Anna Orso was a reporter/curator at Billy Penn from 2014 to 2017. More by Anna Orso
The nation’s first organized baseball team gets celebrated during MLB All-Star weekend in Philly
The Olympic Ball Club of Philadelphia’s formed in the 1830s and played a gloveless form of the game that made for a more frantic battle between batters and fielders.
by Nick Kariuki
Taking a cue from Boston’s Freedom Trail, Philly launches Path to Democracy self-guided walking tour
The Path to Democracy guides walkers through Old City historical sites with a series of installations and QR codes
‘He’s built to bounce back.’ USMNT goalkeeper Matt Freese’s youth coach sees Monday’s World Cup loss as a coachable moment
Jamie Scott, a director at Penn Fusion Soccer Academy, said Freese’s gaffe against Belgium doesn’t diminish his World Cup achievements, or his example as a role model.
by Nick Kariuki
Sweltering summer: what activities can Philadelphians do indoors?
Summer has brought scorching temps to Philly – and may make you reconsider how much time you’re spending outside. We have a guide on what you can do indoors this summer
Friendly faces & third places: Mt. Airy is a close community
Community is the foundation for businesses in Mt. Airy, as seen at a popular coffee shop and co-op grocery store.
The Philadelphia Zoo’s bears got a dream home makeover
A $25 million renovation to Carey Bear Country lets endangered bears swim, play and walk overhead of guests.
From cheesesteaks to ‘quirky, artsy shops,’ Philly’s Old City offers a taste of old and new
Philly is full of food and dessert joints – and Old City is no exception. We spoke with some of the neighborhood’s iconic spots.
Beyond Independence Hall: A few lesser known Philly history sites to visit
Here’s where to go next after you’ve been to the Liberty Bell and other more well known historic Philly spots.
by Jon Caroulis
The oddest America 250 events that took place in Philly and across the U.S.
From potatoes named “Spudjamin Franklin” to a George Washington trampoline, here’s ten of the weirdest homages for the U.S.’ big birthday.
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