π« Things continue to unravel for World Cafe Live. Singer Rae.Dianz is rescheduling her June 26 show (with a new date TBD) and punk band The Taxpayers is threatening to move their show on June 27.
The artists are putting pressure on the West Philly music venue after roughly 10 employees were fired after a walkout last week. (Philly Voice)
π Catering company Garces Events has closed while the event venue The Olde Bar will shut down Aug. 9. The businesses are based in the historic Bookbinder's building at 125 Walnut St. (Business Journal π)
βοΈ Gov. Josh Shapiro commuted the life sentence of 71-year-old Marie Scott, who has served more than half a century in prison for felony murder. Scott, who has cancer, is eligible for parole after at least six months. (Inquirerπ)