Check out Philly’s 2026 FIFA World Cup poster — unveiled at flower show
It’s been quite the year for football in Philadelphia — both American and European. First, Philly basked in the Eagles’ Super Bowl win. And Wednesday, Philadelphia Soccer 2026 unveiled the official Host City poster design for the upcoming FIFA World Cup at the annual Philadelphia Flower Show.
Artist Nicholas McClintock showed off his winning design through a giant re-creation made from hydrangeas, carnations, roses and more. Continue reading…
Two Irish plays trade in hard luck and lives— and the glimmer of hope
Philadelphia’s two Irish-oriented theater groups are presenting two plays this month focusing on lives filled with sorrow and struggle. However, there are hopeful lessons to be learned from “The Beauty Queen of Leenane,” from the Irish Heritage Theatre (March 7-23), and “Iphigenia in Splott,” a Welsh play from Inis Nua Theatre Co. (March 12-30).
BP’s Jane Von Bergen chats with some of the actors and directors in this preview. Continue reading…
RECAP: What else happened?
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• Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro is the latest state chief executive hoping to encourage laid-off federal workers to apply for positions in state government. [WESA]
• Half of Pennsylvania’s federal buildings are set to be sold under a Trump admin plan. [Technical.ly]
• Philly-area Ukrainian Americans express heartbreak, disappointment, and anger as President Trump shifts Ukraine policy towards a pro-Russia stance. [WHYYx2]
• Glenside residents protest DOGE cuts in the aftermath of SPS fire: “Who’s going to be keeping an eye out for us?” [WHYY]
• A dismissed federal lawsuit against a man who barricaded himself inside a Philly Planned Parenthood in 2021 is part of changes at the Justice Department, which is dropping FACE Act cases across the U.S., signaling unwillingness to address threats and violence at health clinics. [WHYY]
• The No Name Pops orchestra, soon to be known as the latter-day Philly Pops, has named its first music director: Christopher Dragon. [WHYY]
MAYOR WATCH
The mayor has no public events today.
ON THE CALENDAR
😋 East Passyunk Restaurant Week runs through March 7
👭🏽 Women’s History Month events in Philly
🏋🏼 Saturday, March 8: Second Street Fitness Crawl
This inaugural event in Northern Liberties features three back-to-back workouts of barbells, boxing and heated power flow yoga, followed by a celebration at Indy Hall. (8 a.m. to noon)
✊🏽 Saturday, March 8: Tenants’ Organizing Conference
Meet tenants from across Philly at First Unitarian Church in Rittenhouse Square to discuss working conditions, share knowledge, and grow community. Free with RSVP. (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
🛍️ Saturday, March 8: Manayunk Wingwomen Shop Crawl
Celebrate International Women’s Day with local women-owned businesses and fellow shoppers in Manayunk! (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
💃🏼 Saturday, March 8: Discover Puerto Rico Presents: Bomba & Plena Workshops
Taller Puertorriqueño hosts this Women’s History Month celebration featuring interactive Bomba & Plena dance workshops, Puerto Rican bites, and a special showcase honoring Puerto Rican women. Free with RSVP. (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
🚋 Saturday, March 8 – Ongoing: A Deeply Rooted Trolley Tour by Harriett’s Bookshop
Kick off this series of three hour, hop on-hop off Saturday tours that celebrates local food, culture, history, music, and deeply rooted tradition with visits to new and seasoned spaces throughout Philadelphia. $50 tickets. (11 a.m. and various other times)
🎻 Saturday, March 8: Advanced Study Ensemble Concert
Settlement Music School’s annual concert comes to the Mary Louise Curtis Branch at 7 p.m.
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