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Scoop: Philly apologizes for 100 Steps paint job that drew backlash

Now the Parker administration is rushing to undo it.

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Philadelphia officials are apologizing for a mix-up that led a city worker to paint over the historic 100 Steps granite stairwell in Roxborough.Why it matters: Residents quickly blasted the paint job <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="online" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/05/21/phillys-highway-graffiti-cleanup-enters-new-phase" data-vars-content-id="609d9b7b-50ca-4657-9b05-bc5a7079216f" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Philly apologizes for 100 Steps paint job that drew backlash" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/05/21/phillys-highway-graffiti-cleanup-enters-new-phase" target="_self">online</a>, saying the local landmark should be preserved — not painted over. Now the Parker administration is rushing to undo it.

Chris Rabb wins heated Dem primary for Philly congressional seat

His victory notches a major win for Philly progressives in a competitive contest that's drawn national attention.

Election

Pennsylvania Rep. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Chris Rabb" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/05/15/primary-election-philadelphia-guide-2026" data-vars-content-id="aaad3285-703a-4bd4-b3b7-94f24dee5186" data-vars-headline="Chris Rabb wins heated Dem primary for Philly congressional seat" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/05/15/primary-election-philadelphia-guide-2026" target="_self">Chris Rabb</a> won the Democratic primary for the state&#x27;s 3rd Congressional District on Tuesday, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="AP reports" data-vars-click-url="https://apnews.com/projects/elections-2026/pennsylvania-primary-results-us-house/#3" data-vars-content-id="aaad3285-703a-4bd4-b3b7-94f24dee5186" data-vars-headline="Chris Rabb wins heated Dem primary for Philly congressional seat" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://apnews.com/projects/elections-2026/pennsylvania-primary-results-us-house/#3" target="_blank">AP reports</a>.Why it matters: His victory notches a major win for Philly progressives in a competitive contest that&#x27;s drawn national attention as a battle for the future of the Democratic Party.

Confusion swirls around alternative plan to close Philly schools

Philly is getting mixed messaging about what happens if the district doesn't raise $2 billion for its facilities plan.

Education

The School District of Philadelphia needs to raise nearly $2 billion in outside funding to carry out its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="10-year plan" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/04/20/philly-school-district-closures-facilities-plan-vote" data-vars-content-id="aa6ee450-ceeb-46b3-bbfb-cd170e97452d" data-vars-headline="Confusion swirls around alternative plan to close Philly schools" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/04/20/philly-school-district-closures-facilities-plan-vote" target="_self">10-year plan</a> to modernize some schools and close others.<ul><li>But there appears to be a cheaper alternative if the funding falls short — despite an official insisting a backup plan doesn&#x27;t exist.</li></ul>Why it matters: Philly is getting mixed messaging about what happens if the money doesn&#x27;t come through.

Philadelphia primary results: Shapiro, Garrity and other top races

The primary featured a handful of notable races statewide and in the Philly region.

Tuesday&#x27;s primary made it official: Gov. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Josh Shapiro" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/03/josh-shapiro-gop-candidate-2024" data-vars-content-id="4cfe7970-1791-405d-83a5-5f431ed7a410" data-vars-headline="Philadelphia primary results: Shapiro, Garrity and other top races" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/03/josh-shapiro-gop-candidate-2024" target="_self">Josh Shapiro</a> will take on state Treasurer <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Stacy Garrity" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/08/18/stacy-garrity-enters-pennsylvania-governor-race" data-vars-content-id="4cfe7970-1791-405d-83a5-5f431ed7a410" data-vars-headline="Philadelphia primary results: Shapiro, Garrity and other top races" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/08/18/stacy-garrity-enters-pennsylvania-governor-race" target="_self">Stacy Garrity</a> in the November gubernatorial election. Why it matters: Shapiro faces a major test for reelection this year that could sink or boost any potential <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="presidential ambitions in 2028" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/07/shapiro-pennsylvania-strategy-midterms-2028" data-vars-content-id="4cfe7970-1791-405d-83a5-5f431ed7a410" data-vars-headline="Philadelphia primary results: Shapiro, Garrity and other top races" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/07/shapiro-pennsylvania-strategy-midterms-2028" target="_self">presidential ambitions in 2028</a>.

Christina Aguilera and Jill Scott to headline Philly's July 4 concert

Officials teased that Philly sports legends and actors would make appearances, too.

