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

Cats and CDs
(Photo by\u00a0@billlent<\/a>)<\/p>\n

A recent online poll suggested that city GOP members are trying to get the\u00a0former judge, who was dispatched handily by incumbent Larry Krasner in the primary this spring, to run in the November election as a Republican.\u00a0Continue reading \u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Former Municipal Court judge Patrick Dugan, right, is running for District Attorney. (Photo by Dugan 2025)<\/p>\n

From music to sports events to everything\u00a0in between, Billy Penn offers a comprehensive list of things to do between now and Labor Day (and beyond).\u00a0Continue reading \u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Rows and rows of vendors at the Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park. (Facebook\/SEA Market)<\/p>\n

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

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\u2022 Local stations\u00a0brace for impact<\/a>\u00a0after the U.S. House voted to claw back $1.1 billion in already-approved public media funding. [WHYY]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 \u201cThey\u2019re hunting us like animals\u201d:\u00a0Norristown\u2019s immigrant community is left shaken<\/a>\u00a0after an ICE raid and mass arrests at a supermarket. [WHYY]<\/p>\n

\u2022 The long-awaited\u00a0Chinatown Stitch cap park project\u2019s funding has been gutted<\/a>\u00a0by Trump\u2019s tax bill. [Inq$$]<\/p>\n

\u2022 Mark Dial, the former Philly PD officer who killed Eddie Irizarry during traffic stop,\u00a0was granted immediate parole at sentencing<\/a>. [NBC10]<\/p>\n

\u2022 The Trump administration\u00a0ended an LGBTQ-specific suicide hotline<\/a>, leaving Philly orgs to\u00a0still provide resources<\/a>.\u00a0[WHYY + Philly Gay News]<\/p>\n

\u2022 Bryan Braman, member of Eagles\u2019 2017 Super Bowl team,\u00a0dies of rare cancer<\/a>. He was 38. [ESPN]<\/p>\n

\u2022 A pair of comedy\/horror Broadway staples are coming to Philly:\u00a0\u201cLittle Shop of Horrors\u201d is here, with \u201cBeetlejuice\u201d arriving by month\u2019s end<\/a>. [Billy Penn]\u00a0<\/p>\n

MAYOR WATCH<\/p>\n

Mayor Parker will speak at the Philadelphia Police Department\u2019s Graduation Ceremony for Recruits, at Temple Performing Arts Center, 1837 N. Broad Street. 10 a.m.<\/p>\n

The mayor will join MLB\u2019s \u201c2026 All-Star Declaration\u201d fan celebration, which includes the unveiling of the All-Star Game logo, at Dilworth Park. Noon.<\/p>\n

ON THE CALENDAR<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfad\u00a0\u201cLittle Shop of Horrors\u201d and \u201cBeetlejuice\u201d come to Philly<\/a>
\ud83c\udfee\u00a0All about the 2025 Philly Lantern Festival<\/a>
\ud83c\udfca\ud83c\udffd\u00a0Public pools in Philly 2025<\/a>
\ud83c\udf38\u00a027 ways to get out and enjoy the warm weather<\/a>
\ud83c\udfc3\ud83c\udffd\u00a0Philly Runners Guide<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, July 19:\u00a0Learn About Native Plants on National Pennsylvania Day<\/strong>
Discover how the Lenape people used these remarkable plants to thrive for millennia. Plus, learn about Swedish botanist Pehr Kalm\u2019s visit to Gloria Dei Church in the mid-18th century, and enjoy his vivid accounts of the lush flora that once filled this terrain. Finally, we\u2019ll teach you how to cultivate these sustainable plants in your own garden space.\u00a0Free<\/a>. (12 to 2 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Saturday, July 19:\u00a0ART NABE Philadelphia: Pop-Up Arts Market & Music Showcase<\/strong>
An homage to the city\u2019s talent and spirit through emerging artists, local entrepreneurs, and homegrown vibes. Features a curated Pop-Up Arts Market & Music Showcase with visual art and handmade goods, soulful sounds and thought-provoking conversations.\u00a0Day Market is free; Night Market is $21.50<\/a>. (12 to 10 p.m.)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Saturday, July 19: Germantown Night Market\u00a0<\/strong>
Maplewood Mall hosts this popular market\u00a0from 4 to 9 p.m.<\/a>\u00a0featuring local vendors.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Saturday, July 19:\u00a0Deck the Hulls: Go Birds Boat Parade and Pier Party<\/strong>
Continue the Superbowl celebration at Cherry Street Pier.\u00a0Free admission with registration<\/a>. (7:30 to 9 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Sunday, July 20:\u00a0Tea for Two: A Mother-Daughter Tea Party in the Garden<\/strong>
Dress in your sweetest high tea attire for a charming afternoon of bonding, bites, and memories. Menu includes unlimited mimosas and sangria for the adults, and seasonal mocktails and specialty iced teas for the kids.\u00a0$54.13 for kids, $135.23 for adults. At the Navy Yard<\/a>. (12 to 3 p.m.)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sunday, July 20:\u00a0A Better World Is Possible Block Party<\/strong>
A day of reflection, healing and celebration to\u00a0unveil a powerful Gun Violence Memorial Sculpture and officially open the new Peace Park<\/a>. This free community event will feature live performances, art activations, family-friendly activities, food vendors and access to local resources. (12 to 3 p.m.)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sunday, July 20:\u00a040 Years A Prisoner (2020) Screening \u2013 Q&A with Mike Africa Jr.<\/strong>
The documentary chronicles the 1978 Philadelphia police raid on the Black liberation group MOVE and the subsequent fight of Mike Africa Jr. to exonerate his parents. Following the film, Mike Africa Jr. will join for a Q&A. At Making Worlds Books in West Philly.\u00a0$10-20 tickets<\/a>; Proceeds\u00a0will be donated towards Reclaim Osage, the campaign to pay off the house that Philadelphia police bombed 40 years ago. (4 to 6 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Tuesday, July 22:\u00a0Summer Supper Series at Victory Brewing Company<\/strong>
Join this summer dinner party featuring 4 paired courses from\u00a0Victory\u2019s Chef Jeremy that pair with exclusive beers while enjoying Parkway views.\u00a0Seatings at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. $60.54 tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Through July 27: University City Dining Days\u00a0<\/strong>
UCD\u2019s popular restaurant promotion returns across West Philadelphia,\u00a0offering three-course meal options for lunch or dinner at fixed prices of $20, $30 or $40<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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