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

Red sky at night, sailing into the weekend
(Photo by\u00a0@neptunosvws<\/a>)<\/p>\n

In a world focused on scrolling, AI and technology, analog culture has been something more people are embracing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

These \u201cgrounding, hands-on\u201d habits include everything from puzzles and drawing to listening to music on record players, birdwatching or using typewriters.\u00a0Continue reading\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Philly\u2019s Analog Lovers Club promotes connection through physical media. Some events, like CD and vinyl swaps, help Philadelphians connect over their love for analog media (Photo courtesy of Olive Zoya)<\/p>\n

Last year marked the 10-year anniversary of one of the most infamous events of its 323-year existence: hitchBOT\u2019s demise in Philly.\u00a0The gathering drew a record 550 people to the museum\u2019s First Friday.<\/p>\n

So the museum is running it again today, with the hopes of eventually growing it into an annual festival.\u00a0Continue reading\u2026<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"A sign commemorating hitchBOT in front of Elfreth\u2019s Alley in Old City, where the robot was found destroyed in 2015. (Nick Kariuki\/Billy Penn)<\/p>\n

BP Quizzo Question of the Day\u00a0<\/p>\n

In what year did \u201cBandstand\u201d (later renamed \u201cAmerican Bandstand\u201d) premiere on TV, broadcast live from Studio B at 46th and Market?<\/p>\n

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

$ = paywalled<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pennsylvania WIC director\u00a0resigns, says she faced discrimination and other \u201cbarriers.\u201d<\/a>\u00a0[Spotlight PA]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0What went wrong at Philly\u2019s Academy of Natural Sciences?\u00a0Former museum staffers point to years of missteps<\/a>. [WHYY]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Philly tenants are waging a war against \u2018junk\u2019 fees<\/a>. City Council may help. [WHYY\u2019s PlanPhilly]<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Philly teens at WHYY\u2019s Youth Town Hall\u00a0talked about war, gun violence, AI, the environment and what they want elected leaders to address<\/a>. [Billy Penn]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Make Halloween analog again: A Philly artist\u2019s\u00a0snail-mail newsletter features TV horror movie listings for antenna TVs<\/a>. [WHYY]\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 The man at the center of a Pat\u2019s cheesesteak assault\u00a0surrenders, police say<\/a>. [ABC7]<\/p>\n

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Celebrate Philly\u2019s finest at the Billies!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Join us for Billy Penn\u2019s 12th annual Billies Awards from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at WHYY Studios!<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll honor the people and groups making Philly better \u2014 with food, refreshments and plenty of hometown spirit.<\/p>\n

Admission is free with an RSVP. Optional donations support WHYY\u2019s community programs. The Billies are supported in part by Every Voice, Every Vote.<\/p>\n

Sign up to attend the Billies \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

MAYOR WATCH<\/p>\n

Mayor Parker attends the 14th Annual Airport Business Opportunity Forum.\u00a0(9 a.m.)<\/p>\n

ON THE CALENDAR<\/p>\n

Firstival at Eastern State Penitentiary\u00a0(Saturday),
14th annual Roxtoberfest +\u00a0Mt. Airy Arts Festival\u00a0(Saturday),
St. Nicholas of Tolentine Italian Festival\u00a0(Sunday),
AND MORE!<\/a><\/p>\n

See the **FULL LIST** of\u00a0this week\u2019s events calendar at BillyPenn.com!<\/a><\/p>\n

BILLY PENN GUIDES<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f\u00a0Billy Penn City Guide<\/a>
\u270f\ufe0f\u00a0Philly Quizzo guide<\/a>
\ud83d\udecd\ufe0f\u00a0Novelty stores guide<\/a>
\ud83c\udf41\u00a0Fall festivals guide<\/a>
\ud83c\udf53\u00a0Farmers market guide<\/a>
\u270a\ud83c\udffe\u00a0Black history in Philly guide<\/a>
\ud83c\udf66\u00a0Vegan ice cream guide\u00a0<\/a>
\ud83e\udd55\u00a0CSA farmshare guide<\/a>
\u2615\u00a0Philly coffee guide<\/a>
\ud83d\udeb6\ud83c\udffd\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\u00a0Alt Philly history walking tours 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

BP Quizzo answer:\u00a0<\/p>\n

1952, on WFIL-TV Channel 6<\/p>\n

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