#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY
Therapy dog days of summer
(Photo by @taoistpunk)
The wait is over. The World Cup is here.
The 39 day tournament gets underway today, and BP has coverage for everyone from soccer novices to the ultras.
- Everything you need to know about the games in Philly
- World Cup activity and watch party guide
- Security preps and SEPTA’s plans
BP’s resident soccer expert Nick Kariuki takes us behind the scenes with some of the 50,000 volunteers that will help FIFA pull off 104 matches across three countries. Continue reading…
Platform X: Suburban Station’s celebration of graffiti, street art
The latest Step Outside show subverts America 250 expectations and invites its audience to paint on walls.
The exhibition has both outdoor and indoor installations where artists reflect on the nation’s history, legacy and continuing challenges. Continue reading…
RECAP: What else happened?
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• ‘Swarthmore 9’ student activists appear in court to face trespassing charges tied to Gaza protest encampment. [WHYY]
• Amid an affordable housing crisis, the Philadelphia Housing Authority is spending billions to expand its portfolio of subsidized units. Trump’s budget proposal threatens that effort.
• Councilmember Rue Landau plans to introduce a resolution to authorize hearings to look into the Philadelphia police response during Pride festivities over the weekend. [6ABC]
• Nearly 50,000 volunteers help make the World Cup happen. Here’s how Philly’s crew will help out. [Billy Penn]
• Philly’s tech meetups are finding fresh energy — if organizers can keep them going. [Technical.ly]
• Womxn’s Night offers Kensington women a place to eat, rest and feel safe. [Kensington Voice]
• Part sci-fi and part historical adventure, “Franklin’s Key” aims to be ‘a gateway drug’ to Pig Iron Theatre Company’s unique brand of experimental theater. [Billy Penn]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker, Council President Kenyatta and School District Superintendent Watlington pledged to preserve 340 school positions that they would find a “dedicated, recurring local revenue source” to continue. Their announcement comes a week after Council approved Parker’s proposed city budget and the District approved plans to close schools.
ON THE CALENDAR
June 8 to 14 is chock full of events across Philly!
World Cup fever is here, but so are:
Cocktails & Congress (Friday),
the Neighborhood Jawnts Tour Series’ excursion to Frankford & Tacony (Fri/Sat/Sun),
the Odunde Festival (Saturday), and more!
See the **FULL LIST** of this week’s events calendar at BillyPenn.com!
BILLY PENN GUIDES
🏙️ Billy Penn City Guide
🌈 Pride Month events guide
🥳 World Cup events guide
🛝 Kid-friendly summer guide
☕ Philly coffee guide
🚶🏽♀️ Alt Philly history walking tours guide
🌱 Spring in Philly guide
🎭 Philly’s comedy scene
🎤 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
