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Obama in Philly calls for criminal justice reforms: ‘Justice and redemption go hand in hand’

by Anna Orso July 14, 2015January 17, 2023

In front of thousands of NAACP convention attendees in Philadelphia, President Obama called for sweeping reforms to the criminal justice system.

Anna Orso

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

After a historic summer for Philadelphia, the Philly Pride Visitor Center plans to keep engagement high in the city throughout the rest of the year.

By Chelsea Lubbe

Philly might be a concrete jungle, but you can still find locally-grown produce and fresh goods that are kind to your body and wallet.

by Hannah Pajtis

by Heather J. Chin

Caesar Salad Martini anyone? These eccentric drinks are far from old fashioned.

by Julia Binswanger

The 76ers enlisted LJ Rader’s of ArtButMakeItSports to pair team photos with artwork from the city’s museums and artists.

by Nick Kariuki

The first U.S. Mint opened in Philly in 1792. Over 234 years later, the institution is still operating and celebrating its role in American finances

by Violet Comber-Wilen

Quintessence is part of an arts scene resurgence in Mt. Airy.

by Kimberly Paynter

New murals, billboards and merchandise celebrating the NBA legend are already here.

by Julia Binswanger

by Heather J. Chin

The history behind the infamous Philly trivia world — better known as ‘Quizzo’ – and where you can play around the city.

by Violet Comber-Wilen

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