#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY
Spring vibes
(Photo by @leslie.sllvn)
How labor keeps its power and status in Philadelphia
Union organizing is spreading across new corners of Philadelphia’s workforce, from academia and food businesses to city government, reinforcing the city’s long-standing reputation as a labor stronghold.
The first known union, first strikes and first strike funds in America all happened in the city, and the network of labor support that has existed since is the reason people say “Philly is a union town.” Continue reading…
Tips from last year’s Broad Street Run winners
The nation’s largest 10-mile road race is back this Sunday, and the competition is swift this year. Last year’s women’s and men’s division winners, Amber Zimmerman and Josh Izewski, are gearing up for what they hope is another win.
“My strategy is to show up and blow up,” said Zimmerman. “I think that for this race, you have to go out fast.” Izewski added: “Everyone is underprepared. It’s better to be underprepared than overprepared.” Continue reading…
RECAP: What else happened?
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• Pennsylvania encourages homeowners to ditch their lawns for meadows with free growing kits. [WHYY]
• Philly-area leaders stand united against political violence after shooting at White House Correspondents’ dinner. [WHYY]
• A proposed development would bring 35 new rental units to a large vacant lot near Awbury Arboretum in Philadelphia’s Germantown neighborhood. [WHYY]
• Philadelphia’s Please Touch Museum has a new $4.2M marble floor. The old marble is making a comeback in Center City restaurants. [WHYY]
• What’s the best free restaurant bread in Philly? We asked and you answered. [Billy Penn]
• Marsha’s faces backlash after alleged employment disputes. [PGN]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker and city officials kick off new youth summer programming. (1:30 p.m.)
BILLY PENN GUIDES
🌱 Spring in Philly guide
🎤 Philly Record Store Guide
⚽ Billy Penn’s FIFA World Cup Guide
🛍️ Thrifty in Philly guide
📚 Book lovers’ guide to Philly
🍹 Non-alcoholic Philly
😋 Dining in Philly
🏃🏽 Philly Runners Guide
ON THE CALENDAR
Sample a Fishtown Feast to support a local nonprofit (Tuesday), shop local and regional makers at East Market courtyard’s new Night Market (Tuesday), browse the 2026 Old City Wedding Stroll (Wednesday) and more!
For the **FULL LIST** of this week’s events calendar, visit BillyPenn.com!
