#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY
Wheels in winter
(Photo by @_marcphilly_)
Is a huge snowstorm really headed our way next weekend?
If you spoke to other people, looked at your iPhone, or reddit, in the past 24 hours, you know there’s buzz of a huge snowstorm next weekend. That would be a break from our recent pattern of big-snow misses. Will it happen this time? Billy Penn took a look at the forecast. Continue reading …
‘Love thy neighbor’: Invoking King, Philly protesters decry ICE raids and custody deaths
Marchers gathered in front of Philadelphia’s Immigration Court on Market Street on Martin Luther King Jr. Day for songs and speeches, then walked to the ICE Field Office at 8th and Cherry streets.
“Right now I think that ICE is terrorizing communities that shouldn’t be,” Philadelphia pastor Daniel Eisenberg said. “These are people that are just trying to do the same thing that people have been doing here for generations — to build a family, to build community roots, to find purpose and to seek it.” Continue reading …
RECAP: What else happened?
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• A new Pennsylvania loan program seeks to expand affordable rentals for at-risk populations. [WHYY’s PlanPhilly]
• Philly students’ math scores hit a nine-year high. [Chalkbeat]
• This Germantown resident is working to keep housing there affordable. [WHYY]
• In Kingsessing, the Original American Foundation grows free food. [WHYY]
• As winter drags on, Philadelphia advocates are pushing to dispel myths about suicide risk. [WHYY]
• Longtime owner of South Philly’s iconic Pat’s King of Steaks restaurant, Frank Olivieri Sr., has died. He was 87. [NBC10]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker will be joined by intergovernmental partners to announce an historic external investment that will accelerate the administration’s H.O.M.E. Initiative, at City Hall. (11:30 a.m.)
ON THE CALENDAR
🍹 Non-alcoholic options beyond Dry January
🏃🏽 Philly Runners Guide
Tuesday, Jan. 20: The Lost Founder: James Wilson and the Forgotten Fight for a People’s Constitution
This online author panel discusses the new book, “The Lost Founder: James Wilson and the Forgotten Fight for a People’s Constitution,” which explores the influence and legacy of forgotten founder and Supreme Court Justice James Wilson. Free with Zoom registration. (12 p.m.)
Tuesday, Jan. 20: Bridging Blocks | Beyond Borders: Challenges and Opportunities of Human Migration
The U.S. is home to more foreign-born residents than any other country. In Philadelphia, 15.7% residents are foreign born. Drivers of migration include economic opportunities, escaping political violence and climate disasters. Is there a universal solution? What are the opportunities and challenges that come with immigration? At Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane. (5 to 6:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, Jan. 21: Connect for Change: Volunteer Matchmaking Mixer
Want to stop doomscrolling and get more involved in your local community for good in the new year? Community is the key to finding purpose and feeling better. Join Green Philly’s third annual Volunteer Matchmaking Mixer — a fun, low-pressure way to connect with local organizations making a real impact. At Temple’s Science and Education Research Center. $16.30 tickets/Students pay-what-you-wish. (6 to 8 p.m.)
Thursday, Jan. 22: Zero-Proof Quizzo!
Support The Bridge Way School’s work as the state’s first and only recovery high school at this fun event! Each team should have between 4 and 6 people. At FaceClock. $5 to play. (6:45 to 11 p.m.)
Sunday, Jan. 24: Profs & Pints Philadelphia: The Happiness Workshop
A look at what recent research and centuries of wisdom tell us about bringing more joy and contentment to our lives, with Eric Zillmer, professor of psychology and the director of the Happiness Lab at Drexel University. Can happiness be measured? What is the happiest day of the week? Can a specific place make you happy? What can we learn about happiness from travelling the world? $14.77 in advance; $17 at the door. (4 to 6:30 p.m.)
