#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY
One man’s trash is another’s sidewalk art
(Photo by @bookczuk)
Philly runs on medals: The race bling runners can’t resist
There’s a lot Philly runners will endure for a race medal.
It helps even more if the medal looks dazzling, and local designer Rita Carroll has been the one to thank for some of Philly’s most unique and memorable race medals in recent years.
The UArts grad and runner herself says “it’s so awesome being able to see people take pride in having this tangible item after they’ve done something really physically demanding and cool.” Continue reading…
What we know so far about the Academy of Natural Sciences museum’s closure
Public outcry over the Academy of Natural Science’s closure has led many to call for leadership changes. Here’s what we know about what’s been happening behind the scenes and what’s coming next. Continue reading…
RECAP: What else happened?
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• As Labor Day approaches, unemployment remains low in Pennsylvania, but the job market shows signs of weakening. [WHYY]
• Convicted former Philadelphia labor leader John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty could soon be released from prison after President Donald Trump reportedly signed a commutation of his sentence. [6abc/WHYY]
• Philly towing companies that were ordered to halt predatory tactics haven’t stopped, AG Dave Sunday says. [PhillyVoice]
• Philadelphia bet big on its new reading curriculum. But implementation has been tricky. [Chalkbeat]
• The new Philadelphia Ballet building is complete, includes a blackbox theater and event space, and acts as a literal beacon for the arts thanks to floor-to-ceiling wrap-around windows on top. [WHYY]
• The loss of a historic museum hits Philadelphia’s STEM ecosystem where it hurts. Drexel is weighing relocation options, but leaders worry moving away will reduce public access to science. [Technical.ly]
• New Jersey clothing retailer Burlington will relocate its HQ and 2,000 employees to Philadelphia, receiving nearly $40 million in state and city incentives. [WHYY]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker has no public events scheduled for Friday.
Highlights from Billy Penn’s City Guide
- Need help fixing your house?
Whether you’re looking for senior, income-friendly resources or general repair programs, here’s your overview of Philly home repair resources.
- Thrifty in Philly: Your guide to the city’s thrift, vintage and secondhand stores
Philly’s thrift scene is diverse – with different stores, events and focuses all throughout the city.
ON THE CALENDAR
Support Elfreth’s Alley Museum at the First Friday Flower Bar,
Chestnut Hill’s Arts + Eats is here,
Philadelphia Pagan Pride Day is Saturday,
Browse the Fringe Fest’s offerings at the Fringe Fair (Saturday),
Labor Day weekend activities are aplenty,
AND MORE!
Send us events to add to 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
🍓 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
