#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY
Crisp reflections at Cherry Street Pier
(Photo by @jim50tim)
30th Street a popular option for future intercity bus station
Officially, the city is considering three potential locations to build a permanent bus terminal for Greyhound and other intercity carriers.
But for many who attended an open house on the project Wednesday night, one option was the clear favorite.
“The 30th Street Station option right here is, for me, the most logical,” one man said. Continue reading…
‘Oysters are hot right now’: Oyster House’s James Beard honor
The foodie prestige just keeps coming to Philly!
Oyster House, Philly’s beloved seafood spot — known for its fresh lobster rolls, yummy cocktails and oysters that make you feel as if you’re on Maine’s coast — has just won the James Beard America’s Classics award. Continue reading…
RECAP: What else happened?
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• Two schools have been spared from closure in the Philadelphia School District’s final facilities master plan. [WHYY]
• Lawyers say Quakertown student protesters did not know that the man who ran into the crowd was the police chief. [AP/WHYY]
• The latest snowstorm caused more cancellations at local blood donation drives and centers, at a loss of about 1,000 blood and platelet donations. [WHYY]
• SEPTA and the Philadelphia Parking Authority are rolling out AI-powered cameras to penalize drivers who illegally park in trolley lanes, deploying technology that already is used on city buses. [PhillyVoice]
• City Council members recognized the Temple University student charged along with journalist Don Lemon after assisting in news coverage of an anti-ICE protest in Minnesota. [CBS3]
• Celeste Ng’s “Our Missing Hearts” picked as this year’s One Book, One Philadelphia selection. [Billy Penn]
• The Philadelphia Museum of Art is 150 years old. Here’s how it has evolved. [WHYY]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker has no public events scheduled for Friday.
ON THE CALENDAR
🌷 Philly Flower Show guide
🧨 Lunar New Year events guide
📚 Book lovers’ guide to Philly
🍹 Non-alcoholic Philly
🏃🏽 Philly Runners Guide
Friday, Feb. 27: Philly Reincarnated: Poetry Slam Finals
Top poets from the season compete for a spot on Philly Reincarnated’s slam team. At the Rotunda. (7 p.m.)
Saturday, Feb. 28: 4th annual printPHILLY! 2026
40+ vendors featuring artists, print shops, schools, nonprofits and more at Parkway Central. Plus workshops and guest speakers on letterpress printmaking and upcoming exhibits. Free. (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Saturday, Feb. 28: Black History Month Poetry Workshop
Focused on poetry and spoken word. At the Welcome Table on West Hunting Park Avenue. $5 donation welcome. (10 a.m.)
Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 28 & Mar. 1 Golden Girls Hatch Day celebration
The Golden Girls, the first Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises to ever hatch at the Philly Zoo, are celebrating their first hatch day—and you’re invited to their “berry first birthday” party. $24 zoo admission. (11 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days)
Saturday, Feb. 28: Seeding Joy
An art-making workshop at the Art Museum, led by Andrea Walls, founder and creative director of the Museum of Black Joy. RSVP required for free museum admission and parking. (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Saturday, Feb. 28: International Food Festival
Snyder Avenue Congregational Church’s 3rd annual food fest featuring the flavors of 4 continents and 8 countries. (12 p.m.)
Saturday, Feb. 28: Chinatown Chinese New Year Market
40+ local vendors, arts and crafts, snacks and more at the Crane Community Center. Pay-as-you-go. Free to attend. (2 to 6 p.m.)
Saturday, Feb. 28: Phin-Ista Nights
Food, mocktails, music and BYOB social at this Vietnamese coffee cafe in Francisville. (6 to 9 p.m.)
Sunday, Mar. 1: Philly Fat Clothing Swap
Clothing must be size XL & up, accessories & shoes are welcome, but no underwear or socks. The suggested donation of $8-20 goes to covering the cost of the space rental and necessary supplies. All leftover money will be donated to Project HOME. At Black.Bird.Rising in Germantown. (1 to 4 p.m.)
Sunday, Mar. 1: Textiles for Remembering: Gallery Talk
Join artists Richie Wilde Lopez and DeJeonge Reese at Painted Bride for a conversation exploring textiles as living archives of memory, care, and cultural transmission. The discussion will reflect on material practice, ancestry, and collective meaning making. Free with RSVP. (1 to 4 p.m.)
Sunday, Mar. 1: The Wondrous World of Opera: Trusting Your Voice
WWO is dedicated to bringing opera, musical theater, and art song to children (preschool to 3rd grade). The show runs approximately 45 minutes and includes: Pre-Show Discovery Time, Introduction to Song group activities, Performances by ePOP (with opportunities for children to join in), and a Post-Show photo opportunity with the cast. $15 tickets include drinks and snacks, plus mimosas for adults. (3 to 4 p.m.)
Through March 6: East Passyunk Restaurant Week
21 participating restaurants, including Michelin Recommended, local favorites, buzzy newcomers, and diverse cuisines.
