SKCP news, April 30th - May 6th
South Kensington Community Partners
PHILLY VOTES
(via Billy Penn)
Mail ballot drop boxes are open for the 2022 primary in Philadelphia.
The May 17 election features contested races for U.S. Senate, Pennsylvania governor, many seats in the Pa. Legislature, and a special election to replace a convicted council-member. There are also several questions about changes to the city charter.
This marks the third year with no-excuse mail voting in Pennsylvania. Haven’t applied for yours yet? May 10 is the deadline to do it online.
The first charter change question for Philadelphians on the May 2022 ballot is probably the most controversial. It centers on the Zoning Board of Adjustments, which makes decisions about which proposed developments get built across the city. If approved, the measure would give City Council a greater say in who makes up this board, among other changes.
Read more at: https://billypenn.com/2022/04/29/philadelphia-ballot-question-may-2022-zoning-board-adjustment/
CONTINUING COVID RESOURCES
2ND THURSDAY EVENTS
NextFab: Tour their makerspace filled with artisan equipment and enjoy a paper making demo + Last chance to see work from the Center for Art in Wood residency fellow Robert Aiosa
The Resource Exchange: reCreate Gallery will be open with over 10 creative reuse artists on display
Keystone Bicycle Co.: Will be open and running a bike camping gear demo. Come see how tents, hammocks, stoves, and other camping gear can get packed and loaded onto your bike!
AND MORE from JigBee Flowers, Beaty American, The Neon Museum of Philadelphia and the Center for Creative Works!
What Are We Claiming? Opening Reception
Second Thursday, May 12, 2022
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Crane Arts, 1400 N. American St
Join us at The InLiquid Gallery to celebrate the opening of What Are We Claiming? featuring Cheryl Harper and rod jones ii. What Are We Claiming? is an exhibition that highlights two individuals' family histories, and the stories that they inherited, discovered, and imagined.
Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-are-we-claiming-opening-reception-tickets-317753548417