#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY
A cat a day retains the physician away?
(Photograph by @ronnie_takingphotos)
Hundreds of thousands of individuals took half nationwide in Saturday’s “No Kings” protests, with Philly seeing tens of hundreds —principally from the area, with some touring a lot farther. Wherever they had been from, they’d a wide range of points with President Donald Trump and his administration, and made that recognized peacefully. There have been no arrests.
Photographer Hanbit Kwon shared pictures and put the occasion in a historic perspective in a short essay. See them, and skim it, right here …
The Membership World Cup started Saturday in Miami. Philly might be a number within the monthlong world soccer celebration, starting tonight and ending up its run right here on the Fourth of July.
When you haven’t been following alongside — or need a fast refresher — listed here are the necessities (FYI, tickets are surprisingly reasonably priced). Proceed studying …
RECAP: What else occurred?
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• The U.S. Military celebrated its 250th anniversary in Philadelphia with three days of public celebrations and actions. [WHYY]
• The Philadelphia Board of Schooling reviewed 18 constitution colleges that had been up for renewal final Thursday, giving 12 the inexperienced gentle, however expressing reservations about six that obtained low scores for teachers. [WHYY]
• Philadelphia can now create an anti-displacement fund for tenants. Will it occur? [WHYY’s PlanPhilly]
• The FIFA Membership World Cup this summer season might be a apply run for Philly officers to arrange surveillance and public well being security for a bigger crowd of worldwide guests in 2026. [WHYY]
• Ought to Pa.’s state sweet be the Hershey Kiss? Billy Penn requested you what thought. You don’t agree with our lawmakers. [BP]
• An environmental plan that might get rid of parking spots is dividing Fishtown residents. [PhillyVoice]
• For Philly’s Low Reduce Connie, protest songs and American dissent are “patriotic.” [WHYY]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker has no public occasions deliberate for Monday.
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Monday, June 16: The 2025 Bloomsday Pageant
Each June 16, individuals collect collectively to learn from Joyce’s Ulysses. It’s a beloved and foundational occasion for the Rosenbach Museum & Library, the house of Joyce’s manuscript of a novel that continues to encourage, scandalize and thrill. Signal as much as learn or attend free of charge. (12 to eight:30 p.m.)
Monday, June 16: Juneteenth Cookbook Popup
An homage to liberation, Blackness, summer season and good meals, that includes recipes from Watermelons & Pink Birds by Nicole A. Taylor. At Wynnefield Library. (3 to 4 p.m.)
Monday, June 16: Music 101: Concept
The second of three workshops led by musician and instructor Salina Kuo. Every workshop features a 60-minute, hands-on class and half-hour to play with devices and construct on ideas with different individuals. At Parkway Central. Free with RSVP. (5:30 p.m.)
Monday, June 16: Artist City Corridor for Performing Arts
Asian Arts Initiative’s Artist City Corridor invitations artists to return collectively to share their newest initiatives, make a pitch and change assets. Dance, theater, drag, spoken phrase — each apply is welcome. Signal as much as pitch. Free to attend. (6 to eight p.m.)
Tuesday, June 17: Bridging Blocks | Invisible Obstacles: How Ableism Impacts Accessibility
How does Philadelphia present up for its residents dwelling with a incapacity? What providers are at present out there and what could be improved? How did we get right here and the way will we transfer ahead? Be a part of WHYY for this second civic dialogue on Ableism, on the Parkway Central Library. (4:30 to six:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, June 17: “Queer Love is Resilience” Poetry Open Mic + Q&A ft. Alison Lubar
Flashpoint Gallery & Neighborhood House and Nutmeg Bar & Market host the open mic at 6:30 p.m. and present at 7 p.m. First-come, first-served. “Delight month, so convey your gayest poetry!” Featured poet Alison Lubar (they/themme) reads and leads a Q&A. Books, artwork and zines on the market; a portion of proceeds go to The Trans Lifeline. Free to register. (6:30 to 9 p.m.)
Wednesday, June 18: Reminiscence Media Watch Get together w/ Lois Cheaye
The Reminiscence Employees Guild hosts this collective viewing of queer individuals of colour in artwork, movie, poetry and different archived testimonials, held within the Asian Arts Initiative’s Callowhill area. (6 to eight p.m.)
Wednesday, June 18: Fishtown Choir sings Girl Gaga
Head to Ortlieb’s for the most recent neighborhood choir efficiency! $15+charges upfront; $17 day of present. (7 to 11:30 p.m.)