#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY
Getting in spirit at the Little Gay Pub
(Photo by @artfreddy)
The Philly Portal lives on
Just when you thought a Philly underdog was down and out, this city proves there’s always time for a comeback in the final moments.
After news that the art installation was leaving our city this month, a “very generous patron” stepped up to keep it here. Continue reading…
The first whodunit? Poe wrote it in Philly.
Iconic author Edgar Allan Poe is often remembered for his horror stories or short poems. But this week, the Philadelphia Historic District is celebrating Poe as a leader in the detective genre. His story, “The Murders in the Rue Morgue,” is considered the first modern detective story – and it was written in Philly.
This week’s Firstival will be at the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site at 532 N. 7th St. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Continue reading…
BP Quizzo Question of the Day
In Pennsylvania, you don’t pay sales tax on pumpkins as long as you’re going to do what?
RECAP: What else happened?
$ = paywalled
• In final push of Pennsylvania’s governor race, Stacy Garrity goes all in on skill games and raises millions from the industry. [WHYY]
• A proposed Philly robot tax could replace revenue lost when taxpaying workers are displaced by technology. [WHYY]
• “A lot of uncertainty in the air”: In Philly, questions linger as Saul High School prepares for merger. [WHYY]
• Germantown YWCA project in limbo as developer seeks tax credits for senior affordable housing. [WHYY’s PlanPhilly]
• Silk City apologizes for throwing a diner’s belongings in the trash. [Billy Penn]
• ‘The Four Seasons’ and ‘Task’ are casting extras in the Philly area. [PhillyVoice]
When you donate to Billy Penn, you’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win a pair of 76ers tickets to the Monday, Nov. 23 home game against the Portland Trail Blazers!
No donation is necessary, though. For details on how to enter and the eligibility requirements, see the official rules online here.
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker attends the One Philly Opportunity Fair at Lincoln Financial Field, where 100+ employers present job opportunities in healthcare, skilled trades, union pathways, professional services, and other fields. (2 to 6 p.m.)
While at the Linc, Parker will attend the Collegiate and Alumni Step Show (3 p.m.) and the coin toss for the Lincoln University vs. Virginia Union University football game. (7 p.m.)
Highlights from Billy Penn’s City Guide
- Your guide to Philly’s comedy scene
Whether you’re looking for an improv show, comedy classes or the bigger headliners, here’s your guide to Philly’s comedy scene.
- Cliveden connects the past and present through community storytelling
Once home to multiple generations of the Chew family, Cliveden embodies the rich history of Germantown.
ON THE CALENDAR
One Philly Opportunity Fair at the Linc (today from 2 to 6 p.m.),
Mural Arts Fest (Saturday),
East Passyunk Fall Fest (Saturday),
Soul Crawl at Laurel Hill (Saturday),
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
🎃 Philly Halloween guide
🛍️ Novelty stores guide
🍁 Fall festivals guide
🍵 Afternoon tea guide
🥊 “Rocky Season” events
🧡 Pumpkin spice latte recs
🍓 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
BP Quizzo answer:
Eat them
