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Philadelphia vs. Chris Christie: Basically everyone here blasts NJ governor’s Dallas Cowboys box visit

by Mark Dent December 15, 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

Temple plans to upgrade honors program into a full college to attract more prospective students

Temple plans to open the Sullivan Honors College by 2027, with a more “holistic” approach that looks beyond grades to students’ overall experiences.

by Rana Rastegari

Philly should fund year-round SEPTA passes for all students, Landau says

Fare cards would work over weekends and summers, even for students who live near their schools.

by Meir Rinde

Philly World Cup fans get free rides home from games this summer thanks to Airbnb

Soccer fans in other cities like Boston and New York face soaring transportation costs amid fights with FIFA, but Philly fans will get a reprieve.

by Nick Kariuki

Philly weekly events calendar: April 20 to 26

Explore Philly this week for Earth Day, bake-offs, budget panels, art festivals and more.

by Heather J. Chin

ICE treatment of international travelers cited in boycott of Philly conference

More than 2,000 have signed a petition critical of July mathematics meet-up.

by Meir Rinde

The Atlantic thinks Parc has the best free restaurant bread in America. Is it even the best in Philly?

We’re asking readers about their favorite complimentary bread in the city and why.

by Julia Binswanger

Southeast Asian community takes center stage in InterAct’s latest Philly Cycle series

“Seng’s Salon” is inspired by a real South Philly spot, telling the story of three generations of Laotians in InterAct’s Drake theater.

by Jane M. Von Bergen

America’s first botanical garden is right here in Philly

Bartram’s Garden existed long before our nation was founded. The park was a foundation for natural history in the U.S.

by Violet Comber-Wilen

Meija Moreno moved to Philly to be an artist. Now, she’s caught up in the biggest television scandal of the year

Moreno talks about meeting West Wilson, her viral “hair ties” and navigating Summer House drama on Bravo.

by Julia Binswanger

Philly is home to the nation’s only accredited circus school – but it’s shutting down

The Circadium School of Contemporary Circus has faced funding cuts and administrative challenges since it started. Its director said this school was one of a kind.

by Violet Comber-Wilen

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