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The African American Museum in Philadelphia is moving to be part of museum row on the Ben Franklin Parkway, officials announced yesterday.
- Its home will be the former Family Court building at 1801 Vine St., a historic, columned, 240,000-sq.-ft. behemoth thatâs sat vacant for years despite its prominent location right next to the Free Libraryâs main branch.
The library will also open a new kids center in part of the building. Four development teams are being considered, with a 5-year timeline for completion.
Philly students are returning to learning in just a few weeks, and itâs time for families to stock up for going back to school.
- Free backpacks are available at several events, and there are also a lot of orgs collecting bags and other necessities to donate to kids who need them.
From district-sponsored events to neighborhood nonprofit drives, Asha Prihar rounds up options for picking up or donating bookbags and supplies.

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The Mayorâs Office hosts several interns each summer â in paid positions, which started after a 2018 Billy Penn article â and today Mayor Kenney speaks at a graduation ceremony for this summerâs cohort (9:15 a.m.).
đ° BP Quizzo lands at the South Philly sports complex in Liveâs Sports & Social bar, where cohosts Danya and Sakeenah will quiz you on trivia about all things Philadelphia. Prizes include gift cards and beach chairs, all free with RSVP. (6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17)
đč South Philly gets its own rum distillery with Otto Distilling Compnay, which is marking its grand opening with two days of giveaways, mixed drinks, and distillery tours. (12 to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12Â and 1 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13)
đ TikTok famous foodie and Billy Penn contributor Noah Tanen takes over The Lunar Inn for a New England-style clam roll pop-up. And yes, there will be beachy cocktails. (11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14)
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