Philly weekly events calendar: April 20 to 26 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. 🌱 Billy Penn’s guide to spring🎤 Philly Record Store Guide🛍️ Thrifty in Philly guide📚 Book lovers’ guide to […]

There's still time to catch today's vegan mac & cheese bakeoff in University City, an Earth Day activity and movie night, and more fun throughout this week! billypenn.com/2026/04/20/p...

Philly World Cup fans get free rides home from games this summer SEPTA will charge soccer fans regular fares for trips to Philly’s World Cup games, and Airbnb is picking up the tab for free rides home.

Soccer fans in other cities like Boston and New York face soaring transportation costs amid fights with FIFA, but Philly fans will get a reprieve.
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Math convention boycott; Southeast Asians on stage; Vacant land group | Morning Roundup #BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY All aboard (Photo by @erin.witman) Mathematicians plan boycott of Philly convention More than 2,000 have signed a petition to boycott the 2026 International Congress of Mathe...

A petition to boycott an international math convention in Philly, a local hair salon's Southeast Asian community on stage, and planned upgrades for Cecil B. Moore Library are just a few of the things to catch up on around Philly today! billypenn.com/2026/04/20/m...

Philly weekly events calendar: April 13 to 19 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. 🌸 Billy Penn’s guide to spring🎤 Philly Record Store Guide🛍️ Thrifty in Philly guide📚 Book lovers’ guide to […]

The weekend's just getting started in Philly and we have a list of local events to check out in this gorgeous weather, from film screenings to street festivals and craft experiments and more! billypenn.com/2026/04/13/p...

The Atlantic thinks Parc has the best free restaurant bread in America. Is it even the best in Philly? Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. This week, Atlantic writer Caity Weaver wrote an article proclaiming that the best free […]

What's the best complimentary restaurant bread in the city? After an Atlantic writer praised Parc's cranberry walnut loaf, we’re asking readers to share their favorites for a Billy Penn poll.

Celebrating America’s first botanical garden – right here in Philadelphia Bartram’s Garden is often considered the birthplace of gardening and knowledge of natural history in the U.S. It’s celebrating almost 300 years in operation.

The botanical garden in Southwest Philly will host both its annual spring celebration and a "firstival" celebrating its pioneering history this Saturday.

Meija Moreno on 'Summer House' drama, West Wilson and those viral ‘hair ties’ The artist took a chance on her career moving to the East Coast. She wasn’t expecting this.

Philly-based artist Meija Moreno is not on Bravo's "Summer House," but has become ensnared in the reality show's big scandal after West Wilson wore one of her “hair ties” on TV. Here's what she has to say.

Philadelphia Stars mural design unveiled for Jackie Robinson Day Artist David McShane designed an expanded version of the mural near Parkside and Belmont avenues after the original was torn down in January.

Mural Arts celebrated Jackie Robinson Day by unveiling the design for its new Philadelphia Stars Negro League Baseball mural in West Parkside, which replaces the one that was torn down earlier this year.

Philly is home to the nation’s only accredited circus school – but it’s shutting down The Circadium School of Contemporary Circus was a one-of-a-kind resource for aspiring circus performers in America. It will now close.

Philly's Circadium School of Contemporary Circus is a one-of-a-kind resource for aspiring circus performers in America. It will close its doors on June 1, following financial struggles and funding cuts.

Vote for which quote will be on Philadelphia’s Harriet Tubman statue The Harriet Tubman statue debuting at City Hall will be Philly’s only statue of a historic Black woman. The city is letting Philadelphians vote on a quote to be inscribed on its base.

Help shape the new Harriet Tubman statue that will go up outside of City Hall! Vote on which quote that will be inscribed on its base -- We break down the options and how to vote. billypenn.com/2026/04/06/h...

We collaborate with @billy-penn.bsky.social to produce the Weekly brief on gun violence prevention, delivered via their daily newsletter every Wednesday. Here's this week's edition: mailchi.mp/billypenn/we...

Here’s where you can see cherry blossoms in Philly If you need help finding the best view of the Japanese flower trees, we've got you. Here is a comprehensive list.

Last call to see cherry blossoms along Cherry Street Pier and elsewhere around Philly! billypenn.com/2026/03/26/h...

Philly weekly events calendar: April 13 to 19 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. 🌸 Billy Penn’s guide to spring🎤 Philly Record Store Guide🛍️ Thrifty in Philly guide📚 Book lovers’ guide to […]

Get outside and enjoy spring weather! From designer pop-ups to public art poetry, catch up with all things Philly this week via the BP Newsletter.
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A guide to Philly's record store scene Philly’s record stores range in offerings – from pop to rock to alternative. Here is where you can find what around the city.

Record stores have seen a resurgence over the past decade – and these spots in Philly are no exceptions. Here’s where you can go to get your groove on. billypenn.com/2026/04/15/p...

Philly Bike Action shows what concrete protection could look like on Spruce and Pine Philly Bike Action’s event aims to clear up misconceptions about the size of the potential concrete barriers along the popular Center City bikeways.

What would concrete bike safety barriers look like along Spruce and Pine? Philly Bike Action held an event Saturday to squash misconceptions and give information about these potential safety solutions. billypenn.com/2026/04/14/p...

