#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY
Patterned pause at 30th Street
(Photo by @billlent)
Your guide to home repair resources in Philly
Philadelphia is often described as a “city of neighborhoods” – many of which have an aging housing stock. With this comes the need for repairs and renovations, which can be costly.
So, how can you get the help you need – especially with repairs that present a higher price tag? We’ve got you covered with this guide of home repairs throughout the city. Continue reading…
What’s the best free restaurant bread in Philly? We asked and you answered
After The Atlantic’s Caity Weaver dubbed Parc’s cranberry walnut loaf the best complimentary bread in America, we surveyed Philadelphians to see if she got it right.
Turns out BP readers had a lot of different takes on their go-to complimentary bread. While there was no consensus among voters, there was a strong trend towards Italian spots — and one establishment did get the most votes. Continue reading…
RECAP: What else happened?
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• Straight ‘F’s: The Philadelphia region’s air quality ranking worsens in annual lung health report. [WHYY]
• Penn does not have to turn over the names of Jewish staffers to the federal government as appeals process plays out, a federal judge rules. [WHYY]
• Sports, AP, and the arts: Here are the looming budget cuts Philadelphia school leaders aren’t discussing. [Chalkbeat]
• Groups that work with unhoused people fear Philly will engage in sweeps of encampments ahead of major events this summer. The city has not shared its plans. [Inq$$]
• Philadelphia looks to employ thousands of youth this summer with a city-led program called #ItsASummerThing. [WHYY]
• Philly’s Liberty Museum exhibit shows what the World Cup and the First Amendment have in common. [WHYY]
• Temple scientist discovers rare species of wildflower only grows in New Jersey. [PhillyVoice]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker joins city officials at the former Greyhound bus terminal to mark its grand reopening as the PPA’s new transportation center. (10 a.m.)
Parker later helps launch the city’s Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Campaign, announcing key organizations spearheading research and development, ahead of a summer of increased international travel into and out of Philadelphia. (2:30 p.m.)
BILLY PENN GUIDES
🌱 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!
Night markets (Tuesday), learning about Neanderthals and genetics (Wednesday), Budget town halls (various days), and May Day activities (Friday) are among the events to check out this week!
