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

Stoop magic
(Photo by\u00a0@walking_philly<\/a>)<\/p>\n

The city\u2019s recreation center for people with disabilities has been closed for six years. Now, designs for a $44 million expansion are finished.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The long-shuttered center will more than double in size, with a new pool, gym and playground.\u00a0Continue reading\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"A rendering shows the planned new entrance area and multipurpose room at A rendering shows the computer room at the Carousel House recreation center in Philadelphia. (City of Philadelphia)<\/p>\n

From Eagles football, the Democratic National Convention and, of course, the Penn Relays, Franklin Field has thrilled thousands of spectators since its inception.<\/p>\n

But did you know the Penn facility lays claim as the first sports stadium in the nation? This weekend\u2019s\u00a0Philly \u201cFirstival\u201d celebrates all the ways Franklin Field set the bar for Philly (and the nation\u2019s) sports culture.\u00a0Continue reading\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"The Penn Relays, an iconic track and field competition, are hosted at Franklin Field (Bastiaan Slabbers\/WHYY) <\/p>\n

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

$ = paywalled<\/p>\n

\u2022 The TSA security checkpoint at Terminal A-West at PHL\u00a0is scheduled to reopen today, with Terminal F set to reopen next week<\/a>. Terminal C reopened yesterday. [NBC10]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Pennsylvania\u2019s first-ever investment in public defense\u00a0allowed offices to hire attorneys, improve case management<\/a>. [Spotlight PA]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u201cRidiculous, absurd\u201d: Philadelphia-area\u00a0gas prices top $4 a gallon for the first time in 4 years<\/a>. [WHYY]<\/p>\n

\u2022 Germantown nonprofit\u00a0Center in the Park\u00a0expands its reach to senior care facilities across the city as the new citywide subcontractor<\/a>\u00a0for Philly\u2019s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. [Germantown Info Hub]<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Meet the voracious food mappers trying to make it easier to find Pa.\u2019s best eats,\u00a0from fish fries and niche hot dogs to Philadelphia eateries<\/a>. [Spotlight PA]<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Cyrus Bustill baked for Washington\u2019s army and helped them fend off disease and starvation during the winter of 1777-1778.\u00a0Then he built Philly\u2019s free Black Renaissance<\/a>. [WHYY]<\/p>\n

MAYOR WATCH<\/p>\n

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

ON THE CALENDAR<\/p>\n

\u26bd\u00a0Billy Penn\u2019s FIFA World Cup Guide<\/a>
\ud83c\udf38\u00a0Cherry blossoms around town\u00a0<\/a>
\ud83d\udecd\ufe0f\u00a0Thrifty in Philly guide<\/a>
\ud83d\udcda\u00a0Book lovers\u2019 guide to Philly<\/a>
\ud83c\udf79\u00a0Non-alcoholic Philly<\/a>
\ud83c\udfc3\ud83c\udffd\u00a0Philly Runners Guide<\/a><\/p>\n

For the **FULL LIST** of this week\u2019s events calendar, visit BillyPenn.com!<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday, April 3: Illuminate Kensington\u00a0<\/strong>
An immersive night of projection mapping and light installations stretching across East Kensington.\u00a0Presented by East Kensington Arts<\/a>. Head to Philadelphia Brewing\u2019s parking lot to grab a map at the WKAC booth, then wander the route. (7 to 11 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Saturday, April 4: Shop Queer Art Market\u00a0<\/strong>
A day full of queer art, community, and vibes\u00a0at Wissahickon Brewing<\/a>. (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Saturday, April 4: Furry Friends of Frankford Avenue\u00a0<\/strong>
A day dedicated to good beer, great music, and finding forever homes for some very good animals. This\u00a0pet adoption beer festival brings together local rescues, adoptable pets, live music, and cold beer\u00a0at Philadelphia Brewing<\/a>. (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Saturday, April 4: Queer Country Western Dancing<\/strong>
Join Val\u2019s Lesbian Bar for their inaugural Tush Push. Whether you\u2019re a seasoned line dancer, or stepping out for the first time, all are welcome in a community in the city that never stops pushin\u2019.\u00a0$8 tickets. Ages 21+.<\/a>\u00a0(8 p.m. to midnight)<\/p>\n

Sunday, April 5:\u00a093rd Annual Easter Promenade<\/strong>
Hop on over to South Street for this popular, free Philadelphia tradition full of family-friendly fun and fashion. Free bunny ears, candy and a costume contest!\u00a0The promenade kicks off at 12:30PM at 5th & South Street, and ends at Headhouse Plaza on 2nd & Lombard Street<\/a>. (12 to 3 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Tuesday, April 7:\u00a0One Book, One Philadelphia Kickoff Celebration<\/strong>
To officially start the new season of One Book, One Philly, join this in-depth conversation with featured author Celeste Ng,\u00a0at Parkway Central Library. Followed by a book-signing<\/a>. (6:30 to 7:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n

April 5 through April 11: Dine Latino Restaurant Week\u00a0<\/strong>
This\u00a0twice-a-year dining promo<\/a>\u00a0from the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce showcases Philly\u2019s impressive collection of Mexican, South and Central American, and Caribbean eateries \u00a0\u2014 plus a few that don\u2019t neatly fit into any one cuisine \u2014 and the restaurateurs behind them.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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