Black Historical past Month occasions; Native skaters victims in crash; Philly faculties making progress

The African American Youngsters’s E book Truthful marks 33 years of championing literacy and highlighting Black authors and illustrators because it returns to the Conference Heart this Saturday. It’s one among many family-friendly occasions scheduled in Philly throughout Black Historical past Month. Proceed studying…

The twenty eighth annual African American Youngsters’s E book Truthful on the Neighborhood School of Philadelphia was held pre-pandemic on Feb. 1, 2020. The honest is organized by Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati, who’s organizing the inaugural “Juneteenth – Celebrating Literary and Inventive Freedom,” on Saturday. (Natalie Piserchio for WHYY)

Some of us are inviting associates over for Tremendous Bowl watch events; others can be so nervous they need to watch alone on their sofa. If you wish to get out to see the sport, you may have choices — from occasions on the stadium complicated to bars throughout city. Although the sport remains to be 9 days away, reservations are going quick. Right here’s an inventory of choices, which we’ll preserve up to date. Proceed studying …

Philadelphia Eagles fans celebrate on South Broad Street in Philadelphia, Sunday Jan. 26, 2025, after the Eagles won the NFC Championship by defeating the Washington Commanders. — Philadelphia Eagles followers have fun on South Broad Avenue in Philadelphia, Sunday Jan. 26, 2025, after the Eagles gained the NFC Championship by defeating the Washington Commanders. (Joseph Kaczmarek for WHYY)

RECAP: What else occurred?

$ = paywalled

• Members of Philly skating membership and Delaware coach are among the many Washington, D.C. aircraft crash victims. [6ABC]

• Pa. Gov. Shapiro plans to fast-track and subsidize energy crops and hydrogen initiatives. [AP]

• Below a brand new Pa. Treasury program, greater than 8,000 residents can be mailed checks for his or her unclaimed property. [PhillyVoice]

• The fiery resignation letter from Pa.’s shopper advocate is sparking worry the workplace will lose its independence underneath the incoming Republican AG and GOP-controlled state Senate. [Spotlight PA]

• Pa. medical health insurance advocates warn ACA premiums will spike in 2026 if Congress lets tax credit expire. [WHYY]

• In his second State of the Colleges tackle, Philly superintendent says the district is making progress with some greater scores for third- via eighth-grade college students, greater attendance and a decrease dropout price, however has room for enchancment. [Chalkbeat/WHYY]

• Meet the group of Philly avenue artists who have been placing collectively a photo-focused zine, Precedence Magazine, that celebrates native, nationwide, and worldwide avenue artists. [StreetsDept]

Neighborhood Notes

Billy Penn is now readable on Nextdoor and BlueSky!
Vote within the 2025 Philly Information Awards! A number of Billy Penn and WHYY reporters and editors are nominated in numerous classes. Assist BP employees whose work you’re a fan of! Voting open via Sunday, Feb. 3.

MAYOR WATCH

The Mayor will ship remarks at a Police Academy commencement ceremony for Police Academy Class, at Temple College Performing Arts Heart, 1837 N. Broad St. (10 a.m.)

ON THE CALENDAR

🧨 Right here’s a operating record of Lunar New 12 months occasions and actions throughout Philly.

🛍️ Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 1-2: Punk Rock Flea Market
Store superior clothes, information, crafts, artwork, and previous punk junk on the twenty third St Armory! Indoor, rain or shine, $10 on the door, youngsters 12 and underneath enter free. Tickets are good for each days. (10 a.m. to five p.m.)

🎶 Saturday, Feb. 1: The Wondrous World of Opera
East Passyunk Opera Challenge hosts this participatory, learning-based opera expertise for younger audiences (Preschool to 7 years of age). The 45 minute present at Theatre Exile consists of: pre-show discovery time, Introduction to Track group actions, performances with alternatives for youngsters to affix in, and a post-show Q&A. $15 per person. (10 to 11:30 a.m.)

👂🏼 Saturday, Feb. 1: Saturday Open Home – As soon as Upon Deep Time
Study in regards to the evolution of listening to, with a stay musical efficiency by paleontologist Matthew Bonnan, and discover deep time within the Wagner Free Institute of Science. Free. (12 to 4 p.m.)

🌼 Saturday, Feb. 1: Lunar New 12 months on the Rail Park
From 1 to 4 p.m., take pleasure in family-friendly actions, performances, parades and numerous retailers together with a flower market and “Bao Bar.”

🧘🏽‍♀️ Sunday, Feb. 2: Greenhouse Yoga
Escape the winter blues within the tropical setting of the Horticulture Heart’s greenhouse. Open to all ranges. Choose Sundays for $15 per particular person. (10 to 11 a.m.)

🥳 Sunday, Feb. 2: No Enviornment Block Occasion + Lunar New 12 months Parade
From 11 a.m. to three p.m., lion dancing, firecrackers and a parade will wind via Philly’s Chinatown, main into the two to five p.m. group celebration of the Sixers determination to stay in South Philly’s stadium complicated, that includes stay music, a DJ, a photograph sales space, and dancing.

🎸 Sunday, Feb. 2: Sunday Funday Music Competition
Sweeney’s Philly Particular hosts a day of fantastic native abilities: 6-7 bold rock bands at this family-friendly occasion from 2 to five:30 p.m. $10 admission.