#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY
Hen’s eye view at Race Avenue Pier
(Picture by @kslouf)
As Mayor Cherelle Parker works to get her $6.7 billion proposed price range handed by the tip of June, she and her total cupboard have been barnstorming across the metropolis, holding a collection of city halls — half data session, half pep rally — to clarify the spending plan to residents.
The most recent occasion, held in a North Philly church, was the seventh of 9 deliberate city halls. BP’s Meir Rinde was there, as had been a number of metropolis officers, who bought into the nitty-gritty of the price range. Proceed studying…
Final month, Pa. legislators authorised a Home invoice that will make the Hershey’s Kiss the official state sweet. Getting right here was no small feat. The invoice, which was initially written by eighth-grade college students, has taken 4 years to make it this far.
The Hershey Kiss is actually a good, protected alternative, however there are different decisions to think about, as properly. BP’s Julia Binswanger lays out another sweet contenders. Vote in your favourite! Proceed studying…
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• A Code Orange Alert for unhealthy air high quality has been issued for the Philly space, elements of South Jersey and the Lehigh Valley at present. Excessive temps and wildfire smoke from Canada are anticipated. [NBC10]
• The Faculty District of Philadelphia is underneath federal investigation for asbestos monitoring. [Chalkbeat]
• NJ Transit is trying to enhance companies forward of a fare hike and main occasions in 2026. [WHYY]
• In a Northeast Philadelphia classroom, Kyle Schwarber’s residence runs are serving to college students be taught math abilities. [CBS3]
• The Linc is gearing up for the FIFA Membership World Cup with new soccer-friendly turf and a few stadium seat adjustments. [Billy Penn]
• Roots band co-founder Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter’s new e book explores childhood trauma and transformation. [WHYY]
• Del Frisco’s Grille will shut later this summer season after almost seven years because the ground-floor restaurant on the Cambria Lodge Philadelphia in Middle Metropolis. [PhillyVoice]
Weekly temporary on gun violence prevention (with PCGVR)
We publish this report every week in partnership with the Philadelphia Middle for Gun Violence Reporting.
By the numbers in Philadelphia
- 26: Taking pictures victims recorded from Could 25 by means of 31, together with 5 fatalities, in keeping with metropolis information. Throughout the earlier week, 28 capturing victims had been recorded, together with 4 fatalities. [Source: nickhand.dev]
- 93: Yr-to-date homicides, down 15% vs. final 12 months’s tempo; down 44% vs. 5 years in the past [Philly Police]
MAYOR WATCH
The Mayor will be a part of Artistic Philadelphia on the newly reopened “Artistic Philadelphia Artwork Gallery,” which was closed for renovations earlier this 12 months, at Metropolis Corridor, 2:40 p.m.
ON THE CALENDAR
💜 UArts 1-year commemoration occasions
🌈 Delight Month celebrations
❤️ Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander month occasions
🌸 27 methods to get out and benefit from the heat climate
🏃🏽 Philly Runners Information
Wednesday, June 4: Caregiving Screening, Useful resource Truthful
Caregiving, a brand new documentary created with govt producer Bradley Cooper, highlights the challenges and triumphs of caregiving in America. Be a part of WHYY and several other native teams for a 4 p.m. useful resource honest and reception, and 6 p.m. screening and panels. Free with registration.
Wednesday, June 4: Evening Market Pleased Hour
Head to the Indy Corridor roof deck for board video games, drinks, and a view of the sights and sounds of the Northern Liberties Evening Market under. (5 to 7 p.m.)
Wednesday, June 4: Spring Northern Liberties Evening Market
From 5 to 10 p.m., this family-friendly, dog-friendly, night-time pageant will characteristic dozens of meals vehicles, procuring distributors, children actions reminiscent of paint-your-own pumpkins & video games, stay music, and leisure.
Thursday, June 5: The Baltimore Avenue Greenback Stroll
The favored road pageant brings hundreds of tourists to Baltimore Avenue between fortieth and 51st Streets to expertise $1, $3, and $5 offers from native companies, plus stay music, arts and crafts actions, and loads of enjoyable surprises. (5 to eight p.m.)
Thursday, June 5: Outdated Metropolis Eats Block Occasion
A night of various eats, seasonal sippers, music and extra, as a bevy of Outdated Metropolis’s prime eating places, bars and eateries come collectively for a one-night-only block get together occasion, held on 2nd Avenue between Market and Chestnut streets. (5 to 9 p.m.)
Thursday, June 5: A night with Toshi Makihara
Hearth Museum presents non-idiomatic free improvised music utilizing percussion and located objects / sound websites. Toshi will carry out with a wide range of improvisors in three completely different ensembles. On the Rotunda. Donations welcome. (7:30 p.m.)
Friday, June 6: First Friday: Superheroes of Science
Discover the cutting-edge world of tremendous fits—from swimsuits to binders to bulletproof vests, and the whole lot in between. Uncover the science behind the textiles and materials that preserve us protected, fashionable, and supported — and design your personal tremendous go well with! In honor of Delight Month, take a look at the gathering of books written by LGBTQ+ scientists. (5 to 7 p.m.)
Friday, June 6: Chestnut Hill’s third Annual Delight Occasion
A night crammed with artwork, group, and delight. NoName Gallery will probably be serving up vibes and good power with Soiled Gertie’s Non-Alcoholic Cocktails, a Kay Synclaire e book signing, and extra. Free with RSVP. (5 to eight p.m.)
Friday, June 6: Immigrant Heritage Month Kick-Off and Closing of The Philadelphians
From 7 to 9 p.m. at Love Park, take pleasure in free performances, meals, and extra celebrations of the closing weekend of The Philadelphians, a public artwork projection that highlights town’s vibrant immigrant communities.
Saturday, June 7: Hackett Elementary Fishtown Mega Flea Market
2 classic flea markets in a single spot for a mega flea market at York and Trenton and alongside Frankford Ave from Trenton To Thunderbird Salvage. 200+ distributors! (8 a.m. to five p.m.)
Saturday, June 7: Black Males in Media Summit
Be a part of WHYY for a convention that facilities Black voices in a dialogue of media, storytelling and altering narratives. At WHYY’s Studios, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Register right here.
Saturday, June 7: Northern Liberties Music Fest
Performers embody Trainer Alexis, Shortwave, Ken Ulansey Klezmorim, Taylor Kelly, RevChris & Les Garcons Crasseux, and Solomon Dub. From 4 to 10 p.m. at Liberty Lands.