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And a reckoning down the Shore.
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Happy Thursday.
The rain is back today. Temps should reach a high of 80. Expect showers in the afternoon before some heavy rain as it gets closer to the evening.
Labor Day weekend in Philly will be odd without the Made in America music festival. We have a gallery of past years if you’re in the mood to reminisce. The last time I went was in 2021 and I remember seeing Latto, Kehlani, and of course, Megan Thee Stallion. Tell me all me about the best year you went and who was performing. 📮 Email me for a chance to be featured here.
We have a full news day so let’s get to it.
Our main story is the news that the Barnes Foundation can lend its artwork.
— Taylor Allen (@TayImanAllen, morningnewsletter@inquirer.com)
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Thanks to a recent court decision, the Barnes Foundation could soon share its collection of impressionist, post-impressionist, and modern art masterpieces to the world.
What happened: The Montgomery County Orphans’ Court granted the Barnes Foundation the ability to lend some of its art to other cultural institutions, pending approval by its board of trustees. The decision also allows the foundation to change the way the paintings are displayed.
Why this is huge news: The Philadelphia institution was previously forbidden from doing this. Both new provisions are departures from terms prescribed by the Foundation’s 1922 Indenture and Agreement between the late Albert C. Barnes and the Foundation.
Continue reading for more details of the ruling.
What you should know today
A judge granted a request to move the retrial of a former Philadelphia SWAT officer who pepper-sprayed protesters, citing juror bias.
We pulled together a glimpse of the economic fallout after the unexpected cancellation of the Made in America music festival. Also, two City Hall sources told us that the city had nothing to do with the abrupt cancellation.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia agreed to a $3.5 million settlement in a lawsuit alleging that one of its priests sexually assaulted a 14-year-old boy.
One SEPTA bus crashed into another in South Philadelphia Wednesday morning, with six passengers reporting minor injuries.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration will end its contract with Real Alternatives, a Harrisburg nonprofit that funds “crisis pregnancy centers.” Advocates for reproductive rights have criticized these centers for years, saying they give misleading information to vulnerable patients who seek out help with an unplanned pregnancy.
Former Jackass star Bam Margera was arrested at the Radnor Hotel early Wednesday morning. He was cited for public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
Philly Republicans filed two legal challenges to remove City Councilmember Kendra Brooks and her Working Families Party Council at-large running mate, Nicolas O’Rourke.
After three summers of the soaring demand of Jersey Shore rentals, this year is different.
Weeks are going unrented and rental prices are dropping.
As owners raised their rates, people began to make other plans. Some even opted for all-inclusive resorts abroad for similar costs.
It’s no wonder why Duane Watlington has an active page of “special deals” on his Vacation Rentals Jersey Shore site. He said it’s humming with discounts like no cleaning fees and discounted rental rates of 25% or more.
Notable quote: “We’ve returned to normal is the best way I’d describe it,” Watlington said. “We had a COVID bump in ‘20, ‘21 and ‘22 which was great because we introduced a bunch of people to the Jersey Shore. Unfortunately, in some affluent markets like Long Beach Island, people could get whatever rates they wanted. They might have raised them too high.”
Learn more about how owners are grappling with the fallout.
🧠 Trivia time 🧠
How many acres is Wissahickon Valley Park?
A) 1,500 acres
B) 1,700 acres
C) 1,800 acres
D) 2,000 acres
Think you know? Check your answer.
What we’re...
👀 Watching: Former President Donald Trump wants his election subversion trial moved out of Washington.
💭 Wondering: If Jackass star Steve-O’s show is actually banned in Philadelphia. Also, I need to know the story that explains why.
🧩 Unscramble the anagram 🧩
Hint: ☕
SPOILER TRIGRAMS
Email us if you know the answer. We’ll select a reader at random to shout out here. Cheers to Terri Lewis, who correctly guessed Wednesday’s answer: Campbell Soup.
Photo of the day
That’s been your Thursday morning news update. Have a great day and I’ll see you tomorrow. 👋🏽