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Christina Aguilera and Jill Scott will headline Philadelphia&#x27;s Fourth of July concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.Why it matters: The free concert is the finale for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Wawa Welcome America Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/03/16/queen-latifah-dj-jazzy-jeff-among-welcome-america-headliners" data-vars-content-id="7ebc0c6d-899e-4da9-8ac6-1cb64d5c1053" data-vars-headline="Christina Aguilera and Jill Scott to headline Philly&#x27;s July 4 concert" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/03/16/queen-latifah-dj-jazzy-jeff-among-welcome-america-headliners" target="_self">Wawa Welcome America Festival</a>, marking the nation&#x27;s 250th birthday.

Philly weekender: Renaissance Faire and waterfront park openings

Fill up your weekend social calendar with these popular events.

🌊 Enjoy the Delaware Riverfront at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Glen Foerd" data-vars-click-url="https://www.glenfoerd.org/" data-vars-content-id="a1bb23c5-c188-4141-8970-ae8b528de79c" data-vars-headline="Philly weekender: Renaissance Faire and waterfront park openings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.glenfoerd.org/" target="_blank">Glen Foerd</a> estate in Northeast Philly today for its monthly <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Third Thursday event" data-vars-click-url="https://www.glenfoerd.org/events/2026/5/21/3rd-thursday-at-glen-foerd" data-vars-content-id="a1bb23c5-c188-4141-8970-ae8b528de79c" data-vars-headline="Philly weekender: Renaissance Faire and waterfront park openings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.glenfoerd.org/events/2026/5/21/3rd-thursday-at-glen-foerd" target="_blank">Third Thursday event</a>.<ul><li>Food and drink (pay as you go), lawn games, arts and crafts, and music are on the agenda. And don&#x27;t forget to bring a blanket or lawn chair. 6-8pm</li></ul>🩰 The Philly Ballet puts on an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="outdoor show at Dilworth Park" data-vars-click-url="https://centercityphila.org/parks/events/the-arts-on-center-stage" data-vars-content-id="a1bb23c5-c188-4141-8970-ae8b528de79c" data-vars-headline="Philly weekender: Renaissance Faire and waterfront park openings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://centercityphila.org/parks/events/the-arts-on-center-stage" target="_blank">outdoor show at Dilworth Park</a> outside City Hall today from 6-7pm.<ul><li>Seating is limited, so it would be a good idea to bring a blanket or lawn chair.</li></ul>🦖 It&#x27;s pay-what-you-wish at the Academy of Natural Sciences on Friday from 5-8pm for the museum&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dinos After Dark" data-vars-click-url="https://ansp.org/experience/events/dinos-after-dark" data-vars-content-id="a1bb23c5-c188-4141-8970-ae8b528de79c" data-vars-headline="Philly weekender: Renaissance Faire and waterfront park openings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://ansp.org/experience/events/dinos-after-dark" target="_blank">Dinos After Dark</a> event.<ul><li>There&#x27;s a beer garden for the adults along with food vendors, while kids can explore the museum, chat with academy scientists and take in a story time.</li></ul>🎡 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Summerfest" data-vars-click-url="https://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/where-to-go/independence-blue-cross-riverrink-summerfest" data-vars-content-id="a1bb23c5-c188-4141-8970-ae8b528de79c" data-vars-headline="Philly weekender: Renaissance Faire and waterfront park openings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/where-to-go/independence-blue-cross-riverrink-summerfest" target="_blank">Summerfest</a> opens for the season on Friday! New this year to the daily festival on the Delaware River waterfront are interactive soccer games, a family fun zone and cabanas.<ul><li>Also expect rollerskating, minigolf, and amusement rides and games (all pay-as-you-go).</li></ul>🚣 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Spruce Street Harbor Park" data-vars-click-url="https://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/where-to-go/spruce-street-harbor-park" data-vars-content-id="a1bb23c5-c188-4141-8970-ae8b528de79c" data-vars-headline="Philly weekender: Renaissance Faire and waterfront park openings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/where-to-go/spruce-street-harbor-park" target="_blank">Spruce Street Harbor Park</a> also opens on Friday. New this year are water bicycles and larger swan boats (pay-as-you-go).<ul><li>What else: Concert series, food and drink vendors, hammocks to lounge in, and waterfront vibes.</li></ul>🐎 The Devon Horse Show &amp; Country Fair opens today and runs through May 31 in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Devon" data-vars-click-url="https://devonhorseshow.net/contact/directions-and-lodging/" data-vars-content-id="a1bb23c5-c188-4141-8970-ae8b528de79c" data-vars-headline="Philly weekender: Renaissance Faire and waterfront park openings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://devonhorseshow.net/contact/directions-and-lodging/" target="_blank">Devon</a>. Get ready for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fox hunting, steeplechases, horse jumping" data-vars-click-url="https://dhs-internet.choicecrm.net/dist/#/events/productions.DHS1" data-vars-content-id="a1bb23c5-c188-4141-8970-ae8b528de79c" data-vars-headline="Philly weekender: Renaissance Faire and waterfront park openings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://dhs-internet.choicecrm.net/dist/#/events/productions.DHS1" target="_blank">fox hunting, steeplechases, horse jumping</a> and other horse exhibitions.<ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tickets" data-vars-click-url="https://devonhorseshow.net/devon-horse-show/purchase-tickets/" data-vars-content-id="a1bb23c5-c188-4141-8970-ae8b528de79c" data-vars-headline="Philly weekender: Renaissance Faire and waterfront park openings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://devonhorseshow.net/devon-horse-show/purchase-tickets/" target="_blank">Tickets</a>: $10-$85 (kids 5 and younger are free); ticket packages are $185+</li></ul>🇺🇸 Museum of the American Revolution has a packed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Mem Day weekend" data-vars-click-url="https://www.amrevmuseum.org/events/memorial-day-weekend-2026-at-the-museum" data-vars-content-id="a1bb23c5-c188-4141-8970-ae8b528de79c" data-vars-headline="Philly weekender: Renaissance Faire and waterfront park openings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.amrevmuseum.org/events/memorial-day-weekend-2026-at-the-museum" target="_blank">Mem Day weekend</a>. Starting Saturday, look for daily talks, walking tours, activities and first-person performances.<ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tickets" data-vars-click-url="https://go.amrevmuseum.org/events/d9f43b4b-d05b-adf2-ee5f-1f4792c55910?_gl=1%2anjh6rl%2a_gcl_au%2aNzQwMjEwMTU4LjE3NzkyOTU1NTM.%2a_ga%2aMzM1MDc4NDIxLjE3NzkyOTU1NTM.%2a_ga_Y0765X22CH%2aczE3NzkyOTU1NTMkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzkyOTU4NjMkajYkbDAkaDA." data-vars-content-id="a1bb23c5-c188-4141-8970-ae8b528de79c" data-vars-headline="Philly weekender: Renaissance Faire and waterfront park openings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://go.amrevmuseum.org/events/d9f43b4b-d05b-adf2-ee5f-1f4792c55910?_gl=1%2anjh6rl%2a_gcl_au%2aNzQwMjEwMTU4LjE3NzkyOTU1NTM.%2a_ga%2aMzM1MDc4NDIxLjE3NzkyOTU1NTM.%2a_ga_Y0765X22CH%2aczE3NzkyOTU1NTMkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzkyOTU4NjMkajYkbDAkaDA." target="_blank">Tickets</a>: $14-$25 (kids 5 and younger, as well as active-duty military member and veterans are free)</li></ul>🏰 Hear ye, hear ye! The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Philly Renaissance Faire" data-vars-click-url="https://www.einpresswire.com/article/911081411/philadelphia-s-renaissance-faire-returns-to-fort-mifflin-with-armored-combat-and-daily-costume-contest" data-vars-content-id="a1bb23c5-c188-4141-8970-ae8b528de79c" data-vars-headline="Philly weekender: Renaissance Faire and waterfront park openings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.einpresswire.com/article/911081411/philadelphia-s-renaissance-faire-returns-to-fort-mifflin-with-armored-combat-and-daily-costume-contest" target="_blank">Philly Renaissance Faire</a> is Saturday-Monday at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fort Mifflin" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fortmifflin.us/" data-vars-content-id="a1bb23c5-c188-4141-8970-ae8b528de79c" data-vars-headline="Philly weekender: Renaissance Faire and waterfront park openings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fortmifflin.us/" target="_blank">Fort Mifflin</a> in Southwest Philly. <ul><li>Each day from 11am-6pm, transport yourself to the times of yore and take in armored knights battling, 60+ vendors, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="costume contests" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DYhkXPdnWUR/" data-vars-content-id="a1bb23c5-c188-4141-8970-ae8b528de79c" data-vars-headline="Philly weekender: Renaissance Faire and waterfront park openings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DYhkXPdnWUR/" target="_blank">costume contests</a>, minstrels, archery, javelin tossing and a petting zoo. </li></ul>🐯 It&#x27;ll be a beautiful day at the Please Touch Museum when the new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Daniel Tiger exhibit" data-vars-click-url="https://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/learn/exhibits/all/daniel-tiger/" data-vars-content-id="a1bb23c5-c188-4141-8970-ae8b528de79c" data-vars-headline="Philly weekender: Renaissance Faire and waterfront park openings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/learn/exhibits/all/daniel-tiger/" target="_blank">Daniel Tiger exhibit</a> opens on Saturday. Kids can play instruments, write thank-you notes, read a book in O the Owl&#x27;s Reading Nest, and dress up as their favorite characters. Runs through mid-September. <ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tickets" data-vars-click-url="https://ptm.ticketapp.org/portal/product/56/calendar" data-vars-content-id="a1bb23c5-c188-4141-8970-ae8b528de79c" data-vars-headline="Philly weekender: Renaissance Faire and waterfront park openings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://ptm.ticketapp.org/portal/product/56/calendar" target="_blank">Tickets</a>: $2-$24 (access to the exhibit included with general admission)</li></ul>🥁 Laurel Hill East is putting on its annual <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Memorial Day ceremony and parade" data-vars-click-url="https://laurelhillphl.com/event/memorial-day/" data-vars-content-id="a1bb23c5-c188-4141-8970-ae8b528de79c" data-vars-headline="Philly weekender: Renaissance Faire and waterfront park openings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://laurelhillphl.com/event/memorial-day/" target="_blank">Memorial Day ceremony and parade</a> on Sunday from 11:30am-2pm. Expect speeches, wreath-laying, music and honor guards.

