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The pilgrims are here!: 20 pictures of the faithful streaming into Philly

by Mark Dent September 22, 2015January 17, 2023

View the story “Welcome to Philly: Visitors from Mozambique, Angola, Ohio and beyond have come to see Pope Francis” on Storify

Mark Dent

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Mark Dent is a reporter/curator at BillyPenn. He previously worked for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, where he covered the Jerry Sandusky scandal, Penn State football and the Penn State administration. His... More by Mark Dent

Living on $9 a day: Sunday Love Project director undertakes new SNAP challenge to highlight connection between nutrition and health

Living on $9 a day: Sunday Love Project director undertakes new SNAP challenge to highlight connection between nutrition and health

The benefit amount has doubled since the last time Margaux Murphy did this, but so have food prices.

by Nick Jaramillo

The heroes of the Phillies’ playoff clincher

The heroes of the Phillies’ playoff clincher

Whoever they play in the wild card round, the Phils will be favored.

by John Stolnis, Hittin' Season

Vexillologists are descending on Philadelphia for an annual meeting about all things flag

Vexillologists are descending on Philadelphia for an annual meeting about all things flag

The city is considered to have “a wealth of vexillological riches.”

by Meir Rinde

A national yarn company named its fall collection designs for Philly neighborhoods

A national yarn company named its fall collection designs for Philly neighborhoods

Would you like to knit a “Germantown” hat? How about a “Spruce Hill” vest?

by Asha Prihar

The Phillies could clinch a playoff spot tonight

The Phillies could clinch a playoff spot tonight

Unlike previous Septembers, the 2023 Phils could have a postseason berth locked up nice and early.

by John Stolnis, Hittin' Season

Insatiable brings ‘sexy cocktails’ and Mediterranean small plates to a Point Breeze corner

Insatiable brings ‘sexy cocktails’ and Mediterranean small plates to a Point Breeze corner

Plus $15 caviar bumps, in case you’re looking.

by Ali Mohsen

What Philly is saying about the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce situationship, and what it could mean for the Eagles

What Philly is saying about the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce situationship, and what it could mean for the Eagles

Is she stringing him along to wreck his Super Bowl chances? Hey, anything’s possible.

by Asha Prihar

Former councilmember and mayoral candidate Derek Green is now helping Cherelle Parker. After November, will he run for DA?

Former councilmember and mayoral candidate Derek Green is now helping Cherelle Parker. After November, will he run for DA?

Or what about Congress? The “recovering elected official” isn’t ruling it out.

by Meir Rinde

Celebrating in the rain: 30 colorful photos from Philly’s annual Puerto Rican Day Parade

Celebrating in the rain: 30 colorful photos from Philly’s annual Puerto Rican Day Parade

What’s a little water when you’re celebrating heritage and culture?

by Solmaira Valerio

From civil rights leader to political pioneer to gangsta rap foe, Philly’s C. DeLores Tucker lived a full life in the public eye

From civil rights leader to political pioneer to gangsta rap foe, Philly’s C. DeLores Tucker lived a full life in the public eye

She was the first Black woman to hold a cabinet position in Pennsylvania, and is remembered for much more.

by Avi Wolfman-Arent

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