Harris, Trump visit tally; Dia de los Muertos events; Weekly gun violence digest

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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump in Duluth, Ga. and Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris at an event in Aston, Pa., Oct. 23, 2024. (AP Photo)

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A holiday originating in Mexico, Dias de los Muertos is a celebration of deceased loved ones that has spread throughout the Western Hemisphere. Philadelphia will host many events this weekend and next. Find one near you. Continue reading…

A Dia de los Muertos celebration at LOVE Park in 2021. (Billy Penn file photo)

SUMMARY: What else happened?

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•Latin voters under the spotlight again after Insult to Puerto Rico It was held during a Trump rally in New York. (WHY/PennLive)

•Gwen Walz public education advocates In an interview with WHY News. (FROM WHERE)

• Philly pollsters I urge voters to take health issues into consideration Such as HIV prevention, access to abortion and ballot box insurance. (FROM WHERE)

• More financing on the way helping students facing homelessness in Philadelphia. (NBC10)

•A Musical satire about the Obama administration“44” comes to Philadelphia at the turning point of the election. (FROM WHERE)

• Could it be the Phillies? Signed really expensive free agent Juan Soto? (Billy Penn)

• How do you know if your house is haunted? Pa. ghost hunter has some clues. (Spotlight PA)

Weekly digest on gun violence prevention (via PCGVR)

We publish this report every week in partnership with the European Union. Philadelphia Gun Violence Reporting Center.

• La Salle graduate combating gun violence In Northwest Philly. (LaSalle University)

• Op-ed: Pennsylvania lawmakers should: take action to protect children from gun violence. (Lancaster Online)

• Young black men carrying guns across the US provide insight Wilmington, Del. Studies aimed at preventing violence, including (The Trace)

• Gun violence has increased dramatically in Philadelphia Following the implementation of COVID-19 containment policies Murders in 2020 fell at the fastest rate ever recorded Across the US in 2023 And probably falling faster in 2024, according to data analyst Jeff Asher Philadelphia Shooting Victims data dashboard.

According to figures in Philadelphia

9: shooting victims recorded last weekIncluding 3 deaths, 18 deaths and 6 deaths in the previous week. (Fili Police)
911: shooting victims As of October 27 It decreased by 38% compared to the previous year. (PCGVR)
211: Year to date murders49% decrease compared to last year’s pace; 26% decrease from five years ago (Philly Police)

MAYOR MONITORING

The mayor has no public events planned for today.

ON THE CALENDAR

Thursday, October 31: Halloween at Fairmount
browse This handy guide for Halloween Activities in Fairmount, Brewerytown and Spring Garden! From trick-or-treating cat café game night to pumpkin training to food/drink specials, “Halloween Starts Here.”

Thursday, October 31: Halloween at the American Revolution Museum
In Old Town, history and haunted fun combine for scares and fun with turnip carving demonstrations, revolutionary templates for your jack-o’-lantern, and more. Starts at 11am

Thursday, October 31: Sweet and Spooky Magnificent
Carnival games, candy, costume contests, raffles, locally sourced prizes, boozy cocktails, music, dancing and more are available at 7th and Catharine Street! FREE/Pay as you go. (17:00 – 21:00)

Thursday, October 31: Carrie: Live Reading
Hear Theater Contra bring this Stephen King horror classic to life at whiskey bar Trestle Inn in Callowhill. General entrance at the door; $15 VIP tickets. (between 7-8:45)

Until October 31: Spooky Mini Golf
Franklin Square Park’s mini golf course turns into spooky fun with fog, lights, music and family-friendly surprises! New this year is a BOO-zy Bar and timed tickets that allow time to enjoy the carousel and other activities. $15 adult/$12 child.

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