Summer tipping surcharge; Mail ballot fixes 101; Sharif and Rabb debate | Morning Roundup

#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY

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While a 20% tip is customary here in the United States, in other countries that percentage is much lower or even non-existent. 

So with thousands of international soccer fans coming to Philly for the World Cup, the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association said businesses should consider a 20% hospitality fee. Continue reading…

If you’re voting via mail in the May 19 primary, you might want to check the list below. So far 93 Philly mail voters have ballot issues that put them at risk of not having their votes counted.

City Commissioners is posting its list of ballots that have errors or are undeliverable. Continue reading…

RECAP: What else happened?

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• Pennsylvania lawmakers want to ban products like playmats, infant bedding that contain toxic PFAS chemicals. [WHYY] 

• Sen. Sharif Street and Rep. Christopher Rabb sparred over experience and policy at WHYY’s 3rd Congressional District debate after Dr. Ala Stanford dropped out of the event. [WHYY] 

• Negotiations continue ‘around-the-clock’ ahead of Thursday board vote on 17 Philly school closings. [Inq$$] 

• Philly’s sheriff wants to double size of the agency’s eviction unit, but she may not get it. [WHYY] 

• The Democratic National Committee is in Philly through Friday to assess if the city is the right choice to host the 2028 party convention. [6ABC]

• Kylie Kelce played basketball with Gov. Josh Shapiro on the roof of the state capitol and compared retired Eagles star Jason Kelce to the Phillie Phanatic. [PhillyVoice] 

MAYOR WATCH

Mayor Parker attends CeaseFirePA’s annual awards ceremony recognizing outstanding leaders and organizations advancing gun violence prevention across Pennsylvania. (6 p.m.)

BILLY PENN GUIDES

👟 Broad Street Run weekend guide
🌱 Spring in Philly guide
❤️ Mother’s Day in Philly guide
🎤 Philly Record Store Guide
⚽ Billy Penn’s FIFA World Cup Guide
🛍️ Thrifty in Philly guide
📚 Book lovers’ guide to Philly
🍹 Non-alcoholic Philly
😋 Dining in Philly
🏃🏽 Philly Runners Guide

ON THE CALENDAR

🗓️ For the **FULL LIST** of this week’s events calendar, visit BillyPenn.com!

A local author’s book launch (Thursday), historical walks (Saturday) and outdoor festivals and markets in several neighborhoods (Sunday) are among the upcoming events!