#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY
Riding reflections
(Photo by @_marcphilly_)
SEPTA’s first round of service cuts began Sunday and will affect the first day of school for Philadephia’s public school students today.
Reactions have ranged from stress and fear to outrage and resolve, as riders prepared for the end of 32 bus routes and reduction of service on 88 bus, trolley, subway and Regional Rail lines. Riders of West Philly’s No. 12 mourned its loss.
And there’s much more to come over the next six months, absent a deal in Harrisburg. Continue reading …
Former Eagles chef Tim Lopez pulled together tailgate staples from every city in the NFL, and the cookbook will be released for sale Tuesday. Billy Penn made a few of the recipes. Here’s what we thought. Continue reading …
Jordan Mailata while recording the team’s “Feeding the Birds” podcast. (Instagram/cheftim.mastbaum)
RECAP: What else happened?
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• Teachers and the Philly school district reached a contract agreement hours before the start of a new school year. [6ABC]
• How can Pennsylvania continue to run without a budget in place? Why lawmakers are in no hurry to make a budget deal. [WHYY]
• A second false report of a shooter at Villanova University happened on Sunday. [WHYY]
• Richmond Library reopened after being closed for months for repairs. [WHYY]
• City crews say they’re taking care to preserve trees during road repairs, but advocates argue that the canopy is still under threat. [Green Philly]
• Former VP Kamala Harris will be bringing her book tour to Philly next month. [PhillyVoice]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker will be at the Edward T. Steel School to ring the bell and celebrate the first date of school, at 4301 Wayne Ave. (9 a.m.)
ON THE CALENDAR
🎉 EarlyBirds Club party in Philly, Sept. 6
🏮 The 2025 Philly Lantern Festival ends Aug. 31
🏊🏽 Public pools in Philly 2025
🏃🏽 Philly Runners Guide
Monday, Aug. 25: craft club: DIY punch cards
DIY punch cards is a crafty goal-setting workshop where you design and decorate your own custom punch cards to track habits, intentions, or rewards. Make motivation fun and playful! Supplies provided. $10 to $15 sliding scale. (7 to 9 p.m.)
Tuesday, Aug. 26: Silent Book Club
The Chestnut Hill Community Association, 50 watt books, booked, Hilltop Books and Multiverse host this at Pastorius Park in Chestnut Hill (8177 Roanoke St, a few blocks from the store). BYO chair, blanket, and snacks. Reading from 6 to 7 p.m., socialization after.
Tuesday, Aug. 26: Opening Night: Reimagined Street Scenes exhibit
This installation at Old City Publishing features six illuminated art panels hand crafted by Lisa Marie Patzer Studios. The visuals are inspired from photographic 35mm slides shot by Ben Kabakow, a NYC postal worker and photographer. Through January 6, 2026.
Wednesday, Aug. 27: Drink & Draw Your Future Self
Join illustrator & educator @shahv.ill for a creative evening of Character Design where you will manifest your future self through art. Grab a drink and let your imagination run wild. AT Cherry Street Pier, Studio 13 on the 2nd floor. $7.18 tickets. (6 p.m.)
Friday, Aug. 29: HIIT & Happy Hour
HIIT workout with MuuvePhila’s Jam at The Lawn at UCity Square, then head to Two Locals Brewing Co.—Pa.’s first Black-owned brewery. Donations welcome. (4 p.m.)
Friday, Aug. 29: Art Battle Philadelphia
Art Battle returns with another round of live competition as talented artists race against the clock, bringing their visions to life while guests vote for favorites to help crown the champion across three rounds. Buy a unique masterpiece at auction, too! Tickets start at $22.05. (6 p.m.)
Friday, Aug. 29: Producers’ Forum: Kei Pritsker & Michael T. Workman
Join Scribe Video Center in West Philly for a screening of “The Encampments” by Kei Pritsker & Michael T. Workman, set at protests at Columbia University, and “On the Rooftop” by Noor Al-Terri, set at Jabalia Refugee Camp in Gaza. $6 to 10 tickets. (7 p.m.)
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