The mayoral race means big-name political operatives | Morning Newsletter
And the Adult Swim Block Party is headed to Fishtown.
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On this final day of July, the weather will be much like it was all month — warm — but unlike 18 of the days this month it is not likely to reach 90. Enjoy the reprieve, because it’s not gonna last.
In today’s newsletter:
📣 Informative: We’re talking about major political operatives we hear have lined up with the likely 2023 mayoral contenders.
🐉 Fascinating: Boat racing is basic and dragon boat racing is where it’s at.
🌭 Exciting: Adult Swim Block Party is coming to Fishtown for all hip-hop and absurd toons fans.
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🎤 And now I’m passing along the mic to reporter Sean Collins Walsh:
Next year’s Philadelphia mayor’s race hasn’t officially begun: The first candidates are expected to announce that they are running in the next month or two. But running for mayor involves a lot of preparation, and many of the potential candidates have already started to line up staff for their campaigns in waiting.
So I tried to find out which campaign managers and political consultants are likely to be involved in the election to replace term-limited Mayor Jim Kenney, and it turns out a number of high-profile operatives have signed up for the big race.
Keep reading for Walsh’s full story.
What you should know today
Michael Nutter: 10 traits we should be looking for in Philadelphia’s next mayor.
July in Philly was one of the hottest on record.
Get in, we’re going dragon boat racing.
Protesters again targeted Sesame Place over snubbing of Black children.
A “Peace Ride” sought to highlight Philadelphia’s gun violence crisis and resources aimed at preventing more shootings.
The Adult Swim Block Party is coming with an inflatable hot dog ride and headliner Tierra Whack.
❓Pop Quiz❓
What’s the Greek letter that comes before omicron? Hint: My pal Matt Mullin brought you the story on the Jersey coronavirus expert who had it right on Jeopardy.
A) omega
B) xi
C) eta
D) rho
🧩 Unscramble the Anagram 🧩
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🎶 For today’s Sunday track, we’re listening to I ought to see the man mulcahey.🎶
👋🏽Have an invigorating day. See you in August.