Good morning, Philadelphia.

Earlier this week the U.S. Treasury ended penny production, and classic penny press machines at the Independence Visitor Center now offer souvenirs pressed with new designs—using pre-loaded blanks or electronic payments.

Collectors and experts say the practice will continue as the machines upgrade while pennies slowly fade from circulation over the next decades.

The Liberty Bell has re-opened in Philadelphia after being closed for nearly six weeks because of a government shutdown.

Photographer Tom Gralish shows the bell and other local landmarks in his column Scene Through The Lens—using new color photos.

Pulitzer-winning writer Quiara Alegría Hudes shared her perfect day in Philly in her new piece—she starts with a calm visit to the Art Museum steps, then walks to a local diner and joins a Black history tour.

Her day winds down with stops at Garland of Letters, Marrakesh and a Puerto Rican culture workshop that reveal the city's rich spirit.

The mockumentary Best in Show turned 25 and launched the National Dog Show, a holiday tradition that will take place in Oaks, Pa, this weekend.

The event grew from 9 million viewers in its first year to 25 million on Thanksgiving Day broadcasts—showing its lasting impact on dog show culture.

Philly’s restaurants will be rated by Michelin next week as critics look at places like Kalaya and Provenance—sparking local curiosity over how many stars will be awarded.

At Please Touch Museum last Saturday, kids, parents and professional musicians gathered to write and perform an original lullaby as part of Musicopia’s Lullaby Project in honor of World Kindness Day — sparking creative expression that bridged musical fun with community learning.

At Philadelphia International Airport Saturday morning, puppies in training for The Seeing Eye program explored the busy terminal as volunteer raisers exposed them to new sights, sounds, and smells needed for future service work.

Volunteers said this exercise builds confidence and helps the pups learn to manage distractions—key steps before they are paired with visually impaired people.

Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne will close on Friday, Nov.

21, for all students except seniors due to low enrollment and staffing issues—only seniors will continue while the academy works to refund prepaid tuition and help displaced cadets find new options.

U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans received a lifetime achievement award from the Urban Affairs Coalition at a recognition breakfast held Friday morning at the Philadelphia Convention Center — the event celebrated his long career in the Pennsylvania legislature and Congress.

He thanked coalition members and local leaders for their support and noted that their work together played a key role in shaping Philadelphia.

The 76 2025 guide to Philly’s dining scene has listed 40 new restaurants as vital additions — spotlighting innovative menus and fresh culinary trends — to help locals explore evolving food options.

Tesiny’s new oyster bar in Dickinson Narrows now features the Lil’ Kahuna burger made with bluefin tuna belly and Iberico pork shoulder on a sweet potato bun.

Wine Dive on Sansom now offers a $10 crispy chicken cutlet with a bold antipást—chef Shadee Simmons also serves an olive oil cake with blueberry-raspberry compote that gives a taste of fall.