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

Passyunk pals
(Photo by\u00a0@barbhmphilly<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Members of Philly Bike Action\u00a0say the city\u2019s\u00a0permitting process for\u00a0bicycle racks and corrals might be part of the reason why public bike parking is so sparse around the city.<\/p>\n

More bike parking spots in more locations could encourage more people to ride, advocates say.\u00a0Continue reading\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Bicycles locked up to the fences of Rittenhouse Square Park. (Nick Kariuki\/Billy Penn)<\/p>\n

You\u2019re not crazy if you think some of Philly\u2019s beautiful, blooming trees smell a bit \u201coff.\u201d The city\u2019s Bradford Pear trees have a distinct \u2013 and unpleasant \u2013 scent.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe smell is really that the tree is trying to attract flies to help pollinate the plant, and flies and beetles that like stinky things,\u201d one expert said.\u00a0Continue reading\u2026<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"A Callery pear tree in Old City (Nick Kariuki\/ Billy Penn)<\/p>\n

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

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\u2022 Gov. Shapiro and other Democratic officials\u00a0sue Trump admin over mail voting executive order<\/a>. [Spotlight PA]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Four\u00a0key takeaways<\/a>\u00a0from the WHYY Civic News Summit, which\u00a0focused on public trust, AI, misinformation and the future of local journalism<\/a>. [WHYYx2]<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Penn community\u00a0says proposed changes to guidelines on campus demonstrations infringe on free speech<\/a>. [PhillyVoice]<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Wawa\u00a0recalls teas, lemonade, fruit punch drinks<\/a>\u00a0after possible contamination with milk allergens. [NBC10]<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Philly\u2019s soccer summer ramps up\u00a0with a temporary field at City Hall and a permanent installation at Tip Top Playground<\/a>\u00a0in Northern Liberties. [Billy Penn]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0For the first time in 135 years, Cunningham Piano Company will not have a physical presence in Philadelphia,\u00a0putting its 24-26 E. Coulter Street in Germantown up for sale<\/a>. [Hidden City]<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Despite rain,\u00a0hundreds dress in their Sunday best<\/a>\u00a0for Philly\u2019s 93rd annual Easter Promenade. [WHYY]\u00a0<\/p>\n

MAYOR WATCH<\/p>\n

Mayor Parker has no public events scheduled for Monday.<\/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

Monday, April 6:\u00a0April Plant Swap<\/strong>
Bring plants, plant cuttings, or any garden-related items (i.e., books, tools, vegetables from your garden, etc.), meet fellow garden enthusiasts, and go home as a new plant parent! At Manayunk Pop-Up Garden.\u00a0Free to register<\/a>. (6 to 7 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Tuesday, April 7:\u00a0Community Dinner<\/strong>
A potluck-style community dinner open to all. BYO\u00a0favorite dish to share and add it to their Google doc. $5 donations are appreciated, helping cover costs and future dinners. Water will be provided and alcoholic or N\/A beverages will be available for purchase at the bar.\u00a0At Star|Bolt<\/a>. (6 to 9 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

Tuesday and Thursday, April 7 & 9:\u00a0Election Academy: Voter Registration<\/strong>
Learn how to register to vote in Pennsylvania, how to collect voter registration forms correctly, common mistakes and how to avoid them, what happens after a voter registration form is submitted, and how to answer voter questions and support different populations.\u00a0At the\u00a0Philadelphia City Commissioners\u2019 Office \u2013 Riverview Place<\/a>. (6 to 7:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Wednesday, April 8:\u00a0FashCon Philly 2026<\/strong>
FashCon Philly is an event for fashion innovators, creators, and enthusiasts to connect, collaborate and celebrate the future of FashConPhilly, the ultimate \u201cbusiness of fashion\u201d conference hosted by the Philadelphia Fashion Incubator (PFI). At Moore College of Art & Design.\u00a0$86.14 tickets\/$34 students<\/a>. (8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Wednesday & Thursday, April 8-9:\u00a0Bread & Puppet on Tour<\/strong>
The radical puppet theater tour stops in Philly for two nights, its new show titled \u201cOf the End of the World Never Minding Show\u201d by director Peter Schumann. Features a revolt orchestra, screaming choirs, and a reckoning with the catastrophe of logic. After the show, eat\u00a0sourdough rye bread with aioli and shop books, posters, postcards, pamphlets and banners. At First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, 2125 Chestnut Street.\u00a0$20 tickets<\/a>. (7:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n

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