those same drinks to a format that worked for to-go. I part-

nered with a longtime industry friend, and for the rest of lockdown we utilized our experience and my knowledge of manufacturing, canning, and food science to help change this.

We assisted many popular spots in producing quality, consistent, safe, and delicious canned cocktails. This experience really pushed me to grow in my craft and helped me in setting up the expansive beverage program at The Fin.” Bringing quality cocktails to the masses: my type of guy.

When it comes to masking and vaxxing, Search digs the comfort of both. “My mask is extremely comfortable, stylish and functional, made by a local artist and given to me by my Image | Courtesy of Philip Search partner in crime in the canning projects.

You can’t go wrong with a blue and gold color palate. I support wearing masks. People seem to miss the difference between getting vaccinated and its purpose and the purpose of a mask.

The mask helps slow the transition of the virus, clearly if it’s a proper mask and is worn correctly (the adjustable nose bridge really helps with this).

The vaccine boosts our bodies’ ability to fight the virus, less severe symptoms, less death, and hospital resources not being tied up needlessly.”

Along with getting The Fin’s wine program up to 325 wines in total by the spring, as well as its cocktails, set to number 120 by that same time in 2022, Search is focusing on getting The Fin open, now, and planning for a fishy blow out endof-year soiree.

“New Year’s will be huge,” he says. “So big, in fact, it might be time to retire this mask as my go-to and debut something great for our New Year’s Party at The Fin. I haven’t bartendered or written a New Year’s beverage menu now for two years.

That’s exciting too. I can’t wait to start to work on events and special menus a little bit more like old times. It is also just nice to be able to be back behind the bar in person and help launch another major new cocktail destination. I am excited for that and the new year to come.”

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The first single from Lisa Bouchelle’s new album debuted on the Billboard charts at No. 24.

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CATCHING UP with Lisa Bouchelle

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hiladelphia-area artist Lisa ing other students. I’d sing at the dinner table Bouchelle dropped an album and didn’t even realize I was doing it until my recently, and the first single, dad moved me to another room to eat. Once I “Jump In!,” also the name of added in playing guitar, my writing and perthe album, debuted at No. 24 forming reached another level and I never on the Billboard charts before looked back or wanted to do anything else as climbing to No. 21. a career or calling.

The album features guests When I was 4 years old, my parents enG. Love, Tommy Kessler of tered me into a talent show at a campground Blondie, Mike Schmid of The during a family trip. I was the youngest one Chainsmokers, Rob Hyman of The Hooters, in the show, so they put me on a picnic table and members of Whitesnake, TSO, Joan Jett so the audience could see me… that was my & The Blackhearts, and Jimmy Buffirst real stage! When I sang “Amerfett’s Coral Reefer Band. In addition, ica the Beautiful” on that picnic taBouchelle has sung backup for Bruce ble, everyone clapped and cheered.

BY: EUGENE ZENYATTA Springsteen and dueted in concert I won the contest, and my folks with Jon Bon Jovi. seemed so happy! They had a very She also hosts “Rock Star Kitchstormy relationship, and I saw that en,” top-rated regional hit TV show my singing kept the peace in the on The Comcast Network in the mid-Atlantic family, so I kept singing as much as I could! I region. always say I didn’t choose music; it chose me.

PW recently caught up with Bouchelle to I still feel blessed to have a career that brings talk about her career and new music. people together.

Let’s go back to the beginning. How did As far as influences, my mom would conyou become interested in music? Who were stantly play her albums of Waylon Jennings, some of your early influences?

Stevie Nicks, and Joan Baez, among others.

I can’t remember ever not thinking about But I’ve been influenced by a lot of artists, music all of the time! Even when I was a small from folk to hard rock, from rap to country, child, I would obsessively memorize songs and I think it’s all influenced me to some defrom the radio and from the albums my mom gree, and I think that comes through on the would play. I’d write songs during my bubble new album. bath when I was a little girl. I would sing and While you’re from New Jersey, you’re no hum all of the time; my teachers sent home stranger to the Philly music scene. How notes from school saying that it was distract- has the city, its music, its performers, its

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Lisa Bouchelle is happy to be back on stage following the pandemic closures. Image | Mark Weiss

culture, etc., impacted you?

My grandmother was from Mayfair, in NE Philly. She was so proud of Philadelphia: the sports teams (Go Birds!), the Rocky movies, the cheesesteaks; and she was very patriotic.

So I grew up with that influence. We even have a recipe in the recipe book she left me called “Montague Street Pound Cake” that her aunt on Montague Street used to make long before I was born.

When I was a teenager, I used to hang with my friends on South Street. I loved the counter-culture atmosphere, and the art, and the fashion and the rebellion in the air! I even wrote a song inspired by those days called “South Street” that describes my escapes and experiences hanging there with my friends.

And when I first started performing, I did many coffee house type places throughout Philadelphia, especially in the Northeast.

