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Hundreds march in Philly against ICE, U.S. military action in Venezuela, days after deadly Minneapolis shooting
Hundreds of Philadelphians marched through Center City in two demonstrations Saturday that condemned U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Trump administration’s military intervention in Venezuela.
Both protests began outside City Hall and moved through cold and rain to the front of the Federal Detention Center for a rally. Continue reading …
‘A safe and healthy outlet’: 9-year-old helps students through art classes
Like many 9-year-olds, Kalie Mapp-Hayes has always enjoyed art, fashion and creativity. Through drawing, Mapp-Hayes said, she has been able to process her own feelings.
But unlike most 9-year-olds, Mapp-Hayes is already the CEO of her own foundation. Continue reading…
RECAP: What else happened?
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• New CDC vaccine recommendations for hepatitis B and meningococcal disease, or meningitis, are odds with Pennsylvania and New Jersey school requirements. [WHYY]
• Mayor Parker unveils $11.5M ‘gateway’ project to beautify areas around major Philly highways ahead of 250th celebrations. [WHYY]
• Dylis Blum, curator of fashion at the Philadelphia Art Museum for 38 years, dies at 77. [WHYY]
• Fashion students at Jefferson make clothes for Philly patients with prosthetics, skin sensibilities and other conditions. [WHYY]
• 10 “awards” given after the Eagles’ disappointing 23-19 exit from the playoffs against the Niners. [PhillyVoice]
• WHYY and NPR’s Terry Gross reflected on 50 years of ‘Fresh Air’ on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’. [WHYY]
• “Seeking experienced witch”: A woman seeks helping cursing her ex. [Inq$$]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker will attend PCMA Convening Leaders 2026, at the Convention Center. (3:30 p.m.)
ON THE CALENDAR
✊🏾 MLK Jr Weekend at the African American Museum of Philly
🏃🏽 Philly Runners Guide
Tuesday, Jan. 13: Book event: “The University of the Arts”
Barnes & Noble Philly welcomes Sara MacDonald to discuss her Campus History Series book in UArts and the legacy of the nation’s first university dedicated exclusively to education and training in the visual, design, performing, and media arts. Free. (6 p.m.)
Thursday, Jan. 15: Jokes for Justice: A Standup Comedy Benefit for Gender Justice
Lady Laughs Philly and It’s Always Punny in Philadelphia present a standup comedy benefit feat. all women and queer comedians. Funds benefit Bread and Roses’ Gender Justice Organizing Fund to support local groups. Age 18+. BYO but no red wine. Non-alcoholic drinks and snacks will be available. $25 tickets. (6:30 p.m. doors open)
Friday to Sunday, Jan. 16-18: Ben Franklin’s Birthday Limited Edition Tippler’s Tour
Raise a glass to Franklin for his 320th birthday with a limited-run edition of the Tippler’s Tour during an evening at historic Carpenters’ Hall. Enjoy seasonal snacks and festive drinks as you learn some of Ben’s most colorful euphemisms for being drunk—like “nimptopsical” and “tipsicum grave.” Tastings & gratuity included in $40 ticket. (5:30 to 6:30 p.m.)
Saturday, Jan. 17: Ben’s Birthday Bash
Join this celebration of Philadelphia’s favorite founding father and the Franklin Institue’s namesake on his 320th birthday. Dress like Ben! Hands-on fun, games, music and more. Snap a pic in front of the 20-foot-tall Benjamin Franklin National Memorial. Play Franklin-themed games, design birthday hats, see hair-raising electricity experiments, and hear the unique sound of “Happy Birthday” being played live on Franklin’s own invention, the glass armonica, with a celebratory ball-pit ball explosion finale! $23-29 museum admission. (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
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