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.
100 acres of horses, pumpkins, and aviators: The history of the Philadelphia County Fair, and its modern Fairmount Park cousin
The sweet potato pie contests in the early 2000s were 🔥.
Stadium deja vu? Remembering the opposition to the long gone Veterans Stadium
The former home of the Eagles and Phillies made South Philly neighbors bristle in the 1960s, when the stadium's future relied on an election.
A new museum for the Parkway; Backpack drives and giveaways; Philly starts genome sequencing | Morning roundup
High hopes for the Eagles 🦅
The Roosevelt Boulevard subway could finally happen after a century of false starts, transit advocates say
Infrastructure funding is sexy again.
The Ultimate Made in America Philly Weekend Giveaway
Presented by Visit Philadelphia and Billy Penn
Philly’s ultimate frisbee pros are in the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade
After a rough start, the Phoenix turned their season around — and now face the DC Breeze in a wildcard game.
Healing Chinatown with a highway cap; Farewell to the alien mural; Philly pools start closing | Morning roundup
Did the butterfly heist really happen? 🦋
How is your neighborhood affected by cash bail? The Philly Bail Fund plans to hand you the hard data
Under a new executive director, the group is concentrating on education.
Say farewell to the Northern Liberties alien with big unnaturals, who chilled on a Second Street wall
RIP to the "big boob frog monster," Gen Z would've loved you
Where police blocked block parties; Helping ex-Prevention Point workers; Can pastors on corners curb violence? | Morning roundup
Mexican pizza flourishing in Philly 🍕
It’s backpack time! Where to find free bookbags or donate school supplies for Philly kids
From family-friendly giveaways to orgs looking for support, your guide to helping local students prepare for learning this fall.
As more development threatens, Chinatown is working to heal the concrete wound that split the neighborhood
The community's longstanding goal to cap the Vine Street Expressway now has official backing.
New GoFundMe supports ex-Prevention Point workers who called out dangerous conditions and harassment
“It became extremely apparent that the survivors were really suffering,” said one of the fundraiser’s organizers.
Mastriano’s Jan. 6 moment; Farewell to the PAFA plane; Philly’s championship Negro League team | Morning roundup
Vogue corrects its guide — without listing a correction ❌
Citing ‘criminal activity,’ police are nixing more block parties in West and North Philly
It’s unclear what criteria PPD is using to make the denials, and residents are upset: “You can’t just pinpoint these neighborhoods.”
These libraries are cooling centers during Philly’s heat emergency, offering extended hours with free AC
Plus how to get there on public transit.
ISO monkeypox vaccine data; Apartments for Germantown Town Hall; Is Wawa Shore Tea any good? | Morning roundup
Checkers is disappearing from Philly 🍔
Philly culture on a budget: Where to find discounts on arts, nature, and history
Pointers for exploring the city without breaking the bank.
Are Philly’s monkeypox vaccines going mostly to white people? The Health Department won’t yet release data to confirm or deny the rumor
City officials say the sample size is too small to report demographics, but other places do it.
Review: Wawa Shore Tea is the drink everyone at your beach party will agree on
The biggest flaw might be that it’s too easy to drink.