Save 50% on Six Flags Great Adventure tickets and passes for Memorial Day

Six Flags Great Adventure has a 45-acre water park with slides, a wave pool and more.

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Spring is giving way to summer — and around Philadelphia, Memorial Day weekend is the kickoff to hotter weather, longer days and cooling off the fun way.What you need to know: Six Flags Great Adventure is leaning into the season with expanded offerings and fresh ways to cool off, starting Memorial Day weekend, May 21 through May 25, and open daily beginning May 26.<ul><li>Plus, the park&#x27;s Memorial Day Sale is live, offering up to 50% off tickets and passes that unlock one of the region&#x27;s biggest mixes of coasters, family rides and water park fun.</li></ul>

Philly weekender: Italian Market, PrideFest and Union

🥳 The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Overbrook Night Market" data-vars-click-url="https://www.theoverbrooknightmarket.com/" data-vars-content-id="a2456ab2-cd5a-43b5-ba4a-675990b308eb" data-vars-headline="Philly weekender: Italian Market, PrideFest and Union" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.theoverbrooknightmarket.com/" target="_blank">Overbrook Night Market</a> brings more than 40 food, drink and artisan vendors — plus live DJ sets — to the West Philly neighborhood made famous by the Fresh Prince.<ul><li>Tonight, 6-10pm at 63rd Street and Lancaster Avenue.</li></ul>🎤 Philly singer-songwriter Valentina Sounds is celebrating the release of her sophomore album, &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="What Keeps Me Alive" data-vars-click-url="https://valentinasounds.disco.ac/playlist-new/28395929?date=20260309&amp;user_id=2772603&amp;signature=fUo_jsZABCe2zTep5abUzRqyTXI%3A8exzniy0" data-vars-content-id="a2456ab2-cd5a-43b5-ba4a-675990b308eb" data-vars-headline="Philly weekender: Italian Market, PrideFest and Union" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://valentinasounds.disco.ac/playlist-new/28395929?date=20260309&amp;user_id=2772603&amp;signature=fUo_jsZABCe2zTep5abUzRqyTXI%3A8exzniy0" target="_blank">What Keeps Me Alive</a>,&quot; with a live show at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Fallser Club" data-vars-click-url="https://thefallserclub.org" data-vars-content-id="a2456ab2-cd5a-43b5-ba4a-675990b308eb" data-vars-headline="Philly weekender: Italian Market, PrideFest and Union" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://thefallserclub.org" target="_blank">The Fallser Club</a> in East Falls on Friday at 8 p.m. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tickets" data-vars-click-url="https://events.humanitix.com/valentina-sounds-with-kate-mills-what-keeps-me-alive-album-release-show" data-vars-content-id="a2456ab2-cd5a-43b5-ba4a-675990b308eb" data-vars-headline="Philly weekender: Italian Market, PrideFest and Union" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://events.humanitix.com/valentina-sounds-with-kate-mills-what-keeps-me-alive-album-release-show" target="_blank">Tickets</a>: $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

Philly bars are pouring patriotic drinks for America's 250th

Visit Philly has launched a new campaign to get Americans excited about drinking. They had us at "drinking."

Call it a Declaration of Sipdependence: Philly bartenders are mixing up new cocktails for America&#x27;s 250th birthday, inspired by the spirits of the Founding Fathers.Why it matters: My country, &#x27;tis of thee — sweet land of &quot;Liberty Lemonade.&quot; Drink to that.

