Shapiro sues over food program; Transit for older adults; Wanamaker’s next act | Morning roundup

BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Stretching out at the Philly Zoo Photo by photolope Gov Shapiro visits North Philly sues Trump over food bank cuts Gov Josh Shapiro visited the Share Food Project warehouse in North Philly to announce he s suing the federal leadership over canceled funding for local food banks to buy produce from Pennsylvania farmers The governor also broadly criticized the Trump administration describing its actions on sanctuary cities tariffs and other areas as incompetent and destructive Continue reading George Matysik executive director of Share Food Campaign spoke at the organization s North Philadelphia warehouse along with Gov Josh Shapiro and others June Image via PAcast Getting around Philly for older adults One of the advantages of aging in Philadelphia is all the options for entertainment and learning opportunities but you have to be able to get there There are reduced and free transportation options to help make that happen Here s a guide to connect you or the older adults in your life with those options Continue reading SEPTA has several programs to provide low- and no-cost transit options for older adults Billy Penn file photo RECAP paywalled Pa announces nearly million in grants to expand apprenticeship programs to address guide shortages WHYY The historic Wanamaker building has been sold at foreclosure auction to New York s TF Cornerstone which plans to convert floors through into loft-style apartments by Office and retail space will fill the lower floors the Crystal Tea Room will remain on the th floor and the Wanamaker organ will be maintained BizJournal Inq The Philadelphia Museum of Art canceled next year s premier show for American antiques and American decorative arts Its future is unclear Inquirer Kensington committee members suggested removing people who use drugs and SEPTA paused social institution contracts Kensington Voice Philly physical condition organizations are partnering to expand behavioral healthcare care in North Philly in order to survive looming funding cuts under the Trump administration WHYY The West Philly Bizarre is more than just a pop-up sector and it s not a typo It s a grassroots nonprofit born out of a long-standing tradition of vendors gathering at Clark Park to sell crafts Billy Penn Nothing but God Odunde CEO talks about years of the Philadelphia festival s history population and family WHYY MAYOR WATCH The mayor has no general events scheduled for the present day ON THE CALENDAR UArts -year commemoration events Pride Month celebrations Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander month events tactics to get out and enjoy the warm weather Philly Runners Guide Thursday June The Baltimore Avenue Dollar StrollThe popular street festival brings thousands of visitors to Baltimore Avenue between th and st streets to experience and deals from local businesses plus live music arts-and-crafts sessions and plenty of fun surprises to p m Friday June First Friday at Arch Enemy ArtsExplore six new exhibits each from a different artist Plus WAIT FOR THE MOON Vol III group exhibition features artists bringing the folklore of certain of the lesser known Grimm s Fairy Tales to life in haunting unexpected and beautifully surreal tactics At Arch Street to p m Friday June Immigrant Heritage Month Kick-Off and Closing of The PhiladelphiansFrom to p m at LOVE Park Free performances food and more celebrations of the closing weekend of The Philadelphians a community art projection that highlights the city s vibrant immigrant communities Saturday June Hackett Elementary Fishtown Mega Flea Sector Two vintage flea markets in one spot at York and Trenton and along Frankford Ave from Trenton to Thunderbird Salvage vendors a m to p m Saturday June Frankford Fish FestA fun free afternoon down by the riverfront at the Frankford Boat Launch Learn how to fish take bike rides down trails kayak on the Delaware the Delaware Double Dutch with Philly Girls Jump create art and enjoy more nature-based exercises a m to p m Saturday June Black Men in Media SummitJoin WHYY for a conference that centers Black voices in a discussion of media storytelling and changing narratives At WHYY s Studios a m to p m Register here Saturday June Philly Record Freak Out records early a m admission from a m to p m Tickets available at the door to PhilaMOCA Saturday June Artpocalypse Now Art MarketDrop in to check out local vendors with a drink in your hand at Star Bolt in Fishtown a m to p m Saturday June LoveIsLove Pride Block Party From to p m at Evil Genius Beer Co check out LGBTQ vendors food trucks face painting a live DJ and more Saturday June Logjammin V Lager Fest Part of Philly Beer Week this fifth annual event from Human Robot brings lager breweries from the region to Cherry Street Pier admission VIP tickets a m to p m Saturday June Youth Set The Stage ShowcaseA media showcase presenting new works made by participants ranging from narrative and documentary films to recorded musical EPs and a fashion zine All showcased under the theme of Introspection At Temple s Walk Auditorium to p m Monday June Juneteenth Cookbook PopupAn homage to liberation Blackness summer and good food featuring recipes from Watermelons Red Birds by Nicole A Taylor At Walnut Street West Library to p m The post Shapiro sues over food undertaking Transit for older adults Wanamaker s next act Morning roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY