#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY
Sunshine and leaves on Delancey
(Photo by @therowhousecity)
Philly’s rats aren’t going anywhere, but a new strategy could keep them in check
From colonial ships to Clark Park, rats have long made themselves at home in Philly. Now the city has a new plan to fight back.
Although not everyone wants rats out of Philly. Billy Penn’s Instagram post asking readers to share their rat experiences drew a healthy crowd of rat advocates. Roughly a fifth of the comments on the post seemed pro-rat. Continue reading…
Old City boutique shop Philadelphia Independents is closing its huge door Dec. 24
In a sea of mass-produced Liberty Bells, Rocky/Apollo Creed boxing trunks and Phanatic birthday cards, the store has been an island for tourists and locals alike, offering a curated selection of handmade items made by local artists. The baby onesies, scented candles, greeting cards and pretzel earrings were all undeniably Philly. Continue reading…
BP Quizzo Question of the Day
Philadelphia’s Korean War Memorial and Vietnam Veterans Memorial are a block away from one another on what streets?
RECAP: What else happened?
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• The SS United States’s final voyage to the bottom of the Gulf has been moved up. Here’s how to watch it live. [Billy Penn]
• Montco pipeline spill cleanup continues; officials say air monitors have not detected elevated levels of toxic pollution. [WHYY]
• As overdose deaths fall, a changing drug supply is making Philadelphia’s opioid crisis harder to escape. [WHYY]
• From colonial ships to Clark Park, rats have long made themselves at home in Philly. Now the city has a new plan to fight back. [Billy Penn]
• Philly Habitat for Humanity project will overhaul blighted East Germantown rentals. [WHYY]
• ‘Pollinator Palooza’ helps Philly-area homeowners turn their lawn into native habitat. [WHYY]
• Cardboard, community and a cause: West Philly’s Peoplehood Parade in photos. [Billy Penn]
• Ukrainian audio tour added to Philadelphia’s Museum of the American Revolution. [WHYY]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker joins city officials and local performers to welcome Philadelphia’s Holiday Tree to the north apron of City Hall. (11 a.m.)
Highlights from Billy Penn’s City Guide
- A guide to Philly’s specialty books, arts, vintage, toy stores and beyond
Philly has many stores that are very “Philly” – here is your guide.
- At Scribe Video Center, Philadelphians learn to tell their own stories
From first-time filmmakers to seasoned storytellers, Scribe has spent decades helping Philadelphia get behind the camera.
ON THE CALENDAR
Living Space – A Discussion and Perfromance in Tribute to John Coltrane and His Ensembles (Tuesday),
Crime And Punishment In America screening and panel discussion (Thursday),
Spelladelphia (Thursday),
AND MORE!
See the **FULL LIST** of this week’s events calendar at BillyPenn.com!
BILLY PENN GUIDES
🏙️ Billy Penn City Guide
✏️ Philly Quizzo guide
🛍️ Novelty stores guide
🍵 Afternoon tea guide
🥊 “Rocky Season” events
🧡 Pumpkin spice latte recs
🍓 Farmers market guide
✊🏾 Black history in Philly guide
🍦 Vegan ice cream guide
🥕 CSA farmshare guide
☕ Philly coffee guide
🚶🏽♀️ Alt Philly history walking tours guide
🎭 Philly’s comedy scene
🎤 Philly Record Store Guide
🛍️ Thrifty in Philly guide
📚 Book lovers’ guide to Philly
🍹 Non-alcoholic Philly
😋 Dining in Philly
🏃🏽 Philly Runners Guide
BP Quizzo answer:
Front and Spruce streets
