Power

Michael Nutter addresses PA Society: Mayorin’ ain’t easy

by Mark Dent December 12, 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

How a slot machine and childhood memories inspired gaming-based art at Rex at the Royal

Li Sumpter’s “Time Bandit of the 7th Ward” is an immersive experience now on display.

by Rachel Williams

Nasheli Ortiz-González y el poder de crear comunidad: “La gente me ha salvado”

La diseñadora de moda y directora ejecutiva de Taller Puertorriqueño nos habla de su éxito internacional y de la importancia de su red de apoyo.

by Némesis Mora

Nasheli Ortiz-González and the power of creating community: ‘People have saved me’

The fashion designer and executive director of Taller Puertorriqueño opens up about success and the importance of her support network.

by Némesis Mora

‘A Christmas Carol’ dominates Philly stages this month. Why does it still resonate?

Variations of the Dickens’ classic show theater-goers still aren’t tired of it after nearly 200 years

by Jane M. Von Bergen

Don’t expect a big splash by the Phillies at the winter meetings this week

What will Dombrowski be looking to do and spend this week?

by John Stolnis, Hittin' Season

What to know about the state tax break that keeps causing controversy on the Philly School Board

Keystone Opportunity Zones power many of the city’s best-known development projects. Are they worth it?

by Meir Rinde

What to know about the Eagles security chief ejected from Sunday’s game

Dom DiSandro gave Birds fans something to cheer about following an altercation with a 49ers player.

by Meir Rinde

Parkside never got its promised Starbucks ‘community store’ and no one’s saying why

The planned cafe was touted as a way to train young workers and help earn them college scholarships.

by Jordan Levy

People who want to work at Philly public schools aren’t hearing back. The district is restructuring its talent office.

After Billy Penn published one applicant’s story, several others reached out.

by Julia Merola

Three dozen of Philly’s bygone queer bars are memorialized in new Art Museum installation

Korean artist Inhwan Oh created the piece in incense, then burned it in traditional fashion.

by Nick Jaramillo

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