#Bilypenngram day
Voices and collages of diversity in the town hall
(Photo @Barbhmphilly)
The original election day in Philly began without any problems. In the largest race, the current Larry Krasner defeated Pat Dugan as a democratic nominee in November. Earlier on that day, the purple comer-willen bp reported independent rally To be able to participate in the basic ones. (Full results here.) Continue reading …
Sometimes there are messages that are more strange than fiction … or, in this case “faker” than fiction.
Several local media stories circulated, and Inquirer published a summer reading list in 2025, and Amy Poehler irritated the legal drama with Philly with actors from “Parks and Recreation”. Unfortunately, both are the Baloney group. Continue reading …
Summary: What else happened?
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• Celebrity Doctor and novel head of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services Mehmet Oz visited Philly defend the proposed medicaid cuts AND Promote fit eating. [Inquirer$/CBS3]
• Society members he lobbyed sept to keep the serviceWhatever you need. [Billy Penn]
• Eagles Awarded Nick Sirianni with a long -term extension of the contract Connect with this championship ring. [AP]
• Meet Stanley, the latest (and furriest) member of the Philadelphia Flyers team, Service dog in training, named after Stanley’s Cup. [NBC10]
• Kensington Peacemakers Won Won The Cure Violence Basketball Championship. [Kensington Voice]
• Meet the man behind the notable corner of Fitler: Texas Bobby Espinosa transforms his home into a colorful social space, One seasonal decoration at once. [Fitler Focus]
Weekly short information on the prevention of violence on weapons (with PCGVR)
Every week we publish this report in cooperation with Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting.
- Can A more green Philly reduce crime? [The Trace]
- Youth shooting It will be in the spotlight New members of the Committee for preventing violence of Philly. [The Philadelphia Tribune]
- ATF officers in Philadelphia say they see More switches for making pistols Fully automatic: “he holds me at night” [CBS News]
By numbers in Philadelphia
- 27: Shooting victims registered on May 11 to 17, including 7 fatalities, According to the city’s data. In the previous week there were 29 shooting victims, including 7 fatalities. [Source: nickhand.dev]
- 81: Throughout the year assassinationdecrease by 16.5% vs. last year’s pace; decrease by 43% vs. five years ago [Philly Police]
Mayor’s watch
The mayor of Parker takes part in the start of the Penn Kriminology Program and the Master Police Leadership Master program. (11:45)
Then he joins the former mayor of Nutter at a somber street change in honor of the business leader Judith “Judee” M. von Seldeneck on the corner of South Broad and Sansom streets. (15.00)
In the calendar
❤️ Asian American Hawaiian Pacific Islander month month
🌸 27 ways to go out and enjoy the hot weather
🏃🏽 Philly Runners guide
Wednesday, May 21: Historical protection Night
Learn more about what is needed to keep an almost 200-year-old prison of the eastern state, including trips from behind the scenes in rarely perceptible areas. $ 17 in advance; $ 20 at the door. (17:30 to 21:30)
Wednesday, May 21: 21 Philadelphia Ride of Silence
Hundreds of riders from the bicycle community will go quietly and 10 miles per hour through the center city, starting from the town hall. At 18:30 as part of global driving to honor cyclists killed or injured by drivers, promotion of Vision Zero and raising awareness about safe and sound sharing of the road.
Thursday, May 22: Guac Off
Guacamole and chips, as well as eat, and also assist, who will take home the title of choosing People, while the panel of judges crowns the Master Guac of choosing a referee. On the Morgan pier. 35 USD under 40; General admission 40 USD. (18–21)
Thursday, May 22: Workshops of Freedom and Social Justice
Discuss the words “life, freedom and pursuit of happiness” to create a dialogue about what freedom and social justice means in relation to the declaration of independence. Then express these ideas through prints using Gelli. In Taconia. Free of charge with RSVP. Part of the graphics of the Arts Philadelphia mural by the People project. (18-20)
Thursday, May 22: a public meeting on chemical pollution
Get an update of problems related to pollution near the Bartram garden at this public meeting at Richard Allen Prep Charter School. Free. Find a pollution report here. (18:30 to 20:30)
From Friday to Monday, May 23-26: 2025 Philadelphia Tango Festival
Fighting is still welcome At many different workshops (beginners through Advanced), live music lectures, internships, milongi, social classes, concert and many others.
From Friday to Monday, May 23-26: Weekend of the Memorial Day on the Philadelphia quay
Start a “unofficial beginning of summer” with a full offer of events, classes and others on the Delaware River quay in Philadelphia throughout the weekend. From markets to Bandana and botanical workshops, See the schedule of events here.
