#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY
Picnic for squirrels and pigeons at Rittenhouse
(Photo by @barbhmphilly)
Philly AIDS Thrift’s 20th anniversary block party draws record crowd
Philly AIDS Thrift celebrated its 20 years of turning secondhand treasures into life-saving support on Saturday, in South Philly, with the biggest event in its history. Read more about the event, and check out a bunch of photos. Continue reading (and viewing) …
Comic book teaches Philly youth about their rights regarding law enforcement
In trying to help youth in Philly who are dealing, or might deal with, the police or the criminal justice system, the nonprofit YEAH Philly has developed a comic book – but not your standard comic with superheroes and villains. Continue reading …
RECAP: What else happened?
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• Philly activists rally to protect President’s House history as Trump deadline to remove exhibits depicting slavery nears. [WHYY]
• Philadelphia police officers who responded to Ground Zero say the city won’t formally recognize their illnesses. [KYW]
• Elections 2025: What are the ballot questions facing Philly suburban voters? [WHYY]
• Penn law school adds back Sadie Alexander fellowship after backlash over pausing scholarship amid pressure from the Trump administration. [PhillyVoice]
• Opera Philadelphia launches multimillion-dollar fundraising campaign. The goal is stability. [Inq$]
• More than a T-shirt: Philadelphia Museum of Art showcases the pinnacle of fine art screenprinting. [WHYY]
• Mexican Independence Day Festival brings thousands to Penn’s Landing to celebrate the region’s “vibrant people.” [WHYY]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker will address attendees of the Behavioral Health Initiative Regional Summit, at the Chester County Government Services Center, 601 Westtown Rd., West Chester, Pa. 9 a.m.
ON THE CALENDAR
🍂 Autumn festival lineup
🫶🏽 9/18: Exploring Trends: How Immigration Shapes Our Region
💬 9/18: Moving Forward | A WHYY News Town Hall
🎭 Weekends through 9/28: The Layaway feat. Bearded Ladies Cabaret
🏃🏽 Philly Runners Guide
Monday, Sept. 15: Know Your Rights Training
Join Juntos and The Welcoming Center at Triple Bottom Brewing for an evening of community support for neighbors at risk of being targeted by ICE. Registration free, but required. Donations welcome. Online participation welcome. (5:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, Sept. 16: Community Picnic
Join the East Parkside community at North Star Park for a community picnic and discussion about what is needed for a new Playful Learning installation. BYO blanket. Food provided. (5:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, Sept. 16: Book Club | The Republic of Letters: Spies & Spycraft in American History
This session of the book club series is at the Rosenbach Museum & Library. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin’s secret meetings with French spy Julien Bonvouloir at Carpenters’ Hall, Season 2 of this American history book club will feature works of history and fiction that illuminate unforgettable characters in the world of spycraft, from the American Revolution through the Cold War. $35 tickets. (5:30 to 7 p.m.)
Tuesday, Sept. 16: Conversation with Sonia Sotomayor
WHYY’s own Cherri Gregg talks with the Supreme Court justice at Parkway Central Library about her books “Just Ask!” and “Just Shine!” Free with registration. (6 to 7:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, Sept. 16: Born Equal: America’s Founding Promise and the Fight for Equality
Livestream tickets still available for this event on the eve of Constitution Day. Constitutional scholar Akhil Reed Amar of Yale Law School discusses his new book, which explores the transformative amendments that redefined freedom, equality, and voting rights in the post–Civil War era. Book sale and signing to follow. Free to attend. (6:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, Sept. 17: Science & Football: How Gatorade Fueled the Dawn of Sports Medicine
Sixty years ago, in Gainesville, Florida, a new drink called Gatorade was created. Its founder’s daughter, Phoebe Cade Miles, will speak about the scientific research and invention that propelled the Gators to victory, and the unlikely launch of a drink that changed the world of sports. The hybrid presentation will be followed by Q&A and an informal reception. Free to RSVP. (6 to 8 p.m.)
Wednesday, Sept. 17: “Parent Trap” Live Reading
Theatre Contra is headed to Tattooed Mom to take the script of The Parent Trap and do it LIVE. Pay what you can at the door, first-come-first-served. Raffles, food and fun. Ages 21+. (7 p.m.)
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