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

Bridge into the weekend
(Photo by\u00a0@burtonlens<\/a>)<\/p>\n

The longest government shutdown ever ended this week, and the wheels of federal governance began to spin again. The Liberty Bell pavilion is open again. But Independence Hall isn\u2019t, air travel remains a mess, and people \u2014 from SNAP recipients to air traffic controllers and TSA workers, await checks.\u00a0Continue reading \u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Independence Hall. (Billy Penn file photo)<\/p>\n

Neighborhoods around Philadelphia are getting ready with various Christmas tree-lighting ceremonies and holiday light shows. From City Hall\u2019s giant Christmas tree to the Wanamaker Light Show, we\u2019ve put together a list of Philly festive events to help launch all the winter fun. It starts tonight, actually.\u00a0Continue reading \u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"The Zoo\u2019s Flamingo tree. (Courtesy of Kory Aversa)<\/p>\n

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

$ = paywalled<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman\u00a0was hospitalized after a fall<\/a>\u00a0caused by an apparent heart issue. [WHYY]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0City Council\u00a0approved a resolution recognizing abortion rights as human rights<\/a>, with supporters criticizing the city\u2019s decision not to provide funding to reproductive health care and potential clinic closures. [WHYY]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0At some Philly doctors\u2019 offices,\u00a0artificial intelligence (AI) is listening in the exam room<\/a>, including note-taking tools gaining traction at health systems across the country. [Inq$]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Plastic bags are already banned in Philadelphia. Soon,\u00a0paper bags will also come with a 10-cent fee<\/a>. [WHYY]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0A permanent, immersive art experience dubbed the \u201cMinistry of Awe\u201d\u00a0will open\u00a0inside a historic 19th-century bank building in Old City<\/a>\u00a0on March 14, 2026. [WHYY]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u201cRelationships beyond clothes\u201d: The Wardrobe\u00a0celebrates 30 years of community and clothing<\/a>. (BP)<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0James Garfield, the focus of a new Netflix show, didn\u2019t want to be president.\u00a0But a Philly man\u2019s ploy put him on the ballot<\/a>. [PhillyVoice]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Starbucks workers in Philadelphia\u00a0joined a 65-store U.S. strike<\/a>\u00a0on the company\u2019s busy Red Cup Day. [AP]\u00a0<\/p>\n

MAYOR WATCH<\/p>\n

Mayor Parker will join the Department of Sanitation to celebrate the opening of the city-owned facility used to transfer solid waste and recycling, at 300 Domino Lane. (4 p.m.)<\/strong><\/p>\n

ON THE CALENDAR<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcac\u00a0Billy Penn Town Hall on opioid addiction<\/a>\u00a0(Weds., 11\/19 @ 5:30 p.m.)
\ud83c\udf84\u00a0Holiday lightings around Philly<\/a>
\ud83c\udfc3\ud83c\udffd\u00a0Philly Runners Guide<\/a>
\ud83c\udf9e\ufe0f\u00a0Ongoing: The Declaration\u2019s Journey<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Available on\u00a0the WHYY YouTube Channel<\/a>. New episodes will appear every two weeks.<\/p>\n

