Elaina Di Monaco (they/them) is Billy Penn's Audience Coordinator. A Tampa native, they moved to Philadelphia in 2009 to attend the University of the Arts. Elaina brings a background in theatre directing... More by Elaina Di Monaco
America’s first hospital is right here in Philly – and it’s still operating to this day
After 275 years, Pennsylvania Hospital is still carrying out its mission to care for the sick, poor and mentally ill throughout the city.
Aston’s Braden Shattuck prepared for ‘just another day’ at PGA Championship in Delco
Shattuck has continued teaching at nearby Rolling Green Golf Club in the days before competing against the world’s best golfers.
by Nick Kariuki
Say hello to Philadelphia Stadium: the Linc gets new grass and a new name ahead of the FIFA World Cup
The Eagles’s soccer-friendly field got a practice run at last summer’s FIFA Club World Cup, which it passed with flying colors.
by Nick Kariuki
The Golden Block: A guide to Latino community in Philly’s Fairhill neighborhood
With Latinos being the fastest-growing demographic in Philadelphia, the Fairhill neighborhood has become the center of the city’s Latino community.
Republican lawyer sues to block change to Philly election rules
Filling thousands of ward committee vacancies would get even harder, critic says.
by Meir Rinde
Why Dilworth Park has a statue of a golfer wearing a real pair of shorts this week
It’s tied to this week’s PGA Championship in Delco and it’s a pretty deep cut — even for golf fans.
by Nick Kariuki
PGA Championship week tees off at Newtown Square’s Aronimink Golf Club
The major golf tournament is projected to bring 200,000 people to Delaware County this week, as well as a $125 million economic impact to the region.
by Nick Kariuki
Philly is home to the smallest unit in the National Park System, which honors a Polish hero
Thaddeus Kosciuszko’s house on Pine St. is less than 900 sq. ft., but his impact on the American Revolution was much bigger.
by Jon Caroulis
Don’t miss this century-old Chestnut Hill tavern and its famous cheesesteak with a twist
McNally’s Tavern and its Schmitters have become so iconic that some locals even stop by in their wedding dresses.
Philly weekly events calendar: May 11 to May 17
Film screenings, story slams, dance tours, budget talks, No Arena Open Mic Night, flea markets and more this week as spring in Philly continues!
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