#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY
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Members of Philly Bike Action say the city’s permitting process for bicycle racks and corrals might be part of the reason why public bike parking is so sparse around the city.
More bike parking spots in more locations could encourage more people to ride, advocates say. Continue reading…
You’re not crazy if you think some of Philly’s beautiful, blooming trees smell a bit “off.” The city’s Bradford Pear trees have a distinct – and unpleasant – scent.
“The smell is really that the tree is trying to attract flies to help pollinate the plant, and flies and beetles that like stinky things,” one expert said. Continue reading…
RECAP: What else happened?
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• Gov. Shapiro and other Democratic officials sue Trump admin over mail voting executive order. [Spotlight PA]
• Four key takeaways from the WHYY Civic News Summit, which focused on public trust, AI, misinformation and the future of local journalism. [WHYYx2]
• Penn community says proposed changes to guidelines on campus demonstrations infringe on free speech. [PhillyVoice]
• Wawa recalls teas, lemonade, fruit punch drinks after possible contamination with milk allergens. [NBC10]
• Philly’s soccer summer ramps up with a temporary field at City Hall and a permanent installation at Tip Top Playground in Northern Liberties. [Billy Penn]
• For the first time in 135 years, Cunningham Piano Company will not have a physical presence in Philadelphia, putting its 24-26 E. Coulter Street in Germantown up for sale. [Hidden City]
• Despite rain, hundreds dress in their Sunday best for Philly’s 93rd annual Easter Promenade. [WHYY]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker has no public events scheduled for Monday.
ON THE CALENDAR
⚽ Billy Penn’s FIFA World Cup Guide
🌸 Cherry blossoms around town
🛍️ Thrifty in Philly guide
📚 Book lovers’ guide to Philly
🍹 Non-alcoholic Philly
🏃🏽 Philly Runners Guide
For the **FULL LIST** of this week’s events calendar, visit BillyPenn.com!
Monday, April 6: April Plant Swap
Bring plants, plant cuttings, or any garden-related items (i.e., books, tools, vegetables from your garden, etc.), meet fellow garden enthusiasts, and go home as a new plant parent! At Manayunk Pop-Up Garden. Free to register. (6 to 7 p.m.)
Tuesday, April 7: Community Dinner
A potluck-style community dinner open to all. BYO favorite dish to share and add it to their Google doc. $5 donations are appreciated, helping cover costs and future dinners. Water will be provided and alcoholic or N/A beverages will be available for purchase at the bar. At Star|Bolt. (6 to 9 p.m.)
Tuesday, April 7: One Book, One Philadelphia Kickoff Celebration
To officially start the new season of One Book, One Philly, join this in-depth conversation with featured author Celeste Ng, at Parkway Central Library. Followed by a book-signing. (6:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
Tuesday and Thursday, April 7 & 9: Election Academy: Voter Registration
Learn how to register to vote in Pennsylvania, how to collect voter registration forms correctly, common mistakes and how to avoid them, what happens after a voter registration form is submitted, and how to answer voter questions and support different populations. At the Philadelphia City Commissioners’ Office – Riverview Place. (6 to 7:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, April 8: FashCon Philly 2026
FashCon Philly is an event for fashion innovators, creators, and enthusiasts to connect, collaborate and celebrate the future of FashConPhilly, the ultimate “business of fashion” conference hosted by the Philadelphia Fashion Incubator (PFI). At Moore College of Art & Design. $86.14 tickets/$34 students. (8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
Wednesday & Thursday, April 8-9: Bread & Puppet on Tour
The radical puppet theater tour stops in Philly for two nights, its new show titled “Of the End of the World Never Minding Show” by director Peter Schumann. Features a revolt orchestra, screaming choirs, and a reckoning with the catastrophe of logic. After the show, eat sourdough rye bread with aioli and shop books, posters, postcards, pamphlets and banners. At First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, 2125 Chestnut Street. $20 tickets. (7:30 p.m.)
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