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Is Gen Z drinking less than their Millennial and Gen X counterparts? Stories about Gen Z drinking are starting to feel akin to stories on whether or not red wine is healthy — you can find articles in favor or against depending which way you Google.

We checked in with Philly’s youngest legal drinkers and local bar owners — not for definitive answers, but to hear their take. Continue reading…

With only about 30% of the material from the Olney house reviewed by investigators, here is what authorities know — and what remains unclear. Continue reading…

RECAP: What else happened?

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• CDC vs. Pennsylvania: Why conflicting public health messages jeopardize public safety. [The Conversation]

• Shapiro admin rules for Medicaid recipients spark lawsuit from people with disabilities. [Spotlight PA]

• Philadelphia announces $2 billion investment to improve city airports as PHL ranks last in consumer satisfaction. [WHYY]

• 55 students in a single classroom: What a surge in freshman enrollment means for Philly’s Girls High. [Chalkbeat]

• Campaign to combine health care advocacy with civic engagement and voting comes to Point Breeze. [WHYY}

• Can boxing help curb violence? The city’s Beyond the Bell initiative will put $300,000 into seven recreation center boxing gyms, with funding for equipment and coaches trained to support young people affected by trauma. [Billy Penn]

• New documentary series examines the personal side of political division in ‘Bucks County, USA,’ airing on PBS. ‘WHYY]

Celebrate Philly’s finest at the Billies!

Join us for Billy Penn’s 12th annual Billies Awards from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at WHYY Studios!

We’ll honor the people and groups making Philly better — with food, refreshments and plenty of hometown spirit.

Admission is free with an RSVP. Optional donations support WHYY’s community programs. The Billies are supported in part by Every Voice, Every Vote.

Sign up to attend the Billies →

MAYOR WATCH

Mayor Parker has no public events scheduled for Monday.

Philly Fringe coverage

Highlights from Billy Penn’s City Guide

From first-time filmmakers to seasoned storytellers, Scribe has spent decades helping Philadelphia get behind the camera.

As the classic Philly diner approaches its 100th birthday, the pancakes, potatoes and scrapple are still hot items for regulars and newcomers alike.

ON THE CALENDAR

A Fall equinox night hike (Tuesday),

Uncle Bobbie’s book panel (Tuesday),

WHYY Open House (Wednesday)

AND MORE!

See the **FULL LIST** of this week’s events calendar at BillyPenn.com!

BILLY PENN GUIDES

🏙️ Billy Penn City Guide

✏️ Philly Quizzo guide

🎭 Philly Fringe Fest guide

🍁 Fall festivals guide

🍓 Farmers market guide

✊🏾 Black history in Philly guide

🍦 Vegan ice cream guide

🥕 CSA farmshare guide

☕ Philly coffee guide

🚶🏽♀️ Alt Philly history walking tours guide

🎭 Philly’s comedy scene

🎤 Philly Record Store Guide

🛍️ Thrifty in Philly guide

📚 Book lovers’ guide to Philly

🍹 Non-alcoholic Philly

😋 Dining in Philly

🏃🏽 Philly Runners Guide