Federal employees hit by DOGE cuts can now faucet the Free Library of Philadelphia for assist. A sequence of free workshops this month are open to those that have already been laid off, together with these going through potential job loss.
Workshops held in South Philly obtained “resounding” optimistic suggestions. The following 4 occasions will characteristic resume assist, LinkedIn navigation assets and photographers can be on website to take headshots at two of the areas – Parkway Central and Coleman. Proceed studying…
For 46 years, the PATCO practice station beneath Franklin Sq. park in Philadelphia has been often known as the “ghost station,” an eerily darkish and soiled platform lit solely by dim orange monitor lights that passengers coming to and from New Jersey watch because it zooms previous the practice window.
Now, the newly renovated station costing $29.3 million reopens for normal service this afternoon, with the primary practice stopping heading westbound at 1:38 p.m., adopted a couple of minutes later by the primary eastbound practice. Proceed studying…

RECAP: What else occurred?
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• Pa.’s dwelling care business is in disaster, with low pay and unfilled shifts driving it towards collapse. Supporters of a state senate invoice counsel reducing schooling necessities for individuals who take care of older adults. [Inquirer$/Spotlight PA]
• The U.S. EPA stated it plans to finalize new water high quality requirements that purpose to guard fish in a portion of the Delaware River. [WHYY]
• Some Philly-area faculties are sticking with DEI, with some “preventing again” whereas others quietly attempt to defy Trump’s orders. [Inquirer$]
• How are Philly faculties experimenting with AI? Cautiously. [Chalkbeat]
• East Mount Ethereal residents are elevating security issues after Charles M. Finley Recreation Heart triple taking pictures. [WHYY]
• Tiger Woods’ basis opened a studying lab at Cobbs Creek Golf Course, providing courses in math, science and excessive tech expertise. [WHYY]
• The Mann Heart and Mural Arts are teaming up for a three-year public artwork venture targeted on West Philadelphia, and celebrating each the Mann’s fiftieth anniversary and the nation’s semiquincentennial. [South Philly Review]
Philly DA Race
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Mayor Parker will be a part of officers on the PATCO Franklin Sq. Station reopening ceremony. (12:15 pm.)
She later kicks off a ‘One Philly 2.0’ Finances City Corridor sequence with a cease in West Oak Lane to advertise her Fiscal Yr 2026 Working Finances and five-year plan. (6 p.m.)

ON THE CALENDAR
👭🏽 Ladies’s Historical past Month occasions in Philly
🙌🏽 WHYY Civic Information Convention – April 4
🎭 School theater productions this spring
Thursday, April 3: Understanding the Metropolis Finances webinar
The 2nd on-line webinar in a metropolis funds studying sequence from the Committee of Seventy. This session will discover Mayor Parker’s Fiscal Yr 2026 funds proposal. Free with registration. (5:30 to six:30 p.m.)
Friday, April 4: Poetry on the Pier
An night of poetry, group, and artistic expression at Cherry Avenue Pier. After the studying, the mic is yours—step up and share your phrases, whether or not uncooked or refined. The open mic portion is first come, first serve. (5 to 7 p.m.)
Friday, April 4: First Friday: Poetry on the Alley
Rejoice Nationwide Poetry Month on the historic Elfreth’s Alley, listening to poetry performances from native poets and an opportunity to write your individual poem on a classic typewriter. Plus free wine and snacks. (5 to 9 p.m.)
Friday-Sunday, April 4-6: Punk Rock Flea Market
A Friday night time market kicks off the weekend actions on the twenty third Avenue Armory (4 to 10 p.m.). Then the buying continues all weekend with a day by day rotating solid of distributors Saturday and Sunday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). $10 entry all weekend + $5 entry after 1 p.m. Sunday.
Saturday, April 5: Furry Associates of Frankford Ave
This pet pageant at Philadelphia Brewing Co. options pet-themed video games, a pet costume contest, pet musical present, and 15+ native pet distributors with handcrafted merchandise on your furry buddy. Plus, think about adopting from PSPCA, Morris Animal Refuge, or Fishtails Animal Rescue! New adopters obtain a present basket that includes objects from taking part distributors. (11 a.m. to six p.m. — Adoption between 12 to three p.m.)
Saturday, April 5: Science & Activism Tour
The Science Historical past Institute in Outdated Metropolis hosts a guided “drop-in” tour that explores the very important impacts made by engaged communities on scientific discovery, environmental justice, and public well being. Who’s a scientist? Who’s an activist? How does every result in change? Free. (2 p.m.)
Saturday, April 5: Settlement Music College live performance
The college’s annual free live performance involves Germantown and showcases college students and ensembles of all ranges from throughout college areas. (7 p.m.)
Sunday, April 6: Secret Sounds of Ponds
FDR Park (9 to 11 a.m.) and West Fairmount Park (5 to 7 p.m.) take part on this distinctive out-of-doors efficiency by musician-naturalist-philosopher David Rothenberg. Be a part of a day of aquatic vibrations, bug solos, and inter-species jamming through hydrophones (underwater microphones) and improvisational duet that includes a clarinet. All ages welcome. The morning live performance can be extra oriented in the direction of children and can have hands-on actions.
Sunday, April 6: North Philly Peace Park Volunteer Day
Get some recent air whereas beautifying North Philly Peace Park at this Volunteer Work Occasion. (11 a.m. to three p.m.)
Atone for the earlier week
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