This could be the year of Latina representation | Morning Newsletter
And how to revamp your hybrid work clothes.
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The day should be mostly sunny but there is a chance of showers. Temps will reach the low 60s.
By this point, I’m sure you’ve already seen the biggest news in the country: Donald Trump got indicted last night. He will be the first former president to be charged with a crime. We will continue to update information as we have it, so be sure to catch the latest developments at Inquirer.com.
But in local news, our lead story explains why this could finally be the year the city elects a Latina to a citywide office.
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— Taylor Allen (@TayImanAllen, morningnewsletter@inquirer.com)
Latinos make up 15% of Philadelphia’s population, but hold just one of 17 Council seats.
The upcoming May 16 Democratic primary presents an opportunity for Philly’s Latino community — women in particular — to increase their representation in City Hall.
There are three Latina candidates running for citywide races. Former Councilmember Maria Quiñones Sánchez is the first Latina to run in the Democratic mayoral primary, while Erika Almirón and Luz Colón are competing for five at-large seats in the Democratic primary.
None have been endorsed by the city’s Democratic Party, though Almirón was among a handful of candidates “recommended” for one of the five at-large Council seats.
Honorable mention: Councilmember Quetcy Lozada, who won a special election last year to fill Quiñones Sánchez’s seat, is facing off with social worker Andrés Celin to represent the 7th District.
Keep reading to learn more information about the rise of Latina candidates.
What you should know today
Donald Trump has been indicted on charges related to a 2016 hush-money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
As we get closer to April, John’s Water Ice and outdoor beer gardens mark Philly’s spring reopening.
Days after Jason Wingard resigned as Temple University’s president, names of potential interims began to surface. 🔑
Employees at 15 Philadelphia airport restaurants thought they got a contract in June but management denied that any agreement was made.
A Philadelphia judge dismissed the city’s police union lawsuit that challenged a law that bans some low-level traffic stops.
EPA data shows that chemical companies have discharged millions of pounds of toxic chemicals in the Delaware River for the past five years.
Philadelphia mayoral candidate Helen Gym has been reluctant to take specific stances on hot-button issues like taxes and rent control.🔑
I have a confession.
When it was finally time to go back to the office after years of remote work, I blankly stared at my closet. My thoughts ranged from “What’s the dress code again?” to “Those slacks are professional but they do not look comfortable.”
Our resident columnist Elizabeth Wellington had a similar revelation and decided to update her wardrobe.
She visited 10 specialty stores in Philadelphia and the burbs and asked stylists for tips.
Bring a blazer. The right one will pull your look together.
Wear wide-leg trousers. They’re elegant and any style features elastic waistbands.
Opt for dark-denim jeans. The frayed jeans should only be for the weekend.
Keep reading for more tips to revamp your hybrid work clothes.
🧠 Trivia time 🧠
The Philadelphia Ballet will open the 2023-24 season with which show?
A) Giselle
B) The Nutcracker
C) Carmen
D) The Dream
Find out if you know the answer. 🔑
What we’re...
📰 Reading: Communications professionals’ views on why Philly’s chemical spill messaging missed the mark.
🏠 Browsing: The House of the week feature, spotlighting a rowhouse with rooftop views in Point Breeze.
🧩 Unscramble the anagram 🧩
Hint: Best-case scenario, this Phillies pitcher could start a game in May
ARDINE ANTWERP
We’ll select a reader at random to shout out here, and would love for you to send us your own original anagram to unscramble. Congratulations to Scott Harris, who correctly guessed Thursday’s answer: Kelly Green Uniforms
Photo of the day
And that’s it for me this week. Ashley has you covered Sunday and I’ll be back in your inbox on Monday. ☀️