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#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Porches and plants in Powelton Village
(Photo by\u00a0@karenbenson.eyeful<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Thrilling finish to Philly’s first ever World Cup game<\/a><\/h2>\n

More than 68,000 soccer fans, most of them wearing Ecuadorian yellow, filled the South Philly stadium to see C\u00f4te d’Ivoire top Ecuador 1-0 on a late goal.<\/p>\n

BP talked to fans who traveled from far and wide to be a part of the second biggest crowd ever to watch a soccer game in Philadelphia. Continue reading…<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Ethan Warner-Ruf and Marco Flores show off their traditional Ecuadorian masks in the concourse. (Nick Kariuki\/Billy Penn)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

<\/a><\/a>\u2018ICE Out\u2019 protest art in Philly ramps up amid World Cup spotlight<\/a><\/h2>\n

Anti-ICE protest art popping up around the city embraces Philly\u2019s long tradition of blending art, activism and community-building. <\/p>\n

This summer, organizers are hoping to use the attention around the FIFA World Cup to gain visibility for the anti-ICE effort. Continue reading…<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Peri Law’s design for Philly’s poster with the “No ICE in the Cup” campaign, sponsored by the advocacy group U.S. Department of Arts and Culture. (Image courtesy Peri Law)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

RECAP: What else happened?<\/h2>\n

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\u2022 New Jersey ranks last in regional business climate report for 8th straight year, while Pennsylvania scores best<\/a>. [WHYY] <\/p>\n

\u2022 PGW is considering two pathways to lower its carbon footprint: full electrification and a \u2018hybrid\u2019 that includes gas<\/a>. [WHYY] <\/p>\n

\u2022 Penn President Larry Jameson will step down as planned from his role<\/a> in June 2027 after 2.5 years, during a time of upheaval at the university<\/a>. [TheDP\/WHYY]<\/p>\n

\u2022 Center City\u2019s Mole Street is getting redeveloped and losing its 200-year-old affordable houses, with residents being displaced<\/a>. [Inq$$]<\/p>\n

\u2022 C.W. Henry students held a rally against redlining<\/a>, holding signs raising awareness about issues such as gun violence and housing and food insecurity. [Chestnut Hill Local]<\/p>\n

\u2022 Young Philadelphia activists ended a 22-day hunger strike after budget passed<\/a>, vow to continue affordability push. [WHYY] <\/p>\n

\u2022 The latest in Philly’s 52 Weeks of Firsts<\/a> is the creation of the U.S. Army. [Billy Penn] <\/p>\n

MAYOR WATCH<\/h2>\n

Mayor Parker joins officials at the Philadelphia Crosstown Coalition annual meeting and elections. (6:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n

\u26bd World Cup Daily Recap \u26bd <\/h2>\n

Start Here:<\/strong>
World Cup events guide<\/a>
Billy Penn’s FIFA World Cup Guide<\/a><\/p>\n

The Latest:<\/strong><\/p>\n