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#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY<\/p>\n

Sunbathing
(Photo by\u00a0@photolope<\/a>)<\/p>\n

The neighborhoods of Bustleton and Somerton in Northeast Philadelphia have been called \u201cLittle Odessa\u201d for their large numbers of residents who are immigrants from Russia, Ukraine, and other parts of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.<\/p>\n

At least 43,000 immigrants born in those countries live in Northeast and upper North Philly, according to census estimates.\u00a0Continue reading\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"In KleinLife community center\u2019s \u201cLeaving Home\u201d program, Ukrainian refugee children interviewed Holocaust survivors and Jewish refugees from the former Soviet Union about their experiences. (Courtesy of KleinLife)<\/p>\n

Historic Germantown wants you to visit nine of its twenty destinations and museums in Northwest Philly this summer at a discounted rate.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sites included in the Historic Germantown OnePass\u00a0give visitors a range of options to learn about Germantown\u2019s history from George Washington\u2019s time spent there to its status as a key site along the Underground Railroad.\u00a0Continue reading\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Cliveden, one of the historical sites you can visit with the Historic Germantown OnePass (Photo courtesy of Historic Germantown)<\/p>\n

RECAP: What else happened?<\/p>\n

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\u2022 \u2018We will not be bullied\u2019: Plymouth Township\u00a0pushes back against proposed Conshohocken data center<\/a>. [WHYY]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0High schools in Pennsylvania can now get\u00a0state grant money to help them transition to later start times<\/a>. [CBS3]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Jefferson Health\u00a0sued IBX<\/a>, claiming payment changes cost it nearly $100 million this year. [Inq$]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0ACCT Philly\u00a0says it has reached a crisis point<\/a>\u00a0as the shelter runs out of space amid a surge in owner surrenders.\u00a0[NBC10]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Tiny art draws big crowds at Queen Village\u2019s Mini Mini Art Show\u00a0which\u00a0features tiny paintings, origami and sculptures through Aug. 2<\/a>. [Billy Penn]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Street artist \u2018irregular\u2019 installs\u00a0LeBron James-shaped mirror on Center City wall<\/a>. [PhillyVoice]<\/p>\n

MAYOR WATCH<\/p>\n

Mayor Parker attends the 2026 Philly Future Track Graduation Ceremony, celebrating participants who have completed a career readiness program that provides training in environmental stewardship. (10 a.m.)<\/p>\n

Parker later attends the OIC of America\u2019s \u201cA Better Tomorrow\u201d reception at the Pyramid Club as they launch a national agenda focused on workforce development, economic opportunity, and equity. (6 p.m.)<\/p>\n

How Philly works: A look at the city\u2019s governance<\/a>
From the mayor to City Council to the budget process and row offices, Billy Penn explains the wheels of power.<\/p>\n

Friendly faces & third places: Mt. Airy is a close community<\/a>
Community is the foundation for businesses in Mt. Airy, as seen at a popular coffee shop and co-op grocery store.<\/p>\n

ON THE CALENDAR<\/p>\n

A\u00a0real-life competition of traitors and faithfuls\u00a0(Tuesday),\u00a0
dad joke quizzo night\u00a0(Wednesday),
a\u00a0Gayborhood mural walk\u00a0(Thursday),\u00a0
AND MORE<\/a>!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Send us events to add to the **FULL LIST** of this week\u2019s events calendar at\u00a0BillyPenn.com<\/a>!<\/p>\n

BILLY PENN GUIDES<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f\u00a0Billy Penn City Guide<\/a>
\ud83c\udf66\u00a0Vegan ice cream guide\u00a0<\/a>
\ud83c\udf3d CSA farmshare guide<\/a>
\ud83d\udedd\u00a0Kid-friendly summer guide<\/a>
\u2615\u00a0Philly coffee guide<\/a>
\ud83d\udeb6\ud83c\udffd\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\u00a0Alt Philly history walking tours guide<\/a>
\ud83c\udf31\u00a0Spring in Philly guide<\/a>
\ud83c\udfad\u00a0Philly\u2019s comedy scene<\/a>
\ud83c\udfa4\u00a0Philly Record Store Guide<\/a>
\ud83d\udecd\ufe0f\u00a0Thrifty in Philly guide<\/a>
\ud83d\udcda\u00a0Book lovers\u2019 guide to Philly<\/a>
\ud83c\udf79\u00a0Non-alcoholic Philly<\/a>
\ud83d\ude0b\u00a0Dining in Philly<\/a>
\ud83c\udfc3\ud83c\udffd\u00a0Philly Runners Guide<\/a><\/p>\n

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