#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY
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Flyers’ great Bernie Parent never stopped connecting with Philly fans
The remembrances and appreciations poured in Monday for Bernie Parent, the goalie and essential player on two Flyers’ championship teams, who died this weekend at his home in Avalon, N.J. He was 80.
Parent had been out in public as recently as last Friday, doing what he did — attending events, connecting with fans — though old teammates report he had been in considerable pain. Continue reading …
Tinker and Trade creates space for community, creatives to prosper
Cassandra Torres was looking for a creative outlet in 2022, after she stopped working in retail. She worked with a boutique that offered craft vendors a place to sell their wares.
That vendor offered to sell the business to her, but it was too far away. Soon, Tinker and Trade was born. Continue reading …
RECAP: What else happened?
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• Amid CDC turmoil, Pennsylvania joins northeastern states in a regional public health coalition. [WESA]
• Pa. Republicans officially endorse State Treasurer Stacy Garrity for governor.
• Pa. disability advocates and long-term care facilities are bracing for the ripple effects of impending Medicaid cuts. [WHYY]
• Philly will get 14 new state historical markers, including for the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel (infamously known as the site of the first outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in 1976), and the site of the Kensington riots of 1844. [PhillyVoice/WHYY]
• After decades of hoping, Work to Ride finally has a new, $15 million facility for horse riding in Philadelphia. [CBS3]
• Out West cafe opens, Grindcore House West closes, and more West Philly business news. [West Philly Local]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker will join city and business leaders for a ribbon-cutting celebration of the expansion of Hopeworks Kensington, and will meet with young adults using AI to develop job skills, at 3400 J St. 10 a.m.
ON THE CALENDAR
🍂 Autumn festival lineup
🚦 10/2: Safer Streets: A Billy Penn Town Hall
🏃🏽 Philly Runners Guide
Wednesday, Sept. 24: Our Fragile Freedoms: A Town Hall
Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Eric Foner discusses “Our Fragile Freedoms,” a new collection of essays exploring a range of topics, including debates over slavery and antislavery, the Civil War and Reconstruction, Jim Crow and the battle to dismantle it, and modern debates over the Constitution and how to teach American history. At the National Constitution Center. Free online. (12 to 1 p.m.)
Wednesday, Sept. 24: Northern Liberties Fall Night Market
The final night market of the year, with food trucks, beer gardens, vendors and local crafters. Pay-as-you-go. (5 to 10 p.m.)
Wednesday, Sept. 24: Profs & Pints Philadelphia: Kafka and Prague
Learn about how a great author and his works were shaped by the history, culture, and landscape of a city, with Cynthia Paces, professor of history at The College of New Jersey, teacher of courses on European history and Holocaust studies, and author of two books on Prague. $13.50 in advance; $17 at the door; $15 for students. Arrive early to get a drink! (6 to 8:30 p.m.)
Thursday, Sept. 25: Movie Night…With Cats!
Movies and meows, at Get A Gato in Queen Village. $20.03 tickets. (6 to 8 p.m.)
Thursday, Sept. 25: 5th annual Dogs on Deck
Royal Boucherie hosts this hot dog competition where 6 Philly chefs compete for a custom trophy and bragging rights. Proceeds benefit the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). $33.85 ticket includes hot dogs. Cash bar available. (6 to 9 p.m.)
Thursday, Sept. 25: Global Quizzo Oktoberfest
Join globally-minded Philadelphians for a fun evening at the German Society. Test your knowledge of all things Philly; history, pop culture, international happenings in the city, and tall tales – and answer questions about our Sister Cities. Free with registration; Cash bar and BYO food. (6:15 to 9 p.m.)
Friday, Sept. 26: uCity Square Block Party
Celebrate the start of fall and a new school year. (2 to 8 p.m.)
Friday, Sept. 26: Art After Dark Happy Hour
Meet under the giant paintbrush at PAFA for this night of art, music, shopping, food and drinks in the outdoor courtyard. Museum admission included. RSVP Pay-what-you-wish/$10 suggested donation. (5 to 8 p.m.)
Friday, Sept. 26: Jazz Night
Enjoy live music over nonalcoholic cocktails that let the jazz give you the buzz instead of the alcohol. (6:30 to 9:30 p.m.)
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