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Tom Wolf has taken the oath of office: Emoji translation

by Anna Orso January 20, 2015January 17, 2023

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.

Anna Orso

anna@billypenn.com

Anna Orso was a reporter/curator at Billy Penn from 2014 to 2017. More by Anna Orso

Community gardens can help combat rising food insecurity in Philadelphia, but their future is uncertain

Community gardens can help combat rising food insecurity in Philadelphia, but their future is uncertain

Many exist on formerly vacant lots that have little protection from development.

by Imani Greene-Berry, Amaya Hopkins, Saoni Lorenzo, and Imara Stewart

The ‘Disney Hole’ parking lot at 8th and Market is sinking. Again.

The ‘Disney Hole’ parking lot at 8th and Market is sinking. Again.

L&I promised to inspect the site — once home to the famed Gimbels department store — and issue any required violations.

by Meir Rinde

Why weren’t the Phillies on my TV this Memorial Day? Blame a computer

Why weren’t the Phillies on my TV this Memorial Day? Blame a computer

The league should take advantage of this huge viewership opportunity.

by John Stolnis, Hittin' Season

The high school speech that helped launch Cherelle Parker’s political career

The high school speech that helped launch Cherelle Parker’s political career

It began with a quote from Sojourner Truth: “I have been long enough trodden down now. I will rise.”

by Meir Rinde

Una nueva sala de redacción comunitaria en Filadelfia está rompiendo el molde con su enfoque en las latinas

Una nueva sala de redacción comunitaria en Filadelfia está rompiendo el molde con su enfoque en las latinas

Las reporteras de VozColectiva supieron de inmediato cuál debía ser su primer tema: la violencia doméstica omnipresente.

by Cynthia Fernandez

A new community newsroom in Philly is breaking the mold with a focus on Latinas

A new community newsroom in Philly is breaking the mold with a focus on Latinas

VozColectiva reporters knew immediately what their first topic should be.

by Cynthia Fernandez

Memorial Day in Philadelphia: 8 city landmarks that commemorate fallen heroes

Memorial Day in Philadelphia: 8 city landmarks that commemorate fallen heroes

by Billy Penn Staff

New doc follows Philly nurse as he races to deliver expiring vaccines, and offers lessons for our new normal

New doc follows Philly nurse as he races to deliver expiring vaccines, and offers lessons for our new normal

Five takeaways from “Angel Dose,” which premieres on Memorial Day.

by Heather J. Chin

10 summer traditions you’ll only find in Philadelphia

10 summer traditions you’ll only find in Philadelphia

From slurping water ice to block parties in every neighborhood.

by Billy Penn Staff

Pasta. Arsenic. Mass murder: South Philly’s infamous 1930s poison ring

Pasta. Arsenic. Mass murder: South Philly’s infamous 1930s poison ring

There are few Philadelphia tales stranger or sadder.

by Avi Wolfman-Arent

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