What Philadelphia neighborhood are you? Take the quiz

Are you Old City, Fishtown Rittenhouse or something else entirely? Take our quiz of the city’s 16 most popular ‘hoods.

by Mark Dent November 24, 2014January 17, 2023

Mark Dent

Mark Dent is a reporter/curator at BillyPenn. He previously worked for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, where he covered the Jerry Sandusky scandal, Penn State football and the Penn State administration. His... More by Mark Dent

Philly Theatre Week launches pay-what-you-can to share ‘the value of live theater’

Nearly 50 productions are part of the effort to introduce more people to the experience of live theater in Philly and beyond.

by Jane M. Von Bergen

Phanatic, Gritty, Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross join ‘hype squad’ for America250

The “people-powered” Visit PA Playmakers will help welcome visitors from around the world to Pennsylvania.

by Violet Comber-Wilen

Mayor Parker’s ‘pothole squads’ would be funded by proposed 25-cent delivery tax

E-commerce industry group lobbies against the fee, citing potential impact on workers and disadvantaged residents.

by Meir Rinde

West Philly affordable housing: How a program pairs Drexel students with older adults

One West Philly program reimagines housing strategies, matching students with seniors.

by Violet Comber-Wilen

Philly-based artist wants your toenails to make a replica FIFA World Cup trophy

Clancy Philbrick is asking the world to mail him their (clean) fingernail and toenail clippings for his critique on labor and the wealth divide. He already has years’ worth of his own.

by Nick Kariuki

Eminently popular ‘Sound of Music’ returns to Philly at a time ‘that feels terribly relevant’

The performance at the Academy of Music includes two songs cut from the film that allude to the coming Nazi threat.

by Jane M. Von Bergen

SEPTA launches publicity blitz ahead of bus network overhaul

Dozens of bus routes will be cut, added, lengthened, realigned and sped up starting in August

by Meir Rinde

Here’s where you can see cherry blossoms in Philly

It’s cherry blossom season! We put together a guide to help you find the perfect spot to see the colorful, flowering trees.

by Violet Comber-Wilen

Penn Medicine, the nation’s first medical school, celebrates its pioneering history

A free “Firstival” at the school on Saturday will offer storytelling, exhibits and family activities

by Meir Rinde

Birthday bash: Ben Franklin Bridge to close for 100th anniversary celebration this summer

The bridge will close to traffic on July 11 for the celebration of what was once the world’s longest suspension bridge.

by Billy Penn Staff

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