#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY
Man-made and nature-made at the Merchants’ Exchange Building
(Photo by @bhalda)
A decade after being shut down, the Philadelphia School District’s Parent and Family University is returning to equip parents with knowledge and skills around financial literacy, civic engagement and their children’s curricula. Continue reading …
School District of Philadelphia headquarters at 440 N. Broad St. (Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
Thousands of Philadelphians gathered this weekend for the 17th South Street Oktoberfest, to enjoy bratwurst and beer. Check out the photos. Continue reading …
Philadelphians donned lederhosen, celebrating Bavarian culture. (Ben Bennett/Billy Penn)
RECAP: What else happened?
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• Voters must be notified if election officials are going to reject their mail ballots because of an error such as an incorrect date or a missing signature on the return envelope, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled. [Spotlight PA/Votebeat]
• Thousands of dollars is missing from a Northeast Philly elementary school. An investigation is underway. [Inq$]
• Starting Oct. 1, the Academy of Natural Sciences will only be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A restructuring of staff is expected to follow. [WHYY]
• Solar project on Hunting Park church will help nearby households pay their electricity bills. [WHYY]
• More than 200 free dispensers of period products have been installed across city libraries, recreation centers, and schools as part of a new city initiative. [West Philly Local]
• The 1980 Phillies’ run to the franchises first World Series win was among the most tumultuous ever. And it started with a wild win on Sept. 29. [Billy Penn]
• Puerto Rican community in Philadelphia celebrates Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance. [CBS3]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker will sign an Executive Order facilitating the use of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) to govern and guide publicly funded construction projects, at City Hall. (2 p.m.)
ON THE CALENDAR
🍂 Autumn festival lineup
👻 Halloween events across Philly, now through October
🚦 Thursday, Oct. 2: Safer Streets: A Billy Penn Town Hall
🏃🏽 Philly Runners Guide
Tuesday, Sept. 30: Candidate Forum: Judges for Pennsylvania Commonwealth & Superior Court
A virtual candidate forum for Superior Court of Pa. and the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. Virtual. Free with registration. (7 to 8 p.m.)
Wednesday, Oct. 1: Shortstack Book Club
Join this book club focused on reads 200 pages or less. September’s meeting is on the second floor of The Khyber Pass Pub. (5:30 p.m.)
Wednesday through Monday, Oct. 1-5: Philadelphia Unnamed Film Festival (PUFFX)
“The Amityville Quilt Show,” “El Draculo,” “Trash Talk” and more are among the dozens of films on tap during Philly’s alternative film festival. See the full schedule and prices. Staged at Theatre Exile.
Thursday, Oct. 2: Guided Trolley Tour of the Philadelphia Navy Yard
Led by Capt. Francis Spencer, USN (Ret.), former commanding officer, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division. The tour will highlight both the U.S. Navy and commercial history of the Navy Yard. Lunch is pay-as-you-go at the cafeteria. $65 tickets. (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Thursday to Friday, Oct. 2-3: Gun Violence Reporting Conference
Join the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence for candid conversations, critical discourse and help addressing America’s inescapable narrative on gun violence. Designed for journalists but informative for anyone interested in gun violence, prevention and the role of the media. $65 tickets.
Friday, Oct. 3: The Great Swap (Ticketed Pre-Sale)
While the main swap is Saturday, this $25 ticketed pre-sale afternoon gets you early access! At Gustine Recreation Center, 4868 Ridge Ave. Bring no-longer-needed but still-usable household and clothing items, and take home whatever you’d like. You don’t need to donate to shop, and you don’t need to shop to donate — it’s all about sharing and reusing. (2:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
Friday, Oct. 3: First Friday Tacony LAB Spooky Maker Market
Shop handmade work from local makers, make your own screen printed trick-or-treat bag, enjoy refreshments, and celebrate art and community at the Tacony LAB. Free; RSVP recommended. (6 to 8:30 p.m.)
Friday, Oct. 3: Hocus Pocus Bingo
Join the Sanderson Sisters and Red Rum Theatre for a night of games, giggles, and magical mayhem. Spooky prizes, cheeky commentary, and just the right amount of mischief. Dress in your most enchanting witchy wear (or come as your favorite Salem resident). $23.18 tickets. (8 p.m.)
Friday, Oct. 3: The Late(ish) Poetry Show
“Like the Tonight Show & Def Poetry had a baby that grew up to be your favorite Friday night in Philly. Poetry, interviews, games & music.” At PhilaMOCA by the Philly Pigeon Collective. $23.18 tickets. (8 p.m.)