Tom Wolf has taken the oath of office: Emoji translation
We at Billy Penn think life is more fun in emoji. Here’s a recap of the swearing-in of new PA governor Tom Wolf through our fav Internet language.
Philly declares all Indego e-bikes ‘stolen property’ and orders police dragnet
A memo instructs officers to “stop and ID” anyone caught riding one.
Teen-repelling ‘Mosquito’ devices to stay in Philly public parks indefinitely
A city review found support for the ‘sonic weapons’ — but they never asked young folks.
Former PA Lt. Gov. Mike Stack hits Hollywood with new standup comedy act
The onetime elected official, aka “Mikey Stacks,” has a whole page of cringey demo reels.
Giant, Aldi, another Trader Joe’s? All the new supermarkets planned for Philly this year
The city's grocery store boom is not slowing down.
How Philly teachers want the school district to fix the asbestos problem
A lawsuit filed this week asks for more oversight, more reporting, and more collaboration in the process.
‘Regular people’ over Wall Street: How the Working Families Party could shake up Philly City Hall
As the first third-party member of City Council in eons, Kendra Brooks’ presence has big implications.
Why U.S. senators will be eating Philly’s Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews during the impeachment trial
Pennsylvania's Pat Toomey occupies a desk of honor.
16 Philly locations in the new trailer for Jason Segel’s AMC series
“Dispatches from Elsewhere”? More like “Dispatches from Philadelphia.”
VIDEO: Martin Luther King Jr. at Girard College in Philadelphia, 1965
The civil rights leader spoke to a crowd protesting segregation at Girard Collge.
There’s a cool free light show inside the Ritz-Carlton’s historic dome
Grab a bottle from the champagne vending machine and check out the display.
She was told not to open a Black-owned bookstore in Fishtown. She’s doing it anyway.
Harriet’s Bookshop is now welcoming customers to browse its woman-centric shelves.
RIP Amtrak flippy board: Commemorate the anniversary of 30th Street’s loss with a modern solution
Thanks to Oat Foundry, you can get up close and personal with a split-flap display in Old City.
‘We’re not being heard’: Black Trump supporters say the president wins on jobs and economy
A Black Voices for Trump event drew upwards of 60 people of color to a North Philly church.
Supervised injection at Prevention Point? Ahead of major ruling, Safehouse lacks location and funding
The city’s push to open in Kensington still faces resistance. Meanwhile, the nonprofit has just $200,000 in the bank.
Once incarcerated, this Philly area man is opening the barber school of his dreams — so others can chase theirs
Final Touch Academy will offer scholarships and life lessons along with scissor skills.
Dmitri’s is back serving Greek favorites in Northern Liberties
The popular BYOB's original location closed for good last year.
Face scanners are coming to PHL Airport next week
A pilot program at three international gates will test the new tech before it's rolled out everywhere.
‘Pronounce Conshohocken’: Philly-area cast members dish on new Netflix reality show
What's it like to be on "The Circle"? Cold shrimp, hot rooms and a lasting bond.
Why Booker dropped out: Struggling with financial resources, he ‘failed to connect’
The N.J. senator's departure leaves a 2020 Democratic field that's a lot less colorful.
MLK Day in Philly: Your best options for giving back on the national day of service
Think of the holiday as “a day on, not a day off.”