Candidate handwriting analysis; Sixers arena impact studies; KOP Rail money → trolleys

Dec 10, 2023

As the mayoral race heats up, we took a look at a characteristic that has nothing to do with policy: handwriting.

For fun, Billy Penn intern Kira Wang asked her to see what the Democratic mayoral candidate's signature shows about their strengths, goals, and identities.

→ Crystal clear vs. illegible

Call it an undeniable sign of the rough start to the Phillies season, which we were all extra hyped for after last year's World Series run.

On the other hand, Bryce Harper is recovering quickly — he might even play first base. In the latest Hittin’ Season, host John Stolnis breaks it all down.

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Mayor Kenney makes a visit to the Bustleton Learning Center in Northeast Philly, one of the 180 sites offering free pre-K to city residents (11 a.m.).

🎾 BP Quizzo: Join us at Padelphia for a night of Philly trivia! Space is limited at this new-style racket club on the Schuylkill River near City Live Ave, so register early. BYO, plus we’ll have some snacks and sips, and prizes for the winners. (6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 26)🎺 Brass band Snacktime plays a free concert at the Village of Arts and Humanities in North Philly as part of Philly Celebrates Jazz month. (4 p.m. Friday, April 14)⛵ It's opening night for Liberty Point, the city's largest outdoor restaurant with 1,400 seats along the Delaware River waterfront. Reservations are available online. (4 p.m. Thursday, April 13, and onward)

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