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🎨 Your guide to exploring Philly’s public art

April 3, 2024

Good morning! Do you enjoy our weekly “Where Is It” art challenges? If so, some good news: I’ve got one for you today … and it comes alongside a handy guide to public art walking tours 🎨

What's CITY Talking About?

🚽 Third Philly ‘Phlush’ Coming to Clark Park

After some delays, the city plans to install its third standalone public restroom in West Philly before July 1. [Axios Philadelphia]

🎤 Lil Wayne To Debut Single at Wrestlemania

The rapper said Monday that he’ll be coming to the WWE extravaganza in Philly this weekend, and he’s bringing the “world premiere” of a new song with him. [CBS3]

✅ Some April Reminders

Pennsylvania’s primary election is less than three weeks away, and you have less than a week to register to vote or make changes to your registration. We’ve got a checklist to make sure you’re ready. [Hey Philly]

🦭 Penn Presbyterian’s Therapy Seals

Penn researchers have found that therapeutic robotic seals have helped some acute care patients with decreasing their pain and agitation. Penn’s two seal robots, named Lucy and Ricky, use artificial intelligence to shape their interactions with patients. [Technical.ly]

Where Is It?

Welcome back to our weekly test of how well you know Philly’s massive collection of public art! Like always, I’ll show you a photo of some art, and you’ll tell me where it is.

Last week’s mural was submitted by Hey Philly reader Antonina A.:

A mural with the words "Stronger Together" and paintings of many people.
Where in Philly can you see this art? (Antonina A.)

You can find this mural on Spring Garden Street between 19th and 20th. It’s painted on the side of SEIU Local 668, a union that represents social service employees across Pennsylvania, like caseworkers, school psychologists, and 911 operators.

Shoutout to Hey Philly readers Skeet J. and Jon S. for identifying the location!

This week’s public art pic is courtesy of Susan D.:

A mural with trees, flowers, and a woman in a superhero outfit holding a Puerto Rican flag.
Where in Philly can you find this mural? (Susan D.)

So … where is it? Send me an email, or let me know here.

Remember the rules: No Googling (or Google Maps-ing) — answer from your memory only! Try to be as specific as possible.

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Have a great Wednesday!

— Asha Prihar

Thanks to Laura Benshoff for editing!

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