#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY
Art imitating life on a new mural by @asheyeart
(Photo by @bookczuk)
What’s ‘progressive’? The 3rd District primary tests the label
There are many similarities among the platforms of the three leading candidates to replace U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans in Congress.
Sharif Street, Chris Rabb and Ala Stanford share many policy goals, but some divisions over Gaza and fundraising, plus a lack of public polling, make the race a guessing game. Continue reading…
Goodbye Linc, hello Philadelphia Stadium
Lincoln Financial Field’s transition to “Philadelphia Stadium” is almost complete ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the new grass for the tournament laid down and its usual branded signage being covered up.
In addition to the grass and the new name, other stadium modifications have totaled less than $10 million or so as organizers prepare to host six games of the tournament. Continue reading…
‘Just another day’ for Aston pro teeing off at PGA Championship
Aston-native Braden Shattuck will be part of the opening group of the 108th PGA Championship on Thursday, making his third appearance at one of golf’s “majors.”
One day before competing against 155 of the world’s best golfers, it was business as usual for Shattuck as he ran his regular women’s clinic at Rolling Green Golf Club in Springfield Township. Continue reading…
RECAP: What else happened?
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• PECO signs agreements with data centers requiring them to pay for their own grid upgrades. [WHYY]
• First Amendment rights are at the center of a clash between Pa. schools and students over ICE walkouts. [Spotlight PA]
• About 1,400 neighbors across South Philly are waking up to find their homes and businesses without power after, officials say, a transformer exploded along Jackson Street. [NBC10]
• Affordable senior housing in Philadelphia expands with new Overbrook apartment development. [WHYY]
• A Germantown renter faced eviction after organizing fellow tenants. She just won a rare landlord retaliation case. [WHYY’s PlanPhilly]
• Puberty field trip? Philly-area students get a front-row seat to health education. [WHYY]
• Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, a smaller version of the grocery store, will open at 23rd and South streets. The Amazon-owned store will replace the South Square Market. [PhillyVoice]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker helps unveil a workforce-themed Liberty Bell replica at the Municipal Services Building, honoring municipal employees in Philly. (10:30 a.m.)
Parker later attends the Riverfront North Partnership Annual Spring Fling at Glen Foerd, honoring Commissioner Susan Slawson. (5:30 p.m.)
Parker ends the public portion of her day hosting the ‘One Philly, One Future’ Budget Town Hall in Northeast Philly at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church. (6 p.m.)
BILLY PENN GUIDES
🎭 Philly’s comedy scene
🌱 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!
Mark your calendars for the West Philly Orchestra pop-up at the Portal (Today), an East Kensington Spring Fest, flea and dance party (Friday), and so many Saturday festivals and fairs, including at the Italian Market, Girard Avenue, Carpenter’s Hall, EcoFair, and the Black Age of Comics Convention!
