#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY
Here’s lookin’ at you, snow cat
(Photo by @amtlphilly)
Philadelphia is adding a new resource to its effort to end the HIV epidemic – a “one-stop shop” resource finder. The Philadelphia HIV Resource Finder allows Philadelphians to search for treatment and prevention resources throughout the city. Continue reading…
The city’s PKOL HIV Resource Finder provides a comprehensive list of HIV resources throughout the city (Photo courtesy of the City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health).
PECO’s net income shot up 47.7% to $814 million in 2025 over the previous year, according to earning reports announced earlier this month by its parent company Exelon.
The big profit increase comes as Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro criticized utility profits in his annual budget address earlier this month. Continue reading…
A PECO employee worked from a utility bucket truck. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
RECAP: What else happened?
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• Pennsylvania has held 47 special elections since 2017, more than any other state. That costs taxpayers millions. [Capital-Star]
• Philadelphia advocates say key panels of a slavery exhibit are still missing at President’s House Site. [CBS3]
• Families of people killed in Philadelphia will be eligible to receive up to $2,000 to help cover funeral costs under a new city Homicide Victim Funeral Assistance (HVFA) Program, available to those whose loved ones are killed on or after March 1, 2026. [Inq$]
• The American Red Cross urgently wants your blood as the Greater Philly snowstorm affects blood bank supply. [WHYY]
• The Philly Pride Visitor Center is officially open at 12th and Locust in the heart of the Gayborhood, providing resources about local LGBTQ+ businesses, cultural connections and more. [WHYY]
• The former Rite Aid building at 6201 Germantown Ave. is now a new health center for seniors. Closed since May 2024, the center is run by AchWell Health and had its grand opening this past week. [Germantown Info Hub]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker will unveil this year’s selection in the One Book, One Philadelphia program at the Parkway Central Library today at 11 a.m.
ON THE CALENDAR
🧨 Lunar New Year events guide
📚 Book lovers’ guide to Philly
🍹 Non-alcoholic options
🏃🏽 Philly Runners Guide
Thursday, Feb. 26: Community Conversations: Public Safety, Public Voice
A citywide series hosted by Every Voice Every Vote. These gatherings bring residents, leaders, and partners together to build connections, share lived experiences, and turn community research into solution focused dialogue. Dinner will be served promptly at 5:30 PM. At ECS St Barnabas Mission. (5:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
Thursday, Feb. 26: Land, Occupation, and Family Separation: A Free Screening Discussion Series
Korea Peace Committee Philadelphia will be hosting a series of free film screenings and discussions on U.S aggression and people’s resistance to the wars being waged against Koreans, Palestinians, and immigrants. Tonight’s film is “Memory of Forgotten War Screening & Discussion.” At Olivet Covenant Presbyterian Church. (6 p.m.)
Friday, Feb 27: The Declaration at 250: Examining the Historical and Contemporary Relevance of the Grievance Section
Hosted by Penn Law School and the National Constitution Center. Explore the historical and contemporary relevance of the grievance section of Declaration of Independence. In-person or virtual options. (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Friday, Feb. 27: Philly Reincarnated: Poetry Slam Finals
Top poets from the season compete for a spot on Philly Reincarnated’s slam team. At the Rotunda. (7 p.m.)
Saturday, Feb. 28: 4th annual printPHILLY! 2026
40+ vendors featuring artists, print shops, schools, nonprofits and more at Parkway Central. Plus workshops and guest speakers on letterpress printmaking and upcoming exhibits. Free. (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Saturday, Feb. 28: Seeding Joy
An art-making workshop at the Art Museum, lled by Andrea Walls, founder and creative director of the Museum of Black Joy. RSVP required for free museum admission and parking. (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Saturday, Feb. 28: International Food Festival
Snyder Avenue Congregational Church’s 3rd annual food fest featuring the flavors of 4 continents and 8 countries. (12 p.m.)
Saturday, Feb. 28: Chinatown Chinese New Year Market
40+ local vendors, arts and crafts, snacks and more at the Crane Community Center. Pay-as-you-go. Free to attend. (2 to 6 p.m.)
Saturday, Feb. 28: Phin-Ista Nights
Food, mocktails, music and BYOB social at this Vietnamese coffee cafe in Francisville. (6 to 9 p.m.)
Sunday, Mar. 1: Textiles for Remembering: Gallery Talk
Join artists Richie Wilde Lopez and DeJeonge Reese with curators Lori Waselchuk and Qiaira Riley at Painted Bride for a public conversation exploring textiles as living archives of memory, care, and cultural transmission. Grounded in the themes of Textiles for Remembering, the discussion will reflect on material practice, ancestry, and collective meaning making. Free with RSVP. (1 to 4 p.m.)
Sunday, Mar. 1: The Wondrous World of Opera: Trusting Your Voice
WWO is dedicated to bringing opera, musical theater, and art song to children (preschool to 3rd grade). The show runs approximately 45 minutes and includes: Pre-Show Discovery Time, Introduction to Song group activities, Performances by ePOP (with opportunities for children to join in), and a Post-Show photo opportunity with the cast. $15 tickets include drinks and snacks, plus mimosas for adults. (3 to 4 p.m.)
Through March 6: East Passyunk Restaurant Week
21 participating restaurants, including Michelin Recommended, local favorites, buzzy newcomers, and diverse cuisines.