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

Urban oasis
(Photo by\u00a0@postcardsfromsouthphilly<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Adam Barbanel-Fried believes in the power of personal connections. As director of the nonprofit Changing the Conversation Together for Progress, he focuses on training \u201cdeep canvassers.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

His volunteers take a unique approach that research suggests is more effective at getting people to vote.\u00a0Continue reading \u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"CTC volunteers connect with voters more personally, and outside the normal election cycle, to increase participation (Photo courtesy of Changing the Conversation Together) <\/p>\n

It was their team\u2019s general manager, Paul Owens, whose nickname referenced his likeness to\u00a0Paul VI. And on Sept. 1, 1980, the Phils\u2019 Pope laid into a talented, underachieving team to let them know time was short. What happened next is Phillies lore.\u00a0Continue reading \u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Paul Owens in the Phillies clubhouse. <\/p>\n

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

$ = paywalled<\/p>\n

\u2022 SEPTA\u00a0advises riders to not buy September passes until the agency reverses a planned fare hike<\/a>\u00a0after a judge blocked the plan. [NBC10]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 A Philly biotech company is in trouble for claiming\u00a0its pesticide product could kill the COVID virus<\/a>. [PhillyVoice]<\/p>\n

\u2022 A march in Kensington honored\u00a0those killed by opioids<\/a>. [Kensington Voice]<\/p>\n

\u2022 Temple researchers say sports\u00a0can help young women develop leadership skills<\/a>, but they can run into bias. [WHYY]<\/p>\n

\u2022 A boy was rescued by a park visitor after\u00a0he got on the HersheyPark monorail tracks<\/a>. [Inq$$]<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Philly\u2019s Waterdogs lacrosse team<\/a>\u00a0is at Subaru Park today for a playoff game. [BP]<\/p>\n

\u2022 The Fringe Festival returns to Philly,\u00a0in two and sometimes three languages<\/a>, and\u00a0blurs the line between artists and audience<\/a>. [WHYY\/Billy Penn]<\/p>\n

MAYOR WATCH<\/p>\n

Mayor Parker will join the Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO for the 38th Annual Tri-State Labor Day Parade & Family Festival, on S. Columbus Blvd. (10 a.m.)<\/p>\n

ON THE CALENDAR<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf89\u00a0EarlyBirds Club party in Philly, Sept. 6<\/a>
\ud83c\udfca\ud83c\udffd\u00a0Public pools in Philly 2025<\/a>
\ud83c\udfc3\ud83c\udffd\u00a0Philly Runners Guide<\/a><\/p>\n

20+ Labor Day weekend ideas<\/a>, including some highlights below.<\/p>\n

Through Monday, Sept. 1: 153rd annual Volksfest<\/strong>
The annual German festival is happening Saturday through Monday\u00a0at Cannstatter Volksfest-Verein, a German heritage organization in Northeast Philly<\/a>.\u00a0Admission is $10 for one day, $15 for a two-day pass, and $20 for all three days. (Starts 12 p.m. each day)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Monday, Sept. 1: Philadelphia Labor Day \u2018FREE 5K\u2019 & 10K<\/strong>
Run into autumn with this race starting in front of the Rocky Steps and along Kelly Drive\u2019s scenic views. Every runner receives a finisher\u2019s medal, chip-timed results, free event photos and post-race snacks.\u00a0$50-$65 registration or lottery<\/a>\u00a0(7:30 a.m.)<\/p>\n

Monday, Sept. 1:\u00a038th Annual Tri-State Labor Day Parade<\/strong>
Philly region unions and community supporters will march in the annual parade starting at Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 Hall at\u00a01301 S. Columbus Blvd. & Washington Ave. (10 a.m. start time)<\/p>\n

Monday, Sept. 1:\u00a03rd annual Labor Day Celebration at FDR Park<\/strong>
A scavenger hunt, archery ages 10+, nature crafts, Smokey the Bear, food and more.\u00a0Free<\/a>. (12 to 2 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Tuesday, Sept. 2:\u00a0The $5 Showcase<\/strong>
Every first Tuesday of the month at Plays & Players Theatre at Quigs Pub, enjoy\u00a0some of the best comedic talent in Philly for only $5.\u00a0$7.18 tickets<\/a>. (7:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Thursday, Sept. 4: Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll\u00a0<\/strong>
The second and final edition of the season<\/a>! Local businesses and community vendors offer one-night-only deals for $1, $3, or $5 while local musicians and artists provide entertainment up and down Baltimore Ave from 40th to 51st Streets. (5 to 8 p.m.)\u00a0<\/p>\n

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