#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY
Stretching out on the Philly Zoo
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Gov. Josh Shapiro visited the Share Meals Program warehouse in North Philly to announce he’s suing the federal authorities over canceled funding for native meals banks to purchase produce from Pennsylvania farmers.
The governor additionally broadly criticized the Trump administration, describing its actions on sanctuary cities, tariffs and different areas as incompetent and harmful. Proceed studying…
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• Pa. proclaims almost $8 million in grants to develop apprenticeship packages to deal with instructor shortages. [WHYY]
• The historic Wanamaker constructing has been bought at foreclosures public sale to New York’s TF Cornerstone, which plans to transform flooring 6 by 12 into 600 loft-style flats by 2028. Workplace and retail area will fill the decrease flooring, the Crystal Tea Room will stay on the ninth ground, and the Wanamaker organ will probably be maintained. [BizJournal$/Inq$]
• The Philadelphia Museum of Artwork canceled subsequent yr’s “premier present for American antiques and American ornamental arts.” Its future is unclear. [Inquirer$]
• Kensington committee members advised “eradicating” individuals who use medication, and SEPTA paused social service contracts. [Kensington Voice]
• Philly well being organizations are partnering to develop behavioral well being care in North Philly with the intention to survive looming funding cuts underneath the Trump administration. [WHYY]
• The West Philly Weird is greater than only a pop-up market (and it’s not a typo!). It’s a grassroots nonprofit born out of a long-standing custom of distributors gathering at Clark Park to promote crafts. [Billy Penn]
• “Nothing however God”: Odunde CEO talks about 50 years of the Philadelphia pageant’s historical past, group and household. [WHYY}
MAYOR WATCH
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ON THE CALENDAR
💜 UArts 1-year commemoration events
🌈 Pride Month celebrations
❤️ Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander month events
🌸 27 ways to get out and enjoy the warm weather
🏃🏽 Philly Runners Guide
Thursday, June 5: The Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll
The popular street festival brings thousands of visitors to Baltimore Avenue between 40th and 51st streets to experience $1, $3 and $5 deals from local businesses, plus live music, arts-and-crafts activities, and plenty of fun surprises. (5 to 8 p.m.)
Friday, June 6: First Friday at Arch Enemy Arts
Explore six new exhibits, each from a different artist! Plus: WAIT FOR THE MOON, Vol. III (group exhibition), features 30 artists bringing the folklore of some of the lesser known Grimm’s Fairy Tales to life in haunting, unexpected, and beautifully surreal ways. At 109 Arch Avenue. (5 to 9 p.m.)
Friday, June 6: Immigrant Heritage Month Kick-Off and Closing of The Philadelphians
From 7 to 9 p.m. at LOVE Park. Free performances, meals and extra celebrations of the closing weekend of The Philadelphians, a public artwork projection that highlights the town’s vibrant immigrant communities.
Saturday, June 7: Hackett Elementary Fishtown Mega Flea Market
Two classic flea markets in a single spot 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: 2025 Frankford Fish Fest
A enjoyable, free afternoon down by the riverfront on the Frankford Boat Launch. Discover ways to fish, take bike rides down trails, kayak on the Delaware the Delaware, Double Dutch with Philly Ladies Soar, create artwork, and luxuriate in extra nature-based actions. (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Saturday, June 7: Black Males in Media Summit
Be 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: Philly File Freak Out
20,000+ information! $10 early 10 a.m. admission, $5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets obtainable on the door to PhilaMOCA.
Saturday, June 7: Artpocalypse Now Artwork Market
Drop in to try 20+ native distributors with a drink in your hand, at Star|Bolt in Fishtown. (11 a.m. to five p.m.)
Saturday, June 7: #LoveIsLove Satisfaction Block Celebration
From 12 to 7 p.m. at Evil Genius Beer Co., try LGBTQ+ distributors, meals vans, face portray, a reside DJ and extra.
Saturday, June 7: Logjammin’ V Lager Fest
A part of Philly Beer Week, this fifth annual occasion from Human Robotic brings 80+ lager breweries from the area to Cherry Avenue Pier. $85 admission; $155 VIP tickets. (11 a.m. to five p.m.)
Saturday, June 7: Youth Set The Stage Showcase
A media showcase presenting new works made by contributors starting from narrative and documentary movies, to recorded musical EPs and a vogue zine. All showcased underneath the theme of Introspection. At Temple’s Stroll Auditorium. (4 to eight p.m.)
Monday, June 9: Juneteenth Cookbook Popup
An homage to liberation, Blackness, summer season, and good meals that includes recipes from “Watermelons & Purple Birds” by Nicole A. Taylor. At Walnut Avenue West Library. (5 to six p.m.)