City Cast Philly
🚋 SEPTA trolleys to use cameras for parking enforcement
February 27, 2026 · — Siani Colón
We did it! Philly was named the “Best City for Street Art” by USA Today for the second year in a row. With over 4,000 murals, it’s no surprise that we’re the reigning champs. Go on a tour to check some of them out.
What's CITY Talking About
Franklin Mall Set To Reopen Today
The shopping center formerly known as Franklin Mills had been closed after a fire in one of its stores on Saturday. The mall was put up for sale at the end of last year. Throwback to this very 90s commercial after it first opened. [🎧 City Cast Philly]
AI Cameras To Keep Trolley Zones Clear
After the success that AI cameras on city buses had in catching parking scofflaws, 30 trolleys across six lines will soon have cameras. Warnings for parking violators will be mailed through April 1, after which $51 fines will be issued. [🔒 The Inquirer]
- Related: Beware that if you have the new license plate design, some plate recognition tech has had difficulty differentiating the numbers zero and eight, leading to the wrong drivers getting ticketed. [NBC10]
Philly Pride Visitor Center Welcomes Tourists Ahead of Semiquincentennial
The new tourism center will guide visitors navigating the city and state’s historic and cultural sites related to the LGBTQ+ community and its history. It’s one of few of its kind in the country, following sites like the Stonewall National Monument Visitors Center in New York City. [WHYY]
Center City’s Oyster House Wins James Beard America’s Classics Award
The category recognizes “independently owned restaurants with timeless appeal and beloved in their region for food that reflects the character and cultural traditions of its community.” Several other local names are nominated in the Restaurant and Chef Awards categories, with winners to be announced next month. [Eater Philly]
- Related: Restaurants like Oyster House keep alive Philly’s legacy as an oyster city. [📝 City Cast Philly]
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What To Do
Friday, Feb. 27
- 🪩 Classic Soul & Funk Dance Party at the Trestle Inn (Callowhill)
- 🧠 Name That Jawn Music Trivia Night at Indy Hall (Northern Liberties)
- 🧑🎨 Artist Convening at the Arts League (Spruce Hill)
- 🎤 Open Mic at Moore Vintage Archive (Queen Village)
- 🦖 Dinos After Dark at Academy of Natural Sciences (Logan Square)
- 🖼️ Tableaux: Image Gallery & Sound Lounge at Percy (Fishtown)
- 🗒️ Philly Reincarnated: Poetry Slam Finals at ‘The Rotunda (University City)
Saturday, Feb. 28
- 📃 PrintPhilly! Print Fair at Parkway Central Library (Logan Square)
- 🍵 Matcha & Meetup at Cafe of the Day (Chinatown)
- 🧵 Knit and Crochet Meetup at Tacony LAB (Tacony)
- 🎨 Seeding Joy at Philadelphia Museum of Art (Fairmount)
- 🪩 Indigo Ball: William Way Community Center Gala at Arts Ballroom (Gayborhood)
- 🎶 Philly Record Freak Out at PhilaMOCA (West Poplar)
- 🛍️ Chinese New Year Market at Crane Community Center (Chinatown)
- 🍻 Après Skis Social at Frankford Hall (Fishtown)
- 🍸 Phin-Insta Nights: Mocktails & Music at Phin Cafe & Eatery (Francisville)
Sunday, March 1
- 👖 Fat Babe Clothing Swap at Black Bird Rising (Germantown)
- 🖼️ Textiles for Remembering: Gallery Talk at the Painted Bride (East Parkside)
- 😄 The Teacher’s Lounge at Helium Comedy Club (Rittenhouse)
- 🧠 Quizzo Bowl XX at Yards Brewing Company (Callowhill)
🩸The American Red Cross needs your help! The recent snowstorms led to cancellations of blood drives and appointments, and Philly’s blood demand is high. If you give blood by tomorrow, you can get a $20 e-gift card.
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