#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY
Urban autumn colors
(Photo by @_marcphilly_)
The group that has teens up and running across city
Saamir Brown is a junior at Vaux High School and part of Students Run Philly Style, a local group that works with nearly 2,000 students and mentors each year to share the joys and rewards of running. Brown in preparing to run a marathon.
“This is a 16-year-old who is waking up Saturday morning and is going to be at the front steps of the school at 7 in the morning to run 19 miles,” Brown’s mentor, Quinn Litsinger, said. “I don’t know what you were doing when you were 16, but I was not getting up at 7 a.m. on a Saturday to do that.” Learn more about Saamir and the program. Continue reading …
Philly sisters are kin, and speak of our kinship with animals
Kate Coffin and Jenn Asplundh are sisters, and co-hosts of the “The Kindred Podcast,” which returns this week for a ninth season of looking at our relationships to animals and nature.
This year’s theme: animals that are unjustly maligned. Think hyenas and vultures. The sisters spoke to Billy Penn’s Julia Binswanger about all that, Jane Goodall, and more. Continue reading …
RECAP: What else happened?
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• Gov. Shapiro announces $39M for energy redevelopment as data centers grow. [Technical.ly]
• Despite rain, a parade of marching bands in Philly celebrated U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary. [WHYY]
• Trump’s EPA raises water quality standard in Delaware River in a surprise move, potentially improving conditions for marine life while costing the Philadelphia Water Department billions in upgrades. [PhillyVoice/WHYY]
• Penn State trustees reach a deal to transfer WPSU to WHYY, after rejecting earlier terms last month. (WHYY)
• A hearing is scheduled for today in the death investigation of Ellen Greenberg, after a new review by the Philadelphia medical examiner reaffirmed her 2011 death as suicide. [6ABC]
• Thousands of people are expected in city Saturday for second No Kings rally, with others in suburbs. (WHYY)
• Rob Thomson is expected to return as Phillies manager after leading the team to four straight postseason appearances. [NBC]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker attends and speaks as the Navy 250th Commemoration at Independence Hall at 5th and Chestnut Streets. (2 p.m.)
ON THE CALENDAR
🍂 Autumn festival lineup
🎃 Halloween events across Philly, now through October
👻 Dia de los Muertos events
🏃🏽 Philly Runners Guide
Tuesday, Oct. 14: How the PA Supreme Court Impacts Every Pennsylvanian
A webinar where attendees move beyond the basics to explore SCOPA’s unique role, its recent high-impact cases, and why the Court is often at the center of Pennsylvania’s most consequential debates. Free with RSVP. (5:30 to 6:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, Oct. 14: Music for Food Benefit Concert
Head to the Curtis Institute for this free charitable performance in partnership with Music for Food to benefit Sunday Love Project. A minimum suggested donation of $35 is appreciated; $10 for students. Donations can be made online or at the door. (7:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, Oct. 15: Phunemployment Meetup
Head to the dog bowl at Clark Park for some cool weather and fun crafts. BYO everything, not a networking event, and expect a chill time. Laid-off hats will be raffled off! (12 p.m.)
Wednesday, Oct. 15: Cooking Up a Solution! Fall Series
Join Jefferson+Einstein & CLC for healthy eating tips, food demonstrations, and guest speakers. Today’s focus is on Physical Activity — how much is recommended for adults and its benefits. The guest speaker will also discuss tips to manage severe bleeding during emergencies. Free to RSVP. (3:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, Oct. 15: MANNA’s Pie in the Sky Happy Hour
Sample fall with a taste test of the season’s pie menu, plus cozy fall drinks with MANNA while learning how pie = meals for neighbors in need. At 420 N. 20th Street. Free with RSVP. (4 to 6 p.m.)
Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 15-16: HASAN HATES RONNY I RONNY HATES HASAN
Comedians Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng will air their grievances – onstage, at the same time – about America, each other, and each other’s entire family trees – for a paying audience. $34 to $180 tickets. (7:30 p.m.)
Thursday, Oct. 16: Trolley Portal Pumpkin Patch
Join University City District for a *FREE* concert, fall snacks, and pumpkin decorating! (4 to 6 p.m.)
Thursday, Oct. 16: Happy Hour + Movies Under the Stars
Now is the perfect time to rewatch the “Wicked: Part 1” film in the Logan Square courtyard ahead of the upcoming Part 2 film release in theaters. Urban Farmer hosts a happy hour at 6 p.m. The movie starts at 7 p.m. BYO blanket.
Friday, Oct. 17: Comedy at Dock Street (Fishtown)
A night of laughter with some of Philly’s funniest comedians over drinks. $17.85 tickets. (7:30 p.m.)
Friday to Sunday, Oct. 17-19: Characters Welcome 9: An International Sticker Art Show
THE event for sticker artists to meet, exchange ideas & leave behind tokens of their amazing art on our walls, ceilings, floors, etc! Programming includes a full weekend of artist workshops, an all-ages sticker scavenger hunt, a free intro to sticker art class, and more, with all show proceeds donated to local youth arts programming. At Tattooed Mom. (Friday 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.;Saturday 12:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday 12:30 to 11 p.m.)
Through Saturday, Oct. 18: Dine Latino Restaurant Week
Food trucks join the list of Philly restaurants offering dinner deals and more offers to celebrate the culinary offerings across the Latin American diaspora.
Tuesday, Oct. 21: WHYY’s The Pulse Presents: Reimagining Menopause
WHYY’s Maiken Scott and a panel of the region’s leading menopause experts discuss the newest science on symptom management and treatment options. Free registration. (5:30 p.m.)
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