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

Man-made and nature-made at the Merchants\u2019 Exchange Building
(Photo by\u00a0@bhalda<\/a>)<\/p>\n

A decade after being shut\u00a0down, the Philadelphia School District\u2019s Parent and Family University is returning to equip parents with knowledge and skills around financial literacy, civic engagement and their children\u2019s curricula.\u00a0Continue reading \u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"School District of Philadelphia headquarters at 440 N. Broad St. (Danya Henninger\/Billy Penn)<\/p>\n

Thousands of Philadelphians gathered this weekend for the 17th South Street Oktoberfest, to enjoy bratwurst and beer. Check out the photos.\u00a0Continue reading \u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Philadelphians donned lederhosen, celebrating Bavarian culture. (Ben Bennett\/Billy Penn)<\/p>\n

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

$ = paywalled<\/p>\n

\u2022 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,\u00a0the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled<\/a>. [Spotlight PA\/Votebeat]<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Thousands of dollars is missing from a Northeast Philly elementary school.\u00a0An investigation is underway<\/a>. [Inq$]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Starting Oct. 1, the Academy of Natural Sciences\u00a0will only be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday<\/a>. A restructuring of staff is expected to follow. [WHYY]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Solar project on Hunting Park church\u00a0will help nearby households pay their electricity bills<\/a>. [WHYY]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 More than 200 free dispensers of period products\u00a0have been installed across city libraries, recreation centers, and schools<\/a>\u00a0as part of a new city initiative. [West Philly Local]<\/p>\n

\u2022 The 1980 Phillies\u2019 run to the franchises first World Series win was among the most tumultuous ever.\u00a0And it started with a wild win on Sept. 29<\/a>. [Billy Penn]<\/p>\n

\u2022 Puerto Rican community in Philadelphia\u00a0celebrates Bad Bunny\u2019s upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance<\/a>. [CBS3]<\/p>\n

MAYOR WATCH<\/p>\n

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.)<\/p>\n

ON THE CALENDAR<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf42\u00a0Autumn festival lineup<\/a>
\ud83d\udc7b\u00a0Halloween events across Philly, now through October<\/a>
\ud83d\udea6 Thursday, Oct. 2:\u00a0Safer Streets: A Billy Penn Town Hall<\/a>
\ud83c\udfc3\ud83c\udffd\u00a0Philly Runners Guide<\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, Sept. 30:\u00a0Candidate Forum: Judges for Pennsylvania Commonwealth & Superior Court<\/strong>
A virtual candidate forum for Superior Court of Pa. and the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.\u00a0Virtual. Free with registration<\/a>. (7 to 8 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Wednesday, Oct. 1: Shortstack Book Club<\/strong>
Join this book club focused on reads 200 pages or less.\u00a0September\u2019s meeting is on the second floor of The Khyber Pass Pub<\/a>. (5:30 p.m.)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Wednesday through Monday, Oct. 1-5:\u00a0Philadelphia Unnamed Film Festival (PUFFX)<\/strong>
\u201cThe Amityville Quilt Show,\u201d \u201cEl Draculo,\u201d \u201cTrash Talk\u201d and more are among the dozens of films on tap during Philly\u2019s alternative film festival.\u00a0See the full schedule and prices. Staged at Theatre Exile.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Thursday, Oct. 2:\u00a0Guided Trolley Tour of the Philadelphia Navy Yard<\/strong>
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.\u00a0$65 tickets<\/a>. (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Thursday to Friday, Oct. 2-3: Gun Violence Reporting Conference<\/strong>
Join the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence\u00a0for candid conversations, critical discourse and help addressing America\u2019s inescapable narrative on gun violence. Designed for journalists but informative for anyone interested in gun violence, prevention and the role of the media.\u00a0$65 tickets.<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, Oct. 3: The Great Swap (Ticketed Pre-Sale)\u00a0<\/strong>
While the main swap is Saturday, this\u00a0$25 ticketed pre-sale<\/a>\u00a0afternoon gets you early access! At Gustine Recreation Center, 4868 Ridge Ave.\u00a0Bring no-longer-needed but still-usable household and clothing items, and take home whatever you\u2019d like. You don\u2019t need to donate to shop, and you don\u2019t need to shop to donate \u2014 it\u2019s all about sharing and reusing. (2:30 to 7:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Friday, Oct. 3:\u00a0First Friday Tacony LAB Spooky Maker Market<\/strong>
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;\u00a0RSVP recommended<\/a>. (6 to 8:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Friday, Oct. 3:\u00a0Hocus Pocus Bingo<\/strong>
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).\u00a0$23.18 tickets<\/a>. (8 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Friday, Oct. 3:\u00a0The Late(ish) Poetry Show<\/strong>
\u201cLike the Tonight Show & Def Poetry had a baby that grew up to be your favorite Friday night in Philly. Poetry, interviews, games & music.\u201d At PhilaMOCA by the Philly Pigeon Collective.\u00a0$23.18 tickets<\/a>. (8 p.m.)<\/p>\n

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