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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

Steeped in good company: Philly’s afternoon tea guide

Indonesian snacks, Southern favorites and Pennsylvania Dutch treats join scones and finger sandwiches at tea tables across the city.

by Heather J. Chin

You can see (or share) West Philly spooky spots with this new tool

From trick-or-treat spots to Halloween decoration spots and events, the West Philly Fright Registry shows Philadelphians where they can find spookiness past 30th and Market streets.

by Violet Comber-Wilen

President Trump criticizes LeBron James for warmups during the national anthem before the Knicks game

Trump posted that James was a “total disgrace” and should apologize. It’s not the first time he’s called out the Sixers star.

by Nick Kariuki

Philly’s window to the world is closing Oct. 31

After two years and one attempt to destroy it, the Portal is moving on.

by Julia Binswanger

Lights, camera, ’Firstival!’: Philly celebrates the first public motion picture showing

Philly-based inventor Henry Heyl helped kick off the cinema experience we’ve come to know and love 156 years ago.

by Nick Kariuki

Philly’s ‘52 Weeks of Firsts’ have created a dedicated community of ‘Firsties’

The locals, who have attended all or many of this year’s “Firstival” events, are just one example of the broad impact the events have had on the city this year.

by Violet Comber-Wilen

Philly keeps fighting its delivery robots. More are coming anyway

After months of getting kicked, blocked and criticized, Philadelphia’s autonomous food couriers are expanding their reach.

by Davis Cuffe

Philly’s Francisville section follows its own angle

Along Ridge Avenue’s diagonal, new construction is reshaping the neighborhood. Shared gardens, a family church and neighbors who show up for one another help keep it grounded.

by Hanbit Kwon

Philly’s past is still present: 15 haunted places to know about

Philly’s ghosts are older than America. And they are still causing trouble.

by Davis Cuffe

It’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Here’s what to know

Joanna Otero-Cruz, president of Women Against Abuse, talks DV warning signs and resources.

by Julia Binswanger

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