#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY
Red brick in relief
(Photo by @neptunosvws)
Four generations of florists in West Oak Lane
Paul Beale’s Flowers has been a West Oak Lane staple since 1971. The family says they plan to keep business going as long as they can.
“Business is business and family is family, and fortunately, we found a way to blend them all together,” said Paulette Beale Harris. And their family wouldn’t have it any other way. Continue reading…
Homemade breakfasts with a spicy political topping
The Morning Glory Diner made its mark in the late 1990s as the place that “made brunch cool again” and paved the way for a slew of other hip breakfast spots to open up in South Philly and beyond.
But the diner may be even better known for the loudly left-wing, anti-Republican messages it blasts from handmade window signs and, uh, colorfully titled menu specials. Continue reading…
RECAP: What else happened?
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• The mid-Atlantic region could see fewer hurricanes this year, but climate change could still make them worse. [WHYY]
• Philly will be the first city to run an automatic retirement program, but it joins a growing number of states with such plans. [Capital-Star]
• The Philadelphia school district plans to wind down a special education program that separates some students with additional learning needs into their own classrooms with targeted intervention. [Chalkbeat]
• Conservationists launch a plan to protect Wissahickon Valley Park and Creek. [WHYY]
• An investigation is underway after skeletal remains were found near a creek in Northeast Philadelphia Friday afternoon, police said. [NBC10]
• Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey was named to the 2025-26 All-NBA Third Team. [PhillyVoice]
• Philly Music Fest returns for its 10th year Oct. 12–18. Here’s who is performing. [WHYY]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker will participate in the annual Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony at the All Wars Memorial to Colored Soldiers and Sailors at Logan Circle at 11 a.m.
BILLY PENN GUIDES
🚶🏽♀️ Alt Philly history walking tours guide
🎭 Philly’s comedy scene
🌱 Spring 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!
SummerFest, live jazz and thrifting on the Delaware waterfront (all weekend) + the start of the Philadelphia Latino Arts & Film Festival (opening weekend)
+ Wednesday, May 27: Youth Voices and Perspectives on the American Revolution – (5:30 – 8:30 p.m.)
Join this reception, exhibit tour and community conversation at the National Constitution Center about the significance of representation and America’s founding from a youth perspective. The special guest is Leon Smith, the National Teacher of the Year from Haverford High School. This event is free, but registration is required. Learn more and register online.
