Path To Democracy walking tour; Intestinal parasite 101; World Cup 'coachable moment'

#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY

Memories and hope at the Italian Market
(Photo by @_mtkrupka)

Philly launches Path to Democracy self-guided walking tour

Modeled on Boston’s Freedom Trail, Philly’s new walking path connects a collection of historical sites that tell the story of “the American Revolution and beyond.”

“It’s well-documented that Philadelphia did not have anything that connected its various historic sites,” Visit Philly’s Kyle Stein said. Continue reading…

Christ Church in Old City is a stop on the Path to Democracy Tour (Photo courtesy of Visit Philadelphia)

World Cup loss a ‘coachable moment’ for US goalie from Media

Media native Matt Freese was having a stellar World Cup until Monday. That’s when he botched a defensive play that allowed Belgium to score a goal, helping seal the American team’s elimination.

But despite the gaffe, Freese’s youth coach Jamie Scott, a director at Penn Fusion Soccer Academy, said that mistake doesn’t diminish his World Cup achievements, or his example as a role model. Continue reading…

U.S. national team goalkeeper Matt Freese (third from left) while his was playing youth soccer with Penn Fusion Soccer Academy in West Chester. (Courtesy of Jamie Scott)

RECAP: What else happened?

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• An intestinal parasite is causing “explosive” diarrhea in Pa. and N.J. Here’s what to know about cyclospora. [WHYY]

• West Chester and Cheyney universities are among 10 state-owned schools to raise tuition by 4.3%. [PhillyVoice]

• The election tech voters don’t see is what keeps Philly polls moving. [2PuntosPlatform]

• Levee plan is not viable for Philly’s flood-prone Eastwick neighborhood, says U.S. Army Corps. [WHYY]

• Police officers in North Philadelphia’s 22nd District failed to record nearly three-quarters of encounters, audit finds. [Inq$]

• WURD Radio’s ‘Freedom Journeys’ recognizes 250 Black Philadelphians for their historic impact on the city. [WHYY]

MAYOR WATCH

Mayor Parker helps kick off MLB All-Star Weekend, first at the Mayor’s PLAY BALL event at the Athletic Recreation Center, where more than 100 local youth will participate in introductory baseball and softball activities, sandlot games, and skills clinics. (10:30 a.m.)

Parker then will throw the ceremonial first pitch at Citizens Bank Park before the MLB’s HBCU Swingman Classic, a national showcase celebrating Historically Black Colleges and Universities featuring 50 student-athletes representing 17 HBCU baseball programs. (6:30 p.m.)

⚽ World Cup Tips ⚽

Start Here:
World Cup events guide
Billy Penn’s FIFA World Cup Guide

Things To Know:

How to get free DIY World Cup charm bracelets at the FIFA Fan Fest.
‘ICE Out’ protest art in Philly ramps up amid World Cup spotlight
Soccer enthusiasts in Philly can access Lemon Hill fan fest and other sites via trails.
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

Happy 100th birthday to the Ben Franklin Bridge! (Saturday)
+ Love City Cabaret performs a medley of musicals featuring “miscast” characters (Saturday)
+ Barnes on the Block returns to the Parkway (Sunday)
+ celebrate Bastille Day in Philly’s French Quarter (Sunday)
AND MORE!

See the **FULL LIST** of this week’s events calendar at BillyPenn.com!