I also grew up listening to Philly stations like WMMR and WXPN. Helen Leicht from WXPN has played my music on her radio show and been a great supporter, and also invited me to be part of her live, on-air Christmas Show a couple of years back. I’ve met some other amazing Philly artists, such as Amos Lee, G. Love, and Rob Hyman of The Hooters. I was thrilled to have G. Love, who is of course from Philly, contribute an amazing harmonica solo on the title track to the record “Jump In!” He has such a distinctive style that I knew would be perfect for the song! And Rob is on one of the songs as well!

Helen was also an inspiration for me to get involved with the Philadelphia chapter of Musicians On Call, going once a month to an area children’s hospital, and singing for the children that are suffering from very serious diseases. And I tell you, it’s been a life-changing experience. I get as much out of it as the children do. Sometimes I even get moved to tears, such as one time when a bedridden little girl with cancer, who they told me hadn’t smiled, or even spoken, in a very long time, started singing with me and pumping her fist in the air, on a song I did specially for her, Katy Perry’s “ROAR”… “I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter… You’re gonna hear me roar!”

“Jump In!,” the first single from the album of the same name, recently dropped and has enjoyed a lot of success. How did that song and the album come together?

The song “Jump In!” is an acoustic-based, groovin’ anthem about how sometimes we have to just “jump in” and go for it when it comes to taking a chance on making our dreams a reality. It’s set to energetic music, so it was a lot of fun to record, and also to film the music video for it, where the band and I literally did a lot of jumping and jamming! I love performing that song live with the band. At a recent show we did in Atlanta, the audience was clapping and singing along… that song and the entire album has a positive energy flowing through it.

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We made the record during the pandemic. I think everyone involved in the making of the record put all of their creative energies into the process since we were all on hold as far as performing live went. So it was a labor of love. I think it made this album turn out extra special What inspires your music? How do you know that a song is right for you to record/ perform?

The bittersweet nature of life really gets me. It inspires me to write. The trials and the successes that we all experience; the things in life that ALL humans deal with; the commonality that brings us together… the music that makes us move, groove, dance, sway, cry, laugh and forget the bad stuff for a while and brings us together. Then there is the song that transports us like a time machine back to a moment we thought we’d left behind. Music is powerful. I feel that at times it has saved my life. I’ve gotten letters from fans that tell me how much a particular song I’ve written means to them and affected their life, and while it’s great to have made the Billboard charts and to get some great reviews, that’s really what means the most to me. I want to share that power with others through my gift.

If a song brings me to emotion, and if it fits my voice well, I know it’s a song I’d like to perform and record. It’s kinda like a perfect pair of jeans that just feels like they were made for you.

And sometimes, if I am doing a reimagined version of a cover song, it might be from a long time ago, or originally written and recorded by a male artist, but if I do the song, I make it my own… the key, the tempo, the vibe, but I also try to honor the fundamental elements in the song that I believe that the composer intended. The elements that make that song unique and special.

You’ve got several shows coming up in the area. How does it feel to be back before live audiences again?

It’s so great to be performing in person to my fans again! The synergy of live performance is unmatchable. Being “in the moment” with the crowd that night makes each time unique. My band and I did some free Facebook Live shows during the pandemic and that was good, but there’s nothing like being out there again!

What are the best ways for your fans to stay current with what you’re doing?

People can always find the latest news, music, videos and show listings on lisabouchelle. com. They can link from there to my Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. My music is available on all the streaming platforms, Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon, and downloadable from iTunes and Amazon. You can also order the new CD from my website, or get it at one of my live shows. And thanks for checking it out!

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THE RUNDOWN

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MUSIC IS IN THE AIR

Ready to rock out? We’ve got you covered with these live performances.

The Districts

Pennsylvania-based rock band The Districts are set to play three hometown shows in Philadelphia on Dec. 27, 30, and 31. They’ll be supporting Dr. Dog on the 27th at The Fillmore, and will be playing headlining shows on the 30th and 31st at Johnny Brenda’s. These shows come ahead of the release of their fifth full length album, Great American Painting, which will be released on Feb. 4 via Fat Possum Records. Thefillmorephilly.com johnnybrendas.com

A Place to Bury Strangers Jake Xerxes Fussell

Jake Xerxes Fussell is playing PhilaMOCA on Jan. 25 to support his forthcoming album, Good and Green Again, out Jan. 21 on Paradise of Bachelors. A curator of traditional folk songs, he is masterful at re-contextualizing ancient vernacular songs and sources of the American South. On Good and Green Again, Fussell ventures beyond his established mastery of song catching and song making into songwriting, navigating fresh sonic and compositional landscapes with more atmospheric and ambitious arrangements. philamoca.org

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See Through You is the highly anticipated sixth album from New York City’s A Place To Bury Strangers.

