#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY
Art imitates architecture at this Little Free Library
(Photo by @amtlphilly)
What’s the latest with SNAP for Philadelphians?
New SNAP changes went into effect earlier this week, and states and recipients will be feeling the effects.
“Historically, states have always shared part of the administrative costs of administering that program with the federal government, and so it used to be a 50-50 deal,” she said. “But a change has been made so that states are now responsible for 75% of those administrative costs.”
Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading…
Philly’s best parallel parker crowned
Philly’s self-proclaimed best parallel parkers faced off in the first edition of the Philadelphia Parallel Parking Association (PPPA) Championship at South Street’s Headhouse Square on Saturday afternoon.
When the brake dust settled and the last curb measurement was made, West Mount Airy’s Mario Zucca, AKA “One-Shot Mar,” was crowned the champion. Continue reading…
BP Quizzo Question of the Day
Before moving to Massachusetts with their family, this American literary icon was born in historic Germantown. What is their name?
RECAP: What else happened?
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• Light pollution and wildfire smoke threaten the view of the stars in the Philly suburbs. [WHYY]
• Philly goes head-to-head against Chicago and Los Angeles to see which city can pick up the most trash. [WHYY]
• Students who moved out of the country were put back on Philly schools’ rolls ahead of an important funding deadline, as the district grappled with lower-than-projected enrollment citywide. [Inq$]
• Cecil B. Moore Library community and staff say they’ve been kept in dark about delayed construction project. [PhillyVoice]
• The Philly Passive House: What does a home without fossil fuels look like? [Green Philly]
• When dementia changes a scientist into an artist, a Philly play tells her story. [Billy Penn]
Celebrate Philly’s finest at the Billies!
Join us for Billy Penn’s 12th annual Billies Awards from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at WHYY Studios!
We’ll honor the people and groups making Philly better — with food, refreshments and plenty of hometown spirit.
Admission is free with an RSVP. Optional donations support WHYY’s community programs. The Billies are supported in part by Every Voice, Every Vote.
Sign up to attend the Billies →
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker joins officials in celebrating the return and expansion of the HBCU Classic in Philadelphia, which grows from one football game last year to a two-game showcase at Lincoln Financial Field on October 30–31, including the return of the HBCU Battle of the Legends on Halloween Saturday, October 31, with DeSean Jackson’s Delaware State facing Michael Vick’s Norfolk State. (2 p.m.)
Highlights from Billy Penn’s City Guide
- On the edge of Black Bottom: A walk down Lancaster Avenue
This West Philly neighborhood is steeped in history that locals are eager to keep alive.
- Thrifty in Philly: Your guide to the city’s thrift, vintage and secondhand stores
Budget-friendly holiday shopping for you and your loved ones is spoiled for options in Philly.
ON THE CALENDAR
A talk on the high cost of fines and fees in the juvenile justice system (Wednesday),
DesignPhiladelphia talks architecture and street art (Wednesday),
Exquisite Corpse art party (Thursday),
BiodiversiTEASE: CaBUGaret (Friday),
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
🛍️ Novelty stores 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
