#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY
Horizon over Falls Bridge
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Gov. Josh Shapiro has officially banned all personal mobile devices in Pennsylvania schools, joining 26 other states in adopting a bell-to-bell restriction statewide.
The law comes amid growing concern over young people’s mental health, as rates of anxiety, depression and even suicide are on the rise, even among elementary-age children. Continue reading…
What would a night at one of Philly’s reportedly most haunted spots be like? BP reporter Davis Cuffe joined 50 paranormal enthusiasts to find out. They went on an overnight investigation at Fort Mifflin, where ghost hunting takes patience, expensive equipment and an open mind. Continue reading…
Out of 60-plus public pools in Philadelphia, which is the largest?
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• President Trump’s Department of Justice plans to send federal election monitors to observe polling places in Allegheny, Lehigh, Luzerne and Philadelphia counties next Tuesday, Nov. 3/Election Day. [Capital-Star]
• Pennsylvania’s Act 1 guarantees help for formerly incarcerated students. Some say it’s falling short. [Chalkbeat]
• Torn testimony, boos and public shaming: Inside the contentious hearing on the Academy of Natural Sciences, where city legislators questioned whether Drexel was making a ‘land grab’ in its abrupt closure of the museum. [PhillyVoice]
• Eighth District civic “one-stop shop” helps voters cast ballots with confidence. [Germantown Info Hub]
• Philadelphia Housing Authority set to bring 63 affordable homes to Sharswood via a new senior development. [WHYY]
• Paws for applause: Pets stepped out in costume for the annual Chestnut Hill Halloween Pet Costume Parade. [Billy Penn]
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Mayor Parker participates in a closed-door panel hosted by Axios on Greater Philadelphia economic development and growth. (9:45 a.m.)
She then attends a city unveiling of “Flip the Script” Resource Guide designed to support people reentering their communities with essential services and resources. (11 a.m.)
Parker later attends the Battle of the High School Bands as part of the One Philly HBCU Week Showcase. (6 p.m.)
Opera on Tap’s Philoween heads to Mount Airy (Thursday),
Ravens on the Rooftop at the Free Library (Thursday),
Wissahickon Night Market (Friday),
AND MORE!
See the **FULL LIST** of this week’s events calendar at BillyPenn.com!
?️ Billy Penn City Guide
✏️ Philly Quizzo guide
? Philly Halloween guide
?️ Novelty stores guide
? Fall festivals guide
? Afternoon tea guide
? “Rocky Season” events
? Pumpkin spice latte recs
? Farmers market guide
✊? Black history in Philly guide
? Vegan ice cream guide
? CSA farmshare guide
☕ Philly coffee guide
??♀️ Alt Philly history walking tours guide
? Philly’s comedy scene
? Philly Record Store Guide
?️ Thrifty in Philly guide
? Book lovers’ guide to Philly
? Non-alcoholic Philly
? Dining in Philly
?? Philly Runners Guide
Kelly Pool in Fairmount Park
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