🌱 2022 Made In America + Actor Starts At UPenn + BANKSYLAND Exhibit

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A thunderstorm around in the p.m. High: 90 Low: 72.

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Here are the top three stories in Philadelphia today:

1. The 2022 Made in America Music Festival returns to the Ben Franklin Parkway this Labor Day Weekend. The two-day music event, curated by Jay-Z, will be headlined by Tyler The Creator and Bad Bunny, among other performers. Made in America will also feature Cause Village, a hub for local and national organizations that work for social change. Visit Patch for additional information on the music festival and associated road closures. (Philadelphia Patch)
2. Noah Schnapp, who starred as Will Byers in Netflix's hit series "Stranger Things," is now attending the University of Pennsylvania. Schnapp recently told Flaunt Magazine he will be studying business at the Ivy League school, stating he wanted to "try something new." The young actor, who also reported he will be living in student housing, was recently spotted during UPenn's move-in day. (Philadelphia Patch)
3. The international BANKSYLAND exhibition is scheduled to come to Center City next weekend from Sep. 2 to Sep. 5. The first-ever Philly exhibit will include over 80 pieces and installations, including never-before-seen pieces and salvaged street artworks. As one might expect with BANKSY, no address has been publicly listed, and guests will be notified of the exact location prior to the exhibition opening. Click here to learn more. (Wooder Ice)

Today in Philadelphia:

• Clear The Shelters At Pennsylvania SPCA (10:00 AM)
• En Plain Air: Come Paint On The Grounds At Laurel Hill Mansion (10:30 AM)
• Kids Foot Locker x adidas “Remix the Culture” Back-To-School Event At Kids Foot Locker, 2308C West Oregon Avenue (11:00 AM)
• Family Day: (Give) Back to School At National Liberty Museum (12:00 PM)
• Sleigh Bells At Theatre of the Living Arts (8:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Construction on the repaving improvement project of Washingon Avenue, one of South Philly’s most heavily traveled roads, officially begins on Aug. 29. The project is expected to wrap up by the end of the year. (South Philly Review)
• As part of Welcoming Week, the City of Philadelphia Office of Immigrant Affairs is honoring the people who make Philly a welcoming city. The community is encouraged to nominate candidates for the "Philadelphia Welcoming Awards." Nominations are due by Aug. 31 and can be completed online. (City of Philadelphia Office of Immigrant Affairs via Facebook)
• Calling all movie trivia buffs: this month, the Philadelphia Film Society will be hosting Quizzo tourneys for 'Mean Girls,' 'Clueless,' and 'Booksmart.' Screenings of each film will follow their respective tournaments. (Philadelphia Patch)

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— Dan Casarella

About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.