Philly pride takes over the PGA Championship merch shop

From cheesesteaks to "wooder," brands are cashing in on local symbols and sayings.

Business

I was browsing the PGA Shop at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Aronimink Golf Club" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/05/11/pga-championship-golf-philadelphia-aronimink-guide" data-vars-content-id="f68898bb-c160-4e33-9475-b8f1c1ea3fed" data-vars-headline="Philly pride takes over the PGA Championship merch shop" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/05/11/pga-championship-golf-philadelphia-aronimink-guide" target="_self">Aronimink Golf Club</a> on Monday and discovered a good many Philadelphia-themed merch on its shelves.Why it matters: Local and national brands alike are cashing in on Philly symbols and sayings — from cheesesteaks to &quot;wooder&quot; — at the tourney.

A guide to the PGA Championship in the Philadelphia area

Hosting one of golf's four majors brings the best players in the world to Philly's doorstep.

Sports

The golfing world comes to the Philadelphia region this week as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Aronimink Golf Club" data-vars-click-url="https://www.aronimink.org/" data-vars-content-id="bfa22793-9214-4b4c-a4e5-abf089447512" data-vars-headline="A guide to the PGA Championship in the Philadelphia area" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.aronimink.org/" target="_blank">Aronimink Golf Club</a> hosts the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="PGA Championship" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/02/06/philly-pga-championship-aronimink-golf-course" data-vars-content-id="bfa22793-9214-4b4c-a4e5-abf089447512" data-vars-headline="A guide to the PGA Championship in the Philadelphia area" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/02/06/philly-pga-championship-aronimink-golf-course" target="_self">PGA Championship</a>. Why it matters: Hosting one of golf&#x27;s four majors brings the best players in the world to Philly&#x27;s doorstep, plus prestige, tourists (with a few celebrities potentially in the mix) and revenue for the region.

Philly's nonprofit storytellers take the mic

The biannual Mission Story Slam spotlights some of Philly's unheralded nonprofits.

Philly entrepreneur Michael Schweisheimer has one mission: To put the spotlight on Philadelphia&#x27;s do-gooders.Why it matters: Schweisheimer started a biannual event, Mission Story Slam, in 2018, and it has blossomed into a lively community gathering that gives nonprofits a chance to share their stories with the masses — all over a few beers.

Philly weekender: Spring festivals, race cars and craft show

🧿 The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="OPA! Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://epgreekfest.com/" data-vars-content-id="0f0f3817-1a60-4cea-9fbc-94e7afd3e917" data-vars-headline="Philly weekender: Spring festivals, race cars and craft show" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://epgreekfest.com/" target="_blank">OPA! Festival</a> celebrates Greek culture through Sunday at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Elkins Park. Free admission; times vary.📜 The Historical Society of Pennsylvania in Center City unveils its new exhibit <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Paths to Independence" data-vars-click-url="https://hsp.org/explore/exhibits-hsp/paths-independence-1765-1787" data-vars-content-id="0f0f3817-1a60-4cea-9fbc-94e7afd3e917" data-vars-headline="Philly weekender: Spring festivals, race cars and craft show" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://hsp.org/explore/exhibits-hsp/paths-independence-1765-1787" target="_blank">Paths to Independence</a> today. Check out rare documents as you trace America&#x27;s path toward independence.<ul><li>Plus: Hear a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="lecture from historian Mary Beth Norton" data-vars-click-url="https://hsp.org/calendar/1774-and-all-paths-independence?v=42" data-vars-content-id="0f0f3817-1a60-4cea-9fbc-94e7afd3e917" data-vars-headline="Philly weekender: Spring festivals, race cars and craft show" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://hsp.org/calendar/1774-and-all-paths-independence?v=42" target="_blank">lecture from historian Mary Beth Norton</a> tonight from 6:30-8:30pm as she dishes about her prize-winning book, &quot;1774: The Long Year of Revolution.&quot; Tickets: $10 virtual, $20 in person</li></ul>

Broad Street Run to bring road closures this weekend

The run, billed as the largest 10-mile race in the U.S., begins at 7am in North Philly.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Broad Street Run" data-vars-click-url="https://www.broadstreetrun.com/" data-vars-content-id="a06b36b5-38e4-46fc-8710-516f9ba6395a" data-vars-headline="Broad Street Run to bring road closures this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.broadstreetrun.com/" target="_blank">Broad Street Run</a> is set to bring 40,000 runners to Philadelphia on Sunday. The big picture: Road closures and detours for the 10-miler will also cause hassles for drivers over the weekend.

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