#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY
Plumage in the park
(Photo by @amtlphilly)
‘Alleygators’ to help residents clear trash, vegetation from alleys
City residents who need help clearing trash and vegetation out of alleyways next to their homes can now request a team of “Alleygators” through a dedicated online portal.
The city’s Office of Clean and Green Initiatives launched the Alleygator program as part of the city’s biannual, 13-week citywide cleaning program. Continue reading…
The Philly-based golfer to watch at the PGA Championship in Delco
Local fans will have one Philly guy to root for this year after Aston-native Braden Shattuck secured one of the last 20 available spots at the PGA Championship in Aronimink Golf Club.
This marks a notable comeback for Shattuck, whose golf career was nearly derailed when a car accident in March 2019 left him with two herniated discs in his lower spine, making it difficult to walk, let alone swing a golf club. Continue reading…
RECAP: What else happened?
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• In a letter sent to 24 electric, gas and water utilities, Gov. Josh Shapiro told CEOs that the regulated utility system is “broken” and laid out a new system to rein in corporate profits. [WHYY]
• Up to 90,000 Philadelphians could lose Medicaid next year; experts are concerned about the effect on mental health services. [WHYY]
• State Treasurer Stacy Garrity says she would veto recreational marijuana bill if she wins the November race for Pennsylvania governor. [PhillyVoice]
• Philadelphia airport debuts upgrades ahead of major 2026 events, including new seating, platforms, signage, and bathrooms that include lactation suites and child-friendly step stools. [NBC10]
• The city changed the direction of part of Adams Avenue at the request of some Kensington business owners, but the switch has created new complications. [Inq$$]
• At Philly’s Fabric Workshop, Jesse Krimes turns incarcerated people’s memories into quilts, including a prototype of a fabric-based mural designed with people recently released from prison. [WHYY]
• The shiny veneer of American Girl dolls wears thin in the latest production at Philly’s FringeArts. [Billy Penn]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker joins the Pennsylvania Senate’s Semiquincentennial Ceremonial Session, held here in Philly’s National Constitution Center. (1:30 p.m.)
BILLY PENN GUIDES
❤️ Mother’s Day in Philly events
🌱 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!
Cinco de Mayo activities (Today), Bok Open Studios (Friday), Mother’s Day weekend markets (Saturday) and more to check out in this week’s calendar.
