{"id":15212204,"date":"2026-07-16T12:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T16:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/news\/slavery-exhibit-replaced-hoagiefest-jingles-creator-wildfire-smoke-sparks-code-red-morning-roundup\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T12:33:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T16:33:45","slug":"slavery-exhibit-replaced-hoagiefest-jingles-creator-wildfire-smoke-sparks-code-red-morning-roundup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inthacity.com\/news\/slavery-exhibit-replaced-hoagiefest-jingles-creator-wildfire-smoke-sparks-code-red-morning-roundup\/","title":{"rendered":"Slavery exhibit replaced; Hoagiefest jingle\u2019s creator; Wildfire smoke sparks Code Red | Morning Roundup"},"content":{"rendered":"
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#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Divided reflection
(Photo by\u00a0@karenbenson.eyeful<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Slavery exhibit replaced \u2018under the cover of darkness\u2019<\/a><\/h2>\n

The Trump administration has completed its overhaul of the President\u2019s House Site on Independence Mall.<\/p>\n

Critics say the new exhibit softens George Washington\u2019s role as an enslaver and shifts attention away from the nine people he held in bondage while living in Philadelphia. Continue reading…<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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A park policeman stands guard over newly installed panels at the President’s House historic site on Independence Mall. ”Celebrating Independence Throughout the Years” has replaced ”The Dirty Business of Slavery.” (Emma Lee\/WHYY)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

<\/a><\/a>The creator of Wawa\u2019s iconic Hoagiefest jingles<\/a><\/h2>\n

Philadelphia summers are filled with annual traditions \u2014 driving to the Jersey Shore, block parties, Center City Sips \u2014 and, of course, Wawa Hoagiefest.<\/p>\n

Emmy-winning songwriter, internet pioneer and Nerf Herder frontman Parry Gripp reflects on his years writing Hoagiefest songs like \u201cHoagiefest Is Back\u201d and \u201cHere Comes the Hoagie Man.\u201d Continue reading…<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Wawa’s Hoagiefest jingles were a staple of early ad campaigns. (Image via Wawa)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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

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\u2022 The House Judiciary Committee issued a subpoena to Philly DA Larry Krasner, demanding immigration records<\/a>. [Inq$] <\/p>\n

\u2022 Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota sparks a Code Red air quality warning for Pennsylvania<\/a>. [WHYY] <\/p>\n

\u2022 The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority takes a baby step toward resurrecting passenger rail<\/a> between Philadelphia and Reading. [WHYY] <\/p>\n

\u2022 The Westbound I-76 in West Philly will close at night for bridge construction<\/a> Monday through Thursday, and a 14-month closure of the Market Street bridge begins next month. [Billy Penn]<\/p>\n

\u2022 74% of Americans want action on climate, but many Philadelphians don\u2019t know they\u2019re part of a majority<\/a>. [WHYY] <\/p>\n

\u2022 A new 8th District safety initiative brings resources to doorsteps to fight gun violence<\/a>. [Germantown Info Hub]<\/p>\n

\u2022 President Trump wants to set clocks to daylight saving time year round. Would standard time be the better choice?<\/a> [PhillyVoice]<\/p>\n

MAYOR WATCH<\/h2>\n

Mayor Parker attends the Centennial Celebration: PA Open Tennis Championship Gala. (7:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n

Parker also vowed to continue fighting to restore the President’s House Site exhibit to its original form after the Trump administration replaced panels about the people enslaved by George Washington.<\/p>\n

\u26bdWorld Cup Tips\u00a0\u26bd\u00a0<\/h2>\n

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

Things To Know:<\/strong><\/p>\n