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Tom Wolf’s Twitter town hall: education, energy and Republicans

by Shannon Wink February 24, 2015January 17, 2023

Politics PA has recap of Gov. Tom Wolf’s first Twitter town hall, which he hosted Tuesday morning.

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Shannon Wink was editor of Billy Penn from August 2017 to January 2018. More by Shannon Wink

Philly’s on top of the food world right now with huge James Beard Award wins

Philly’s on top of the food world right now with huge James Beard Award wins

Been to Friday Saturday Sunday? It’s been deemed the nation’s best. And Fork’s Ellen Yin finally got her due.

by Ali Mohsen

Ed Sheeran basically won Philadelphia, breaking the Linc’s attendance record and choosing Philips for cheesesteaks

Ed Sheeran basically won Philadelphia, breaking the Linc’s attendance record and choosing Philips for cheesesteaks

The pop star was “the first celebrity of his magnitude” to visit the West Passyunk steak shop.

by Asha Prihar

The tiny Delco borough on the edge of Philadelphia that has its own MFL stop

The tiny Delco borough on the edge of Philadelphia that has its own MFL stop

Less than one-tenth of a square mile in size, Millbourne has a long, storied history — and residents hope it’s on an upswing.

by Sunny Morgan

Philly’s first councilmember of South Asian descent? Nina Ahmad wants to give back to her adopted city

Philly’s first councilmember of South Asian descent? Nina Ahmad wants to give back to her adopted city

A trained scientist, she’s keen to bring an “evidence-based” approach to legislating.

by Asha Prihar

‘Light, love, and liberation’: Photos from a triumphant Philly Pride

‘Light, love, and liberation’: Photos from a triumphant Philly Pride

Philadelphia’s 51st celebration and march for LGBTQ rights drew thousands to Center City.

by Solmaira Valerio

97 years ago, Philly threw America one of the worst birthday parties ever

97 years ago, Philly threw America one of the worst birthday parties ever

The layout and character of deep South Philadelphia is forever tied to the Sesquicentennial.

by Avi Wolfman-Arent

Last week was the fourth time in Phillies history they’ve been swept by the Mets

Last week was the fourth time in Phillies history they’ve been swept by the Mets

Try not to read too much into it, but in each previous season this happened, Philadelphia didn’t make the playoffs.

by Justin Klugh

Calling all oyster fans: Shuckfest is back, and it’s bigger than ever

Calling all oyster fans: Shuckfest is back, and it’s bigger than ever

This year, the popular local seafood festival takes place on the Philly waterfront.

by Ali Mohsen

‘What happens if the machines take over?’ Philly’s Liberty Museum is going all in on A.I. art

‘What happens if the machines take over?’ Philly’s Liberty Museum is going all in on A.I. art

“Data Nation” takes you into a multidisciplinary meditation on “digital citizenship.”

by Jordan Levy

Philadelphia’s scene is booming: 6 new breweries to seek out during Philly Beer Week and beyond

Philadelphia’s scene is booming: 6 new breweries to seek out during Philly Beer Week and beyond

From two-person operations to bespoke producers to a brewhouse with a mission.

by Ali Mohsen

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