#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY
Rainbow over Passyunk
(Photo by @kslouf)
‘Recipe for disaster’: Philadelphia activists call for a data center moratorium
Today, protesters will gather at City Hall’s south apron at noon to demand that City Council pass a data center moratorium as opposition to the projects grows nationwide.
The “No Data Centers in Philly” campaign states that two potential data center sites have been identified in the southwest and northeast portions of the city.
Meanwhile, the state utility commission will review how utility profits, data centers affect affordability issues. Continue reading…
Dîner en Blanc Philly cancellation aftermath
The annual “end-of-summer” white party was canceled this year due to severe weather — and its thousands of registered attendees are still awaiting communication on refunds. Continue reading…
RECAP: What else happened?
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• Pennsylvania doctors urge children, adults to vaccinate against flu, COVID-19 and RSV as federal guidance remains thin. [WHYY]
• The state’s third measles-related death was reported in Jefferson County, while the nation’s measles outbreak has sickened 676 in Pa., including four fully vaccinated people. [Capital-Star]
• A Pennsylvania House member from Berks wants the federal government to change Lake Erie’s name to Lake Pennsylvania. [Times Observer]
• Philly is nearing the finish line on installing free, public internet across 180+ city sites. [Technical.ly]
• Penn student who went viral for his dorm room design wins $100,000 prize in a content creator competition. [PhillyVoice]
• Rittenhouse Chess Club turns pickup games into lasting friendships. [WHYY]
• The first Martha Graham Cracker memorial fund supports drag cabaret artists in the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. [WHYY]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker joins officials at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to cut the ribbon on CHOP’s Morgan Center for Research and Innovation. (5 p.m.)
Philly Fringe coverage
- How to Fringe: Your guide to Philly’s massive Fringe Festival
- Philly’s Fringe Festival puts rookie theater makers (including a former state treasurer) in the spotlight
- These Philly Fringe shows focus on veterans stories with parallels to Iran, Vietnam and beyond
- Philly Fringe shows explore joys and trials of fatherhood
- How a clown on a Philly stage is helping audiences find solutions
Highlights from Billy Penn’s City Guide
- Fall in love with our list of Philly autumn festivals
An eclectic array of dining, nightlife and post-industrial architecture just north of Old City makes the area a top-desired urban hub.
- Your Philly coffee and coffee shop guide
Philly is a city full of caffeine! From matcha to coffee shops, here is your guide to unique Philly coffee.
ON THE CALENDAR
A physical media swap (Tuesday),
Bridging Blocks discusses environmental injustice (Tuesday),
Spiral Q’s puppet karaoke fundraiser (Thursday)
AND MORE!
See the **FULL LIST** of this week’s events calendar at BillyPenn.com!
BILLY PENN GUIDES
🏙️ Billy Penn City Guide
✏️ Philly Quizzo guide
🎭 Philly Fringe Fest guide
🍁 Fall festivals guide
🍓 Farmers market guide
✊🏾 Black history in Philly guide
🍦 Vegan ice cream guide
🥕 CSA farmshare guide
☕ Philly coffee guide
🚶🏽♀️ Alt Philly history walking tours guide
🎭 Philly’s comedy scene
🎤 Philly Record Store Guide
🛍️ Thrifty in Philly guide
📚 Book lovers’ guide to Philly
🍹 Non-alcoholic Philly
😋 Dining in Philly
🏃🏽 Philly Runners Guide