Outpacing even their own firmly blazed path of audio annihilation, this album repeatedly delivers the massive walls of chaos and noise that every A Place To Bury Strangers fan craves in spades. See for yourself Feb. 1 at Johnny Brenda’s. johnnybrendas.com

Gov’t Mule

Gov’t Mule (led by GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, and guitar legend Warren Haynes) will be kicking off their annual New Year’s run in Philadelphia on Dec. 29th at The Met. Gov’t Mule just released their first-ever blues album Heavy Load Blues on Nov. 12 via Fantasy Records. themetphilly.com

The Weather Station

The Weather Station is playing World Cafe Live on Jan. 29 in support of Ignorance, one of 2021’s best albums out now on Fat Possum. The album is the New Yorker’s album of the year, and has appeared on many other year-end lists, including The New York Times, Stereogum, Paste, and more. worldcafelive.com

Squirrel Flower

Squirrel Flower’s heart-rending sophomore album Planet (i), following her 2020 debut, I Was Born Swimming, is exactly that. A singular planet, a world entirely of artist Ella Williams’ making. The title came first to her as a joke: it’s her made-up name for the new planet people will inevitably settle and destroy after leaving Earth, as well as the universe imagined within her music. Hear her Feb. 12 at PhilaMOCA. philamoca. org

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District Attorney Larry Krasner recently said the city is not experiencing a “crisis of crime.”

Your turn: Is Krasner right? Or is the city experiencing a “crisis of crime”?

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Democrats’ spending bill will punish these small businesses Democratic lawmakers are touting a component of their budget bill that would help small businesses. And indeed, some entrepreneurs will be happy to learn about the $25 billion proposal, which would provide small enterprises with new financing, training, and help with federal contracts.

But it’s misleading of legislators to suggest that their massive spending package is small business-friendly. They are being quiet about other measures that would impact small businesses, such as a provision that would decimate hundreds of biotech startups – cutting their revenues and even forcing some to close their doors.

Democrats are still working to include a provision in the spending bill that would impose price controls on drugs.

This would empower the federal government to dictate what Medicare pays biopharmaceutical companies for their products.

This is supposed to save the federal government money, and thereby help finance the many other programs under the spending bill.

But that’s not the full picture. Nearly two decades ago, bipartisan legislation established Medicare’s Part D, through which competing private insurers cover outpatient prescription drugs for seniors. To promote a fair and healthy marketplace, the legislation included a non-interference clause, which barred the government from getting involved in price negotiations.

The legislation would do away with that non-interference clause, suddenly allowing the government to dictate price. The impact

on business would be enormous.

As a percentage of revenue, drug makers spend more on research and development than other industries – an average of 23% across the sector. Facing price controls, though, drug companies would be forced to cut spending.

Large pharmaceutical companies might be able to weather the storm, albeit with massive reductions in research and development.

But many small biotech firms would not survive repeal of the non-interference clause.

These younger startups rely on the chance of revenue from future drug sales to attract investment, get off the ground, and stay afloat.

According to a new white paper from a coalition of life-science funders, investment into rare diseases and specialty medicines would drop to nearly zero if price-control legislation passed.

On top of this blow to patients, the economic impact would be devastating. According to research from earlier this year, implementing price controls in the United States would stamp out nearly 200,000 jobs in the biopharmaceutical industry, and approximately 1 million overall.

Democrats may talk the talk on small business, and their proposed fund to help entrepreneurs could help some of these businesses. But if their spending bill also slashes income to a whole industry with government price controls, this could wipe out many of our nation’s most innovative small companies. If that happens, not only will small businesses pay a steep price, but also our nation’s health care consumers.

Karen Kerrigan is president and CEO of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council. This piece originally ran in Townhall.

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Is pegging

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“Knowing that someone is interested in anal play tells you nothing about their level of gayness, other than the fact gay men are less likely to have cultural hang ups about it.”

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Knowing that someone is interested in anal play tells you nothing about their level of gayness, other than the fact gay men are less likely to have cultural hang ups about it.

FACT TWO: Body parts (and sexual acts) do not have sexual orientations There’s a perception that when two penis-havers hook up, there will always be anal play, yet that’s wildly untrue. Some gay men never engage in anal sex at all, meanwhile plenty of heteros and queer women do. It has a lot more to do with comfort with experimentation and perceptions of what is normal.

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power – by enjoying things that we have culturally associated with women.

And when we talk about whether a sexual activity is masculine or feminine, we’re really talking about whether it’s dominant. That’s why some men believe it’s possible for any sex act with a woman to be called “gay.”

The Sopranos expertly satirized this idea in an episode about whether or not it was gay for a man to eat pussy.

This is also why in highly macho spaces, it’s possible for men to engage in sexual violence against other men without believing it makes them any less heterosexual. To these men sex is intrinsically about power.

Sexual assault has nothing to do with desire and everything to do with violence.

IN SUMMATION: Your brother has a lot of unlearning to do One day I hope the only conversations we have about whether or not something is gay are about whether or not it’s GOOD enough for that label. In the meantime, if your brother is truly not homophobic or wants to be a person who holds beliefs that can stand up to the tiniest bit of scrutiny, hopefully he’ll think on these points.

Right now we have generations of men who are missing out on pleasure because of needless taboo associations and in so doing, are reinforcing some of the grossest parts of our culture. And we can simply all do better.

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

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