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SEPTA with a view
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‘More than just soccer’ Haitians rally around each other
Philly Haitians crowded into Gou Restaurant in Olney to watch the nation’s first World Cup game in 52 years.
“We get a bad rep a lot of the times, but now people are able to see the culture, see the food, experience, meeting the people,” said Bernice Jean-Louis. “I feel like this will change the narrative that’s out there about us.” Continue reading…
Before Stonewall, there was Philly
Many people know about the Stonewall Riots in New York – a pivotal protest by members of the LGBTQ+ community over a police raid at Stonewall Inn, a bar in Greenwich Village.
But before Stonewall, the nation’s first annual “reminder demonstration” happened right here in Philly – an opportunity for LGBTQIA+ community members and allies to demand equal rights. Continue reading…
RECAP: What else happened?
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• A federal appeals court ruled in favor of the Trump administration’s attempt to replace the slavery exhibit at the President’s House Site that it had removed in January. Philadelphia had sued to get the panels returned, winning an injunction in February. [WHYY/BPx2]
• Pa. Supreme Court ruling curbs Philly DA Krasner, adds state attorney general oversight. [Capital-Star]
• Philadelphia had its 3rd-warmest spring on record. A hotter-than-normal summer could be coming. [WHYY]
• Scores of retired city employees say they are waiting months — in some cases nearly a year — to receive terminal pay and other retirement-related payments. [6ABC]
• Your guide to road closures for Juneteenth parade, festival in West Philly on Sunday. [NBC10]
• MLB is eliminating the clock for the All-Star Home Run Derby in Philadelphia July 13, as the event switches to Netflix from ESPN. [CBS3]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker marks Juneteenth at the Wawa Welcome America Juneteenth Block Party at the African American Museum (701 Arch Street). (12 p.m.)
She then heads to the 7th annual Millennial Juneteenth Festival at the Kingsessing Rec Center. (3 p.m.)
Parker’s Saturday includes a visit to the Johnson House Historic Site’s 20th Annual Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival, highlighting one of the nation’s most significant Underground Railroad sites. (12 p.m.)
Parker’s public presence continues Sunday at the Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade at Malcolm X Park. (12 p.m.)
⚽ World Cup Daily Recap ⚽
Start Here:
World Cup events guide
Billy Penn’s FIFA World Cup Guide
The Latest:
- ‘Rooting for the grass:’ How the farm that grew Philly and Boston’s World Cup pitches is watching the tournament
- ‘ICE Out’ protest art in Philly ramps up amid World Cup spotlight
- Philly’s Haitian community welcomes the rest of the diaspora ahead of World Cup game against Brazil
- Over 3,100 parking tickets were issued during the first five days of Philly’s FIFA Fan Fest. Less than 6% were in error, PPA says. [WHYY]
On the Ground:
- Nearly 50,000 volunteers help make the World Cup happen. Here’s how Philly’s crew will help out.
- Fairmount neighbors say Philadelphia’s FIFA Fan Festival road closures threatens public safety.
- World Cup fans can take a hike — literally. Soccer enthusiasts in Philly can access Lemon Hill fan fest and other sites via trails.
- A heat wave may be the most obvious health threat. But infectious diseases can spread in a crowd, and experts are set to scrutinize wastewater, hospital visits, even social media for any signs that an outbreak might be brewing.
ON THE CALENDAR
June 15 to 21 is chock full of events across Philly!
Juneteenth festivals all weekend long!
+ help ID and restore plants at the Schuylkill Center (Saturday)
+ Franklin Institute’s block party (Saturday)
+ Neighborhood Jawnts in Lower Bustleton all weekend
+ mark the Summer Solstice on South Street (Sunday)
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