Through Sunday, Nov. 16:\u00a0Love Your Park weekend<\/strong>
The annual citywide volunteer event that helps clean up our parks after a busy summer season and prepare these public green spaces for winter. This fall, Gorgas Park in northwest Philadelphia is the signature site,\u00a0joining over 100 other neighborhood parks across the city<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Saturday to Sunday, Nov. 15-16:\u00a0Philly Camera Show<\/strong>
30 free workshops led by industry professionals cover everything from studio lighting and storytelling to gimbal mastery and high-speed sync. Plus live models, drone demos, exclusive services, and a photo contest.\u00a0Free to RSVP<\/a>. (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Saturday to Sunday, Nov. 15-16:\u00a02nd Annual Tacony LAB 24 Hour Knitathon!<\/strong>
Set your watch, knit a swatch, enjoy demos, contests (judged at Hour 22) and giveaways at this 24-hour fiber fest from noon to noon Saturday to Sunday. The focus is on knitting and crocheting, along with spinning and weaving demos, and round the clock hands-on knit and crochet help.\u00a0Open to fiber artists of all levels and backgrounds<\/a>. (12 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Saturday, Nov. 15:\u00a0Basketball on Broad: Autumn Invitational<\/strong>
Hosted at Xfinity Mobile Arena.\u00a0$28 to $316 tickets<\/a>. (1 p.m.)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Saturday, Nov. 15:\u00a0Pocket of Paradise Neighborhood Tour<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>
Tour\u00a0the history of the area, as well as the more recent past as it has been experienced firsthand by neighborhood residents. At Laurel Hill East.\u00a0$0-17 tickets<\/a>. (1 to 3 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Saturday, Nov. 15:\u00a0The Philly Pops Jazz Combo w\/ vocalist Paula Johns in West Philly<\/strong>
\u201cWho Did it First?\u201d A musical journey of African American singers who paved the way. You\u2019ll hear songs and stories about Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin and more.\u00a0$7-13 tickets<\/a>. (2 p.m.)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Saturday, Nov. 15: PLAYFEST 2025: Great Game Day,<\/strong>
A free, interactive event at Cherry Street Pier, hosted by PopUpPlay.\u00a0From giant board games and craft-your-own game pieces to robot-building and puppet shows, this festival is packed with playful experiences for kids (and kids at heart).\u00a0RSVP for free<\/a>. (2 to 4 p.m.)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Saturday, Nov. 15:\u00a0Philatino Music & Culture Fest<\/strong>
This inaugural festival features\u00a0Bilingual Yoga, Son Revoltura, La Plena Del Puente, Alba Musik, Tanicha Lopez Meets Philly and more. At Black Squirrel Club in Fishtown.\u00a0$25 tickets<\/a>. (3 p.m. to late)<\/p>\n

Saturday, Nov. 15:\u00a0City to City: A Youth Choir Celebration<\/strong>
Experience the power and beauty of the acclaimed Brooklyn Youth Chorus, Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale, Philadelphia Girls Choir, and Commonwealth Youth Choir, as they fill the historic Grand Court of the Wanamaker Building.\u00a0Standby line only<\/a>. (7 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Saturday, Nov. 15:\u00a0Nutmeg Presents \u2013 Funksgiving!<\/strong>
Come out to support a great space and great musicians Pocket Flowers, Harvest Groove, Wadess and Soul Hatch. Non-alcoholic beverages available.\u00a0$15-25 sliding scale tickets<\/a>. (7 to 9:30 p.m.)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sunday, Nov. 16:\u00a0The Philly Tweed Ride<\/strong>
Starts at the Rocky statue at the Art Museum.\u00a0BYO bike while wearing tweeds for\u00a0this 10-mile casual ride that features several photo stops<\/a>\u00a0before wrapping up at an after-party where accolades are handed out for things like best dressed, best bicycle and even best picnic. Minors are welcome only if accompanied by a parent or guardian. (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Sunday, Nov. 16:\u00a0American Color Print Society exhibit artist talks<\/strong>
The fall exhibition will include work in all the traditional and non-traditional print techniques. In addition to work by 52 ACPS members, they are welcoming work by 31 artists. At the Plastic Club.\u00a0Free<\/a>. (1 to 5 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Sunday, Nov. 16:\u00a0Profs & Pints Philadelphia: Tolkien\u2019s Fight Against Futurism<\/strong>
A look at a beloved fantasy author as fundamentally engaged in a battle to preserve beauty, with Graham McAleer, professor of philosophy at Loyola University (Md.) and teacher of a course on the morals and politics of\u00a0Lord of the Rings. At Black Squirrel Club.\u00a0$14.77 tickets<\/a>. (4 to 6:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Sunday, Nov. 16:\u00a0Light Up The Market Tour & Food Tasting<\/strong>
Experience the magic of 9th Street after dark\u2014where art, food, and community come alive. Enjoy the lights, sample food, and hear vendor stories.\u00a0Sign up here<\/a>. (6 p.m.)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Through Nov. 16:\u00a0Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival<\/strong>
PAAFF\u00a0returns for its 18th year of screenings and yearround workshops, panels and more.\u00a0Various prices and locations<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Through Sunday, Nov. 23:\u00a0Philadelphia Jewish Film + Media Festival<\/strong>
25+ films, documentaries, shorts and digital media focused on Jewish-themed storytelling<\/a>. Plus, live events, networking parties, digital installations and a \u201cDigital Chutzpah\u201d<\/a>\u00a0mini-fest, focused on innovation. The festival is also available virtually.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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