Pennsylvania voter registration deadline approaches for May primary election Registration closes May 4, mail ballot applications are due May 12, and the election is May 19.

Pennsylvania's primary elections are less than a month away, on May 12. We made a guide to info on how you can register, request a mail ballot, and learn more about the candidates. billypenn.com/2026/04/14/p...

UFC returns to Philly as latest major sports event planned for 2026 UFC 330 will be the MMA promotion’s first event in the city since 2019, and the first “numbered” event here since 2011.

UFC will be returning to Philly as the latest major sports event in 2026. This will be the MMA promotion’s first event in the city since 2019, and the first “numbered” event here since 2011. billypenn.com/2026/04/14/u...

Philly weekly events calendar: April 13 to 19 Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. 🌸 Billy Penn’s guide to spring🎤 Philly Record Store Guide🛍️ Thrifty in Philly guide📚 Book lovers’ guide to […]

Get outside and enjoy spring weather! From designer pop-ups to public art poetry, catch up with all things Philly this week via the BP Newsletter.
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Philly anti-ICE bills are 'legally problematic,' Parker admin says City officials “appreciate the intent” of bills banning federal agents from wearing masks, but don’t say if the mayor will sign the measures into law.

Can Philly's DA prosecute ICE agents? Why Mayor Parker likely won't block new anti-ICE legislation.
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Presenting PrideAF: a new art festival comes to Philly this June Philly’s LGBTQ+ opera singers, drag artists and performers are joining forces for a celebratory lineup of shows.

It’s about to be PrideAF. We've got the details on Philly's new queer art festival this June.
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Ocho Supper Club’s RJ Smith: 21 and running the kitchen at the Rittenhouse Hotel Philly’s culinary wunderkind reflects on the rise of Ocho Supper Club, gaining local fame and what the future holds.

What does it look like to run a kitchen at age 21? Inside RJ Smith's Ocho Supper Club residency at the Rittenhouse Hotel.
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Ten legendary jazz musicians from Philadelphia you should know Since the genre’s very earliest days, Philly has been the launching pad of some of the most celebrated artists in jazz.

It's #PhillyJazzMonth! While you enjoy the city's events all April, also remember these 10 legendary jazz musicians from Philly. billypenn.com/2024/04/25/p...

The rise and fall of World Cafe Live The arrest of four World Stage employees and a venue-shutdown for selling liquor without a license is the latest in a string of bad press for the venue.

For two decades, World Cafe Live was a beloved "shrine to indie rock," famous for showcasing both star performers and local niche acts. But lately, with labor unrest, bankruptcy, and arrests over a suspended liquor license, not so much.
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Healing Verse Germantown uses poetry and public art to strengthen community bonds Exhibit organizers hope it serves as a model in Philly and the U.S. for addressing mental health wounds of gun violence through the transformative power of poetry and public art.

“We wanted people walking through Germantown to encounter these poems the way you encounter something unexpected – with a little surprise, maybe some delight,” the curators of Healing Verse Germantown say. billypenn.com/2026/04/10/h...

Long before Ringling Bros., America’s first circus performers got their start in Philadelphia Philadelphia remains a hub for the circus – with performances and specialized schools. It all started with the nation’s first circus performance in 1793.

Philly's School of Circus Arts remains a vibrant hub for circus education and shows, more than two centuries after the city hosted the nation's first-ever circus performance. billypenn.com/2026/04/09/p...

Bodies of 2 workers recovered at CHOP garage collapse site in Grays Ferry The deceased, Matthew Kane and Mark Scott Jr., were found less than 12 hours after the demolition of the garage was completed and the site declared safe for workers to enter.

LATEST: The bodies of two workers — Matthew Kane and Mark Scott Jr. — have been recovered from the site of the CHOP garage collapse in Grays Ferry.

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Gluten-free night at Little Walter’s: one neighbor's quest for a flourless pierogi Chef Michael Brenfleck made his kitchen gluten free for one special evening to support a friend with celiac disease. The night was such a hit, it’s now a monthly series.

Tomorrow is the next gluten-free night at Little Walter's. Read about how the monthly series came about. billypenn.com/2026/03/16/l...

Got [clean] toenail and fingernail clippings? A Philly artist is taking your keratin donations in order to make a replica of the World Cup trophy. He'll be hosting a gathering in Rittenhouse Square this afternoon. billypenn.com/2026/03/27/f...

Phillie Phanatic defeats Gritty to be crowned Pennsylvania’s top mascot The tournament run by the Pennsylvania Governor’s Office had 16 mascots from major and minor teams and colleges face off to find out which is the state’s favorite.

Phanatic vanquished a phalanx of mascots including Temple’s Hooter the Owl, the Sixer's Franklin the Dog, the Steelers' Steely McBeam, and Phang, the Philadelphia Union's snake.

Why are Philadelphians attacking Uber Eats delivery robots Despite the parallels to hitchBOT, robot abuse is not just a Philly thing, though giving the robot eyes doesn’t help things.

Despite the similarities to hitchBOT, recent violence towards Uber Eats' delivery robot isn't just a Philly thing. Robot abuse researchers explain why.
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