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#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Child\u2019s pose in the sun
(Photo by\u00a0@photolope<\/a>)\u00a0<\/p>\n

More than 100 people gathered Saturday afternoon in Old City, just steps away from the Liberty Bell, to defend the integrity of a slavery-focused exhibit at the President\u2019s House Site.<\/p>\n

Historians, faith leaders and residents voiced outrage over a federal review process that could remove or revise interpretive content that candidly addresses America\u2019s legacy of slavery.\u00a0Continue reading\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Roz McPherson stands in front of a panel exhibit about slavery during America\u2019s early years. McPherson served as project director during the development of the site, which opened in 2010. (Carmen Russell-Sluchansky\/WHYY)<\/p>\n

BUBS \u2014 short for \u201cB* under Berks Station,\u201d\u00a0with the first \u201cB\u201d\u00a0interchangeably standing for anything from breakfast to \u201cBattleship\u201d \u2014 has stacks on stacks of board games and a vision to open early in the morning,\u00a0close late into the night, and host a variety of local events.<\/p>\n

\u201cI felt the neighborhood needed a sober, friendly community space that was open till 10 p.m.,\u201d owner Simon Joseph said.\u00a0\u201cJust to be a living room for the neighborhood, a place that is open in the evenings, that is not a bar.\u201d\u00a0Continue reading \u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Simon Joseph at the BUBS counter. (Julia Binswanger\/Billy Penn)<\/p>\n

RECAP: What else happened?<\/p>\n

$ = paywalled<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pennsylvania\u00a0won\u2019t share SNAP data with Trump Administration \u2013 for now<\/a>. [Capital-Star]<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Gov. Shapiro visited a West Philly music program\u00a0to push for additional funding for youth diversion programs<\/a>. [WHYY]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Philadelphia teachers union leaders\u00a0are preparing members for a strike<\/a>\u00a0as contract negotiations with the school district continue in the lead-up to the first day of school. [Chalkbeat]<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Today marks the start of a\u00a0temporary closure of the westbound lane of Market Street between 2nd and 6th Streets<\/a>, through Friday, Nov. 17. [Billy Penn]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0CHOP finds that virtual appointments to check child car seats\u00a0are effective and will continue to offer them<\/a>. [WHYY]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0The African American Chamber of Commerce\u00a0is working to make sure its members can grow their businesses<\/a>\u00a0from the influx of tourists next year. [WHYY]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Less than a week after Richard \u201cDick\u201d Allen was posthumously inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, his family members, elected officials, Mural Arts, the Phillies and fans\u00a0gathered in South Philadelphia to dedicate a mural to the baseball legend<\/a>. [WHYY]\u00a0<\/p>\n

MAYOR WATCH<\/p>\n

Mayor Parker has no public events scheduled for Monday.<\/p>\n

ON THE CALENDAR<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfee\u00a0All about the 2025 Philly Lantern Festival<\/a>
\ud83c\udfca\ud83c\udffd\u00a0Public pools in Philly 2025<\/a>
\ud83c\udf38\u00a027 ways to get out and enjoy the warm weather<\/a>
\ud83c\udfc3\ud83c\udffd\u00a0Philly Runners Guide<\/a><\/p>\n

Monday, Aug. 4: Picnic and Bike Safety Check<\/strong>
Meet up in Rittenhouse Park<\/a>\u00a0and BYO your favorite snacks and drinks, and your bike if you want to get a bike safety and repair check from Mittens Pop-Up Bike Shop. (6:30 to 8 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Monday, Aug. 4:\u00a0The Stories You\u2019ve Never Seen Before: A Masterclass with Alexander Chee<\/strong>
A class on \u201chow to push yourself to write the stories you\u2019ve never seen anyone write but that you know exist, or should exist, because they tell themselves to you.\u201d Via Zoom or in-person at Asian Arts Initiative.\u00a0$50 tickets<\/a>. (6 to 8 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Tuesday, Aug. 5: Shells of Liberty Oyster Bash<\/strong>
Shell-ebrate on National Oyster Day at this collab between Carpenters\u2019 Hall and Fishtown Seafood. The inaugural party throws back to the Revolutionary era when oysters were the snack of choice for the Founding Fathers. From 3-5 p.m. is a FREE lineup of family-friendly games, crafts and tours, with oysters available for purchase.\u00a0From 5:30-7:30 p.m. is the $75 per person 21+ only oyster-and-beer party.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, Aug. 5:\u00a0Fishtown Choir Sings RENT<\/strong>
Fishtown Choir takes over Evil Genius Beer Co. for a night of full-throated musical theater glory.\u00a0No experience needed. Just show up ready to sing like there\u2019s no day but today.\u00a0Lyrics are provided. The vibe is high-energy, low-pressure.\u00a0$18 tickets<\/a>. (7 to 10:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Wednesday, Aug. 6: Bearded Ladies Summer Sing-along<\/strong>
Sing-alongs that promote healing and resistance via\u00a0\u201crenditions of songs that have nothing to do with fascism\u201d Sing-along or scream on pitch or just scream!\u00a0Pay-what-you-can $0 to $50<\/a>. (7 p.m. at FringeArts)<\/p>\n

Thursday, Aug. 7:\u00a0Free Bingo Thursdays at the RiverRink Lodge<\/strong>
Free bingo in the air-conditioned Lodge with friends and family. Win prizes.\u00a0All ages welcome<\/a>. (7 to 9 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Friday, Aug. 8: Movies in Clark Park: \u201cClueless\u201d<\/strong>
This remake of the classic Jane Austen novel Emma changes the setting to a mid-90s Beverly Hills high school and features breakout performances, an iconic soundtrack, and unbeatable fashion.\u00a0Free<\/a>. (7:30 to 10:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n

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