‘A little piece of history’: Keepsake floor tiles from Termini Bros. draw long lines and cherished memories
Personal connections to the South Philly bakery span generations, state lines and, in some cases, international borders.
Latest news
Hundreds gather to celebrate JoAnne A. Epps, the beloved late Temple University president
Generations of Owls, civic leaders, and Philadelphians came out to honor the school’s first Black woman president.
Ex-Philly mayoral candidate Maria Quiñones Sánchez lands new gig at City Hall
The $150k position is temporary, she said.
Living on $9 a day: Sunday Love Project director undertakes new SNAP challenge to highlight connection between nutrition and health
The benefit amount has doubled since the last time Margaux Murphy did this, but so have food prices.
The state closed every single Philadelphia liquor store after more than a third of locations sustained damage
It’s the first time the LCB has shuttered all 48 Philly stores for anything other than weather, a spokesperson said.
Vexillologists are descending on Philadelphia for an annual meeting about all things flag
The city is considered to have “a wealth of vexillological riches.”
A national yarn company named its fall collection designs for Philly neighborhoods
Would you like to knit a “Germantown” hat? How about a “Spruce Hill” vest?
MORNING ROUNDUP: BILLY PENN’S DAILY NEWSLETTER
More Philly news
Insatiable brings ‘sexy cocktails’ and Mediterranean small plates to a Point Breeze corner
Plus $15 caviar bumps, in case you’re looking.
What Philly is saying about the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce situationship, and what it could mean for the Eagles
Is she stringing him along to wreck his Super Bowl chances? Hey, anything’s possible.
Philly police recruitment triples, adds diversity after $1M marketing campaign focusing on Black and Latino communities
The new infusion of recruits won’t overcome the staffing shortage, but officials say it’s a start.
Former councilmember and mayoral candidate Derek Green is now helping Cherelle Parker. After November, will he run for DA?
Or what about Congress? The “recovering elected official” isn’t ruling it out.
Celebrating in the rain: 30 colorful photos from Philly’s annual Puerto Rican Day Parade
What’s a little water when you’re celebrating heritage and culture?
From civil rights leader to political pioneer to gangsta rap foe, Philly’s C. DeLores Tucker lived a full life in the public eye
She was the first Black woman to hold a cabinet position in Pennsylvania, and is remembered for much more.
‘Exactly what I need to be doing’: At 32, artist Gabriela Sánchez is leading the Philadelphia Cultural Fund
A Philly native, she’s focused on funding projects that advance social justice, equity and bilingualism.
How the South Philly Ikea caters to Philadelphia customers
From skyline shots in the fake windows to layouts that mimic rowhomes, the Swedish retailer is all about “local living solutions.”
Headlines of Yore
125 years ago, a cross-country murder case gave new meaning to the term ‘death by chocolate’
Delaware couple John and Mary Dunning did not have a happy marriage.
Food & Drink Scene
Jim’s West has lines out the door, tallow-fried cheesesteaks, and a community mission
Shop owner Cortez Johnson, who’s also a film producer, grew up in the neighborhood and always wanted to revitalize a corner store.
Neighborhoods
How do Philly teens use social media? It’s complicated, they say
A trio of teenage reporters talked to their peers about always being on their phone.
Power & Politics
What the decision against the Philly Ethics Board means for big money in local politics
Was Jeff Brown’s coordination with a super PAC “subverting the law” or business as usual?
Sixers arena saga: 76 Devcorp pumps the brakes on City Council approval deadline
A timeline of everything that’s happened so far regarding 76 Place.
‘Where do we go from here?’: A look at Black Philadelphians’ economic state, decades after the March on Washington
A new report measures the pace of progress towards economic parity since the famed civil rights demonstration.
Leaked emails from Parker’s campaign show ‘contempt’ for local media, journalists say
One of the messages mistakenly forwarded to Hall Monitor suggested the outlet’s reach was too small to warrant granting requests.
Gun violence prevention
Amid gun violence crisis, Philadelphia may be safer than people think
Comparing a recent Gallup poll to crime statistics shows perception is not reality.
What we know about the pre-Fourth of July mass shooting in Philadelphia
Five people were killed and several others injured by someone shooting an AR-style rifle “aimlessly,” police said.
How Philly’s gun violence crisis fluctuated across 30 years of police commissioners
A look at how the city has fared under its most recent top cops.
A trauma surgeon, community leader, and gun violence prevention reporter ask Philly mayoral candidates tough questions
Reversing the shooting epidemic is a foremost task facing anyone who wants to lead the city.
Education
Philly students are being taught to ‘counter’ shooters in new school shooting drills
Called ALICE, the controversial training is being implemented because the old procedure didn’t include the option to evacuate, the district says.
Four takeaways from City Council’s hearing on Philly’s crumbling school infrastructure
The district says it’ll have a master plan for dealing with facilities completed by June of next year.
As a young immigrant in South Philly, he found a home at Furness. With him as principal, the school has become a neighborhood hub.
“Once you come to Furness,” said Daniel Peou, “you are family.”
Most Philly schools were found in ‘poor’ or ‘unsatisfactory’ condition before district paused assessments, per new analysis
Mapping last year’s partial survey lets you see where each school stands compared to the rest.
BP Quizzo
💌Love Philly? Sign up for the free Billy Penn newsletter and get a daily roundup of Philly news delivered to your inbox
secrets & Fun
Philadelphia is a national center for clowns. No, really.
For evidence, look no further than this year’s Fringe Festival.
Exploring Pennsylvania’s Amish country: A 48-hour journey without a car
The village of Bird-in-Hand is just west of Intercourse, with Paradise to its south.
Philly-area author pens new kids’ book about international adoptees: ‘Carla the Conqueror’
Anna Maria DiDio hopes to help other families deal with the trauma of adoption by making the challenges easy to talk about.
Connecting the gaps in Philadelphia’s river trails: What’s open now, and what’s planned for the future
Neither the Schuylkill or Delaware pathways are continuous — yet.
Sports Culture
The heroes of the Phillies’ playoff clincher
Whoever they play in the wild card round, the Phils will be favored.
The Phillies could clinch a playoff spot tonight
Unlike previous Septembers, the 2023 Phils could have a postseason berth locked up nice and early.
Meet the Phillies’ newest pitcher, Orion Kerkering
After a very short stint in the minors, the South Florida high school phenom is landing in the big leagues.
Dissecting the Phillies-Braves play that almost broke John Kruk
Should Castellanos have let the foul ball drop? Statisticians say the outfielder did the right thing.
