Happy weekend, Philadelphia! In today’s happening-today edition: Juneteenth festival, SEPTA strike deal, and midsommarfest + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Welcoming public spaces: Philadelphia Parks and Recreation with Essity expanded restroom and hydration access for Philly250, opening a Hospitality Hub in LOVE Park and four across Eakins Oval, Lemon Hill, and Logan Square -- see the Philly250 hubs.
A landmark celebration: Celebrate Juneteenth today as Johnson House Historic Site hosts its 20th annual festival on the 6300 block of Germantown Avenue, with reenactments, food, crafts, and a panel on racial injustice -- explore Juneteenth festivities.
Agreement heads to members: SEPTA and the Fraternal Order of Transit Police Lodge 109 reached a tentative deal Thursday, averting a July 4 strike threat. Members will review the agreement and vote on ratification -- review the SEPTA deal.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Pocket park pick: Need a 10-minute reset this week, close to home? Howard & Reed Park offers a small, no-fuss swath of green that’s perfect for a coffee sip, quick kid wiggles, or a neighborly chat before you dive back into real life.
Philly seafood standby: Oyster House is the third-generation, family-run raw bar and East Coast seafood spot that just snagged a 2026 James Beard America’s Classics nod. Slide in this week for oysters at the raw bar, a righteous lobster roll, and the kind of lively energy that turns a random Tuesday into a mini vacation.
Quick city golf fix: Tucked inside Wissahickon Valley Park, Walnut Lane Golf Club is an Alex Findlay-designed, par-62 executive course with sneaky par 3s, a compact practice setup with net and bunker, simulators, and a 19th hole... easy, low-stress golf when you need a midweek reset.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🖤 Uncover Philadelphia's Hidden Black History @ Philadelphia Pa | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Think you know Philly history? This immersive tour uncovers hidden Black contributions, from Mother Bethel AME and the President’s House ruins to Engine 11 murals, with audio guides, and transit passes. Go guided, self-guided, or join the monthly club, then learn what social studies skipped.
🪶 Guided Tour: America's First Peoples @ Penn Museum | Saturday (6/20) at 11:30 AM – Take a guided deep dive into the new Native North America Gallery, created with Indigenous curators and spanning 13,000 years across four regions. Less speed-reading, more conversation, with insights on resilience, artistry, and living traditions that outlast your parking stub.
🍳 Cooking with Ms. Keisha @ Cecil B. Moore Library | Saturday (6/20) at 1:00 PM – Trade screen time for skillet time with Ms. Keisha of Mobile Cooking Teachers, leading an all-ages, team-powered session where healthy food somehow becomes delicious. You cook it, you eat it, children under 7 need an adult, and space is on the snug side.
🌸 Philadelphia Pressed Flower Art Workshop @ Vera Art Studio | Saturday (6/20) at 3:00 PM – Trade your latest houseplant casualty for a win at this pressed flower art workshop in Philly. They supply the floating glass frame, archival-grade goodies, and guidance, no green thumb required. Leave with a calm brain and a custom floral piece that actually survives radiator season.
🌸 Midsommarfest @ American Swedish Historical Museum | Saturday (6/20) at 4:00 PM – Midsommarfest means maypole dancing, smörgåstårta, and zero judgment about your two-step. Admission gets you folk tunes by the Last Chance Duo, family activities, and Museum access. Food and flower crowns are extra, because we’re festive, not reckless.
🎨 Summer Solstice Watercolor @ John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum | Sunday (6/21) at 10:00 AM – Trade doomscrolling for brushstrokes at a Summer Solstice watercolor workshop on the trail by the boardwalk. Learn simple, satisfying techniques inspired by the scenery, create a one of a kind painting, and let the colors do the heavy lifting. All supplies provided.
🌱 Philly Vegan Market 6/21 @ Polish American String Band | Sunday (6/21) at 12:00 PM – Nothing says summer solstice like piling into Port Richmond for a vegan market with Hot Vings, BTW It's Vegan, and Big Heart Bakes, all under the rule of The Pixie Styx. Tickets are $5, dads waltz in free, and a buck supports Way Gay Philly. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Philadelphia report Weather forecastToday — High: 84°F — Low: 64°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 84. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. West wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 86°F — Low: 67°F — Precip: 1%
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