{"id":496,"date":"2026-06-04T14:40:54","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T14:40:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corporate-movers-usa.com\/?p=496"},"modified":"2026-06-04T14:40:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T14:40:54","slug":"these-students-chose-joy-morning-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corporate-movers-usa.com\/?p=496","title":{"rendered":"These students chose joy | Morning Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Good morning, Philly.<\/p>\n

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More than 200 Blankenburg Elementary students marched in a parade to honor their school. This year, it had a special significance because it\u2019s one of the last celebrations, as it\u2019s among the 17 Philly schools slated to close next June. <\/p>\n

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And Philly City Council threatened to derail a plan for the city to buy the police headquarters building.<\/p>\n

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Plus, U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatick helped Democrats pass a resolution to restrict President Donald Trump\u2019s authority to attack Iran, and more news of the day.<\/p>\n

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\u2014 Taylor Allen (<\/i>morningnewsletter@inquirer.com<\/i>)<\/i><\/p>\n

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\u2018People take joy for granted, but not today\u2019 <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Hundreds of students full of school pride marched holding puppets, trailing streamers, and waving flags through the streets surrounding Blankenburg Elementary School. <\/p>\n

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For a decade, the K-8 school has marked the end of the school year with a parade. This year has more significance because it\u2019s one of the 17 Philadelphia schools the school board recently voted to close after next year. <\/p>\n

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The focus on Wednesday was celebration, with chants like \u201cBlankenburg is red hot!\u201d as well as signs that read \u201cUp High! With Love for Everybody, 2nd Grade,\u201d and \u201cWe Have Passion, We Make Decisions.\u201d <\/p>\n

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The Inquirer\u2019s Kristen A. Graham has more. <\/p>\n

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In related education news:<\/b> Mayor Cherelle L. Parker\u2019s proposed $1-per-ride tax on rideshare services that she wants to use to raise $50 million for Philly schools is up in the air. Teachers and advocates rallied outside City Hall earlier this week to plead to reverse classroom budget cuts. <\/p>\n

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The police headquarters\u2019 high price tag<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Parker\u2019s administration wants to purchase the North Broad Street tower where the city\u2019s police department is headquartered.<\/p>\n

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But City Council balked at the price: $200 million. <\/p>\n

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The city leases the building that used to house The Inquirer for $15 million per year, and it has a onetime option to issue bonds to buy the building and its remaining debt. If the city doesn\u2019t buy it this year, the annual rent is set to almost double. <\/p>\n

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This latest development comes as Council and the Parker administration are in constant budget negotiations, right before Council is expected to take an initial vote on the mayor\u2019s plan this week. <\/p>\n

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Reporters Anna Orso, Sean Collins Walsh, and Jake Blumgart have the details. <\/p>\n

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What you should know today<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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    Mayor Cherelle L. Parker\u2019s proposed tax hikes on hotel and short-term rentals collapse amid budget negotiations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick was one of the few Republicans to help Democrats pass a resolution for the first time in the House to limit President Donald Trump\u2019s authority to attack Iran. All of the other nine Republican U.S House members from Pennsylvania voted against the resolution. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Philadelphia School District officials are conducting a formal audit of Frankford High School\u2019s climate after staff reported serious allegations about the principal. <\/p>\n

    Read more Temple\u2019s president received $1.47 million in 2024 even though he had resigned a year earlier<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The New Jersey dermatologist under investigation from the state for missing payroll was Medicare\u2019s top biller for a skin cancer treatment for three consecutive years. This treatment also saw a 40% reimbursement cut this year under the government insurance program. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Temple University\u2019s vice president of public safety, Jennifer Griffin, will step down at the end of the month after a challenging tenure. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    A new use of CAR-T technology invented at the University of Pennsylvania helped a Philadelphia man get a kidney transplant.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Le D\u00eener en Blanc Philadelphia returns on Aug. 20 for its 14th annual soiree. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    We compiled a list of 25 farmers markets in the Philly area to explore year-round or through the fall.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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    Philadelphia City Councilmembers Kendra Brooks, Rue Landau, and Nicolas O\u2019Rourke called on World Cup party hosts on Wednesday to prepare for ICE activity.<\/p>\n

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    \ud83e\udde0Trivia time<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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    Which celebrity was spotted visiting Luna\u2019s Mexican Grill earlier this year? <\/p>\n

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    Note: <\/b>After a photo of this celebrity went viral, Luna\u2019s has been able to make up for lost sales in the winter. <\/p>\n

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    A) Ben Affleck <\/p>\n

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    B) Matt Damon <\/p>\n

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    C) Bradley Cooper <\/p>\n

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    D) None of the above <\/p>\n

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    Think you know? Check your answer.<\/p>\n

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    What we\u2019re…<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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    \ud83c\udf08 Sharing:<\/b> Everything you need to know about Philly Pride weekend. <\/p>\n

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    \ud83c\udf7f Watching:<\/b> Love Island USA<\/i>. Season 8 began this week with three Philly-area contestants. <\/p>\n

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    \ud83c\udf7d Scheduling:<\/b> Dinner reservations, now that the list of June restaurant openings is out. <\/p>\n

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    \ud83e\udde9 Unscramble the anagram<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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    Hint: <\/b>97.5 The Fanatic <\/p>\n

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    HOCKED NINJA <\/b><\/p>\n

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    Email us if you know the answer. We\u2019ll select a reader at random to shout out here. <\/p>\n

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    Cheers to Paulette Carter, who solved Wednesday\u2019s anagram: Lemon Hill<\/b>. (The FIFA Fan Festival will be a 39-day event, running from June 11 to July 19 at that location.)<\/p>\n

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    Photo of the day<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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    And that should get you started for the day. Thank you for spending your morning with The Inquirer. <\/p>\n

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    By submitting your written, visual, and\/or audio contributions, you agree to The Inquirer\u2019s <\/i>Terms of Use<\/i>, including the grant of rights in Section 10.<\/i><\/p>\n

    Read more Baltimore player of the year Carter Fisk commits to Villanova<\/a><\/p>\n

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