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

Mood lighting
(Photo by\u00a0@_marcphilly_<\/a>)<\/p>\n

A crowd of more than 50 community organizers and Philly residents gathered outside the Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice last week for a rally in response to an arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents earlier this week.\u00a0Continue reading \u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Erika Guadalupe Nunez, the executive director of Juntos, led the July 18 rally, giving opening remarks and introducing the trio of other speakers. (Davis Cuffe\/Billy Penn)<\/p>\n

Old City\u2019s Fringe Bar was awash in \u201cNasty Castys.\u201d\u00a0The venue held a contest to find the best doppelganger of Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos. The field of 23 included a 9-year-old.\u00a0Continue reading ,,,,<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"The field of 23 doppelgangers who turned up for Fringe Bar\u2019s Nick Castellanos lookalike competition on Friday, July 20. (Nick Kariuki\/Billy Penn)<\/p>\n

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

$ = paywalled<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pa., Del. and N.J. sue Trump\u2019s FEMA over the\u00a0end of a grant program that helps states prevent flooding<\/a>. [WHYY]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0AI data centers like the ones coming to Pa. are using more power.\u00a0Regular customers are footing the bill<\/a>. [Capital-Star]<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Former presidential candidate Beto O\u2019Rourke\u00a0talked about Democratic failures, Gaza and the youth vote<\/a>\u00a0at a Philly event. [WHYY]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Nonbinary runners file complaint against City of Philadelphia\u00a0for lack of full inclusion in marathon<\/a>. [PGN]<\/p>\n

\u2022 Kensington\u2019s Peace Park opens with a new Mural Arts\u00a0sculpture made from disassembled firearms<\/a>. [WHYY]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0In Germantown, thousands of dresses \u2014 and their rich history \u2014\u00a0could crumble, thanks to Trump\u2019s cuts to the arts<\/a>. [Inq$]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0The Phillies gave their home fans at Citizens Bank Park a show Friday\u00a0with a hilarious parody<\/a>\u00a0of the viral kiss cam moment that happened at a Coldplay concert earlier this week. [SI.com]<\/p>\n

MAYOR WATCH<\/p>\n

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

Tuesday, July 22: Marian Bailey\u2019s We\u2019re Not Done Yet Mural Dedication<\/strong>
Celebrate\u00a0the dedication of a new mural<\/a>, \u201cWe\u2019re Not Done Yet,\u201d by Philadelphia-based artist Marian Bailey whose work centers Blackness, gender diversity, and reflections on community, history, and healing. In South Philly. (3 to 4 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

Wednesday, July 23:\u00a0Philadelphia\u2019s First Historic District Corridor Talk and Tour<\/strong>
Welcome to Philadelphia\u2019s first Historic District Corridor designated by the Historic Commission. Murals and Markers tell the story of a glorious past. Guided by experienced real estate broker Judith Robinson.\u00a0Free tickets<\/a>. (4 to 5:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Wednesday, July 23:\u00a0Profs & Pints Philadelphia: The Grim(m) and Glorious Story of Children\u2019s Lit<\/strong>
From nursery rhymes to Disney, the 17th to 21st centuries, join a Penn professor and scholar on children\u2019s lit, the Gothic, and adolescence in media to explore the history of tales that stick with us well into adulthood.\u00a0Advance tickets: $14.77. Walk-in: $17 tickets. Students: $15.<\/a>\u00a0(6 to 8:30 p.m.)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Wednesday, July 23:\u00a0Climate Change Crafting Night<\/strong>
Addressing climate change can feel overwhelming! Come learn what we can do to address it in Philadelphia, and make art \u2014 including friendship bracelets! \u2014 to spread the word. Supplies included. At Indy Hall.\u00a0$10 tickets<\/a>. (6 to 9 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Wednesday, July 23:\u00a0125 Years of The Philadelphia Orchestra<\/strong>
Celebrate the anniversary of the Orchestra at TD Pavilion at the Mann.\u00a0$39 to $85+ tickets<\/a>. (8 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Thursday, July 24:\u00a0Charlie\u2019s Angels \u2013 A Live Reading<\/strong>
Once upon a time there were three very different little girls\u2026 Be ready to kick some ass and take every single name in sight as Theatre Contra performs the script of Charlie\u2019s Angels (2000) live at the Trestle Inn. No food allowed inside.\u00a0$17.32 VIP tickets include 4 raffle tickets<\/a>. (7 to 9 p.m.)<\/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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