Danya Henninger

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Danya Henninger (she/her) has been editor at Billy Penn, a Philadelphia local news site owned by WHYY, since January 2018. She is a former food and beer writer with bylines that include Philadelphia Inquirer, All About Beer, Vice and Draft. In 1997, she and husband Mark Henninger cofounded photo-video firm Imagic Digital.

Terrill Haigler, aka Ya Fav Trashman, is the 2021 Billies MVP

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Ya Fav Trashman is the 2021 Most Valuable Philadelphian

Meet Terrill Haigler, who earned his Billies MVP with his relentless advocacy for essential workers and clean streets.

Kate Winslet in 'Mare of Easttown'; Kate McKinnon in 'Murdur Durder'

Wawa and the Philly accent go global, thanks to Kate Winslet and SNL

A comedy skit featuring a trailer for a crime show called "Murdur Durder" was livestreamed around the world.

Up close with the surprisingly detailed dinosaurs at the Philadelphia Zoo

"Big Time" is great for kids, but also makes for a perfect outdoor date or day spent with friends.

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We’re looking for local heroes, creators, leaders, allies, connectors, champions, and innovators.

Ode to the middle of a Philadelphia soft pretzel

Why Philly style twists are better than all the rest.

'Take Me Out to the Phillies' from Milk Jawn

Philly food and drink scene

New Phillies-inspired ice cream can soothe your cravings for ‘Graham Slam’

Made with buttered popcorn, peanuts, and caramel, Milk Jawn's pints have all the flavors of the ballpark.

Voices by Choices members at a an MLK Day event remembering 7-year-old Zamar Jones. fatally shot in the summer of 2020 in West Philly

Philly rec centers are hosting an NRA youth gun program, Outlaw says. Studies show it’s not effective.

Other officials expressed concern over the partnership with the lobbying group, which has sued the city over firearm safety laws.

Philly’s coronavirus response

These charts and maps track COVID vaccinations in Philly and Pa.

Compare the pace of vaccine delivery across the city, region and state.

Philly’s coronavirus response

Map: This is where COVID vaccine providers are located around Philly

More than 200 locations are approved to receive doses from the city health department.

Philly’s coronavirus response

Who’s eligible for a COVID vaccine in Philly, and why it’s different from the rest of Pa.

The city has a direct relationship with the CDC because it has a history of good immunization programs.

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