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

Art is everywhere
(Photo by\u00a0@karenbenson.eyeful<\/a>)<\/p>\n

The new year is coming in with something special \u2014\u00a0an inaugural concert on the Parkway<\/a>, featuring LL Cool J, and the biggest fireworks show ever in Philly.<\/p>\n

But it\u2019s far from the only way to ring in the new year. From fireworks to family-friendly \u201cball drops,\u201d Billy Penn has pulled together a list of your options. Start planning.\u00a0Continue reading \u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Fireworks erupt over the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Jonathan Wilson \/ WHYY)<\/p>\n

While the holidays are often imagined as home-cooked, many Philadelphians find it to be the perfect time to dine out, and restaurants around the city \u2014\u00a0and not just places in Chinatown \u2014 see it as one of their most special days of the year.<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s\u00a0the classic Italian Feast of the Seven Fishes or\u00a0dim sum or traditional Christmas roasts, restauranteurs say they look forward to putting their best foot forward during the holiday.\u00a0Continue reading \u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Peking duck meal from Sang Kee Peking Duck House. (Courtesy of Henry Chow)<\/p>\n

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

$ = paywalled<\/p>\n

\u2022 PECO goes silent on deadly Bucks nursing home explosion<\/a>\u00a0after revising timeline. [Inq$$]<\/p>\n

\u2022 A\u00a0winter storm is expected<\/a>\u00a0to disrupt things Friday and Saturday. [6ABC]<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0SEPTA will expand late-night service<\/a>\u00a0for New Year\u2019s Eve. [PhillyVoice]<\/p>\n

\u2022 South Philly\u2019s\u00a0Termini Bros Bakery kept a sweet Christmas Eve tradition alive<\/a>\u00a0after its owner\u2019s death. [WHYY]<\/p>\n

\u2022 Members of the 40+ Double Dutch subclub in the West Oak Lane neighborhood\u00a0celebrate aging, fitness and sisterhood during weekly meetups<\/a>. [WHYY]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 The Eagles\u2019 signature play survived the last offseason.\u00a0Will the tush push be around next season?<\/a>\u00a0[WHYY]<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0A section of the Schuylkill River is up for an accolade<\/a>. Time to vote, people! [Billy Penn]<\/p>\n

MAYOR WATCH<\/p>\n

The mayor has no public events scheduled for Friday.<\/p>\n

ON THE CALENDAR<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udecd\ufe0f\u00a0Philly-themed gifts: Where to shop<\/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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Friday-Saturday, Dec. 26-27: \u201cHome Alone\u201d screening<\/strong>
Gather to watch or rewatch this family-friendly holiday classic of one abandoned boy confronting two bumbling bandits getting in the way of his pizza and gangster classics.\u00a0$40 tickets. At the Film Society Center<\/a>. (7 p.m. Friday; 3:30 p.m. Saturday)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Saturday, Dec. 27:\u00a0Weekly Riichi Mahjong Meetup<\/strong>
Stop by the Philly Mah-Jawn Mahjong Club in Old City to learn how to play this variant of the game.\u00a0Free to attend<\/a>. (12 to 2 p.m.)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sunday, Dec. 28:\u00a0Kwanzaa at the Please Touch Museum\u00a0<\/strong>
Families can create a painting of a Kwanzaa table, join \u201cedutainer\u201d Mister Boom Boom in the theater for interactive programs focused on rhythm, culture and creativity with his African drum circle, or build a pinhole camera and more. Cap it off with a parade.\u00a0$24 admission<\/a>. (10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Sunday, Dec. 28: 3rd annual Kwanzaa at the Penn Museum\u00a0<\/strong>
Enjoy performances from Karen Smith Drumming and violinist Owen Valentine. Learn about Kwanzaa principles like unity, self-determination and creativity through engaging, hands-on workshops hosted by Kwanzaa for Me & You. Experience traditions, shop local artisans, and enjoy storytelling, music and dance. Plus, handmade Zawadi gifts for all.\u00a0Free, but advance registration encouraged<\/a>. (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sunday, Dec. 28: Frascareglie dinner\u00a0<\/strong>
Le Virtu hosts this cookout of traditional \u201cfrascareglie (frahss-ca-RELL-eeay) con ragu\u2019\u201d (from the village of Villavallelonga) outside, over an open fire in a copper cauldron brought back from Molise. They\u2019ll also have vino rosso, heaters, and fire pits to keep you warm.\u00a0FREE, but donations to Philabundance encouraged<\/a>. (5 to 8 p.m.)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sunday, Dec. 28: Scribes on South\u00a0<\/strong>
The last poetry reading and open mic of the year in this series. At Tattooed Mom. \u201cRead poems. Kick ass.\u201d This reading\u2019s featured readers are Mel Edgar and Simon Feral.\u00a0Free<\/a>. (7 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Sunday, Dec. 28:\u00a0A Jam Without Borders (Fundraiser for Juntos)<\/strong>
Live concert fundraiser for Philadelphia families impacted by ICE via Juntos.\u00a0Venue is not wheelchair accessible. Ages 21+. At\u00a0Ortlieb\u2019s (847 N. 3rd St.)\u00a0$18.39 tickets<\/a>. (7 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Through Tuesday, Dec. 30: Seasonal Science: Holiday Programs\u00a0<\/strong>
From live science shows and a new planetarium show to mystery dissections and build-and-play Creation Station, check out the Franklin Institute\u2019s daily holiday-themed programs.\u00a0$23 to 29 tickets<\/a>. (Various times)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Wednesday, Dec. 31:\u00a0Betsy\u2019s Birthday Bash<\/strong>
Celebrate the famous flag maker\u2019s January 1, 1752 birth with Betsy Ross and Mary Crathorne, the 18th-century chocolate maker, who[se reenactor] will talk about her business and demonstrate how she made her goods.\u00a0Festivities are free with house tour admission<\/a>. (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Wednesday, Dec. 31:\u00a0Super Hero Spectacular: A New Year\u2019s Family Party<\/strong>
Plan ahead for rain or shine at Cherry Street Pier,\u00a0grab a $27 ticket<\/a>\u00a0(free for kids 2 and under) for views of the 6 p.m. fireworks on the waterfront, activities, crafts and music, giveaways, and a cash bar. (5 to 7 p.m.)\u00a0<\/p>\n

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