#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY
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PECO workers plan strike on Fourth of July
PECO workers will walk off the job on the Fourth of July if no contract agreement is reached, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 614 announced on Thursday.
The move comes after five months of negotiations failed to produce an agreement. Continue reading…
Philly World Cup: Côte d’Ivoire’s historic win
Philadelphia’s fourth FIFA World Cup game was its third-straight sellout, with the Ivory Coast cruising to a 2-0 win over Curaçao, moving the African nation into the knockout rounds for the first time in its three tournaments.
Despite their slim chances, Curaçao fans were thrilled to see their nation on the world’s stage: “This is one big dream come true,” one fan told BP. “Once in a lifetime.” Continue reading…
RECAP: What else happened?
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• A home repair initiative created by South Philadelphia state Sen. Nikil Saval is headed nationwide after Congress approved the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, expanding Pennsylvania’s Whole-Home Repairs Program into a federal pilot. [South Philly Review]
• How to protect yourself — and your yard — from ticks. [WHYY]
• Job training but no guaranteed jobs: Why Pennsylvania’s investment in pre-apprenticeships is complicated. [Chalkbeat]
• Venezuelans in Philadelphia fear for loved ones after deadly earthquakes: “It’s just devastating.” [CBS3]
• Walnut Street West Library marks 120 years with a community celebration today. [West Philly Local]
• ‘Pepper pot soup slam’: 3 chefs reimagine one of the first American street foods, known as a survival meal during the Revolutionary War, but with African and Caribbean roots that are often overlooked. [WHYY]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker yesterday visited the new joint operations center for SEPTA, PPD and the city at Jefferson Center (1101 Market Street) and touted the coordinated City response behind a 68,000-plus-person FIFA World Cup match, the FIFA Fan Festival™, Wawa Welcome America, and growing activity in neighborhoods and businesses across Philadelphia.
Today, Parker delivers the keynote address at a Lifetime Community Impact Tribute honoring her former political mentor, Marian B. Tasco, and Dr. Adrienne Jacoby for their leadership and lasting contributions to James R. Lowell Elementary School. (1 p.m.)
⚽ World Cup Daily Recap ⚽
Start Here:
World Cup events guide
Billy Penn’s FIFA World Cup Guide
The Latest:
- Côte d’Ivoire advances for the first time in history after Philly World Cup win over Curaçao
- ‘Small islands, big dreams:’ Curaçao looking to make World Cup history against Ivory Coast in Philly
- FIFA fan fest organizers reveal steps to cut down lines for free DIY World Cup charm bracelets that have become a viral hit.
- ‘ICE Out’ protest art in Philly ramps up amid World Cup spotlight
On the Ground:
- Over 3,100 parking tickets were issued during the first five days of Philly’s FIFA Fan Fest. Less than 6% were in error, PPA says. [WHYY]
- Nearly 50,000 volunteers help make the World Cup happen. Here’s how Philly’s crew will help out.
- Fairmount neighbors say Philadelphia’s FIFA Fan Festival road closures threatens public safety.
- World Cup fans can take a hike — literally. Soccer enthusiasts in Philly can access Lemon Hill fan fest and other sites via trails.
- A heat wave may be the most obvious health threat. But infectious diseases can spread in a crowd, and experts are set to scrutinize wastewater, hospital visits, even social media for any signs that an outbreak might be brewing.
ON THE CALENDAR
June 22 to 28 is here!
Outdoor fun on South Broad/Avenue of the Arts (Today)
+ honor Byberry Township African American Burial Ground (Saturday)
+ Summer festivals in Harrowgate, Fishtown, Wadsworth and Manayunk (Saturday — and Africatown and Manayunk (Sunday)
+ Tours of Queen Village and Philly’s vegan history (Sunday)
and more!
See the **FULL LIST** of this week’s events calendar at BillyPenn.com!
BILLY PENN GUIDES
🏙️ Billy Penn City Guide
🌽 CSA farmshare guide
🌈 Pride Month events guide
🥳 World Cup events guide
🛝 Kid-friendly summer guide
☕ Philly coffee guide
🚶🏽♀️ Alt Philly history walking tours guide
🌱 Spring in Philly guide
🎭 Philly’s comedy scene
🎤 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
