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Danya Henninger

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Danya Henninger is editor at Billy Penn, a Philadelphia local news site. She's been writing for Billy Penn since it launched in Oct. 2014. In January 2018, she was named acting editor, and assumed full responsibility for the newsroom in March of that year.

Past journalism gigs include being a restaurant critic for the Courier-Post of Cherry Hill and NJ Monthly, a food columnist for Philly.com, a beer columnist for Philly Beer Scene, local editor of Zagat Philly and editor of Drink Philly and The Drink Nation.

Her work has been published in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Vice Munchies, All About Beer, Craft Beer + Brewing and Edible Philly. She grew up in New York City, then wholeheartedly adopted Philly as her new hometown.

In 1997, she founded a photo-video firm called Imagic Digital with her husband, Mark Henninger.

Of course the Phanatic took part in the announcement

Why the MLB All-Star Game in Philly was announced 7 years early

There's the semiquincentennial celebration — but also a sad, personal reason.

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Was Philly really in danger of getting hit by a tornado?

It's happened before, and night strikes are even more dangerous.

DiNic's pulled pork with rabe and provolone

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25 great dishes to seek out and try.

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One of many successful author events at Penn Book Center, which is closing after 57 years — unless someone steps in to take it over

Who wants to buy Penn Book Center? Owners are taking offers

The independent bookstore has been a West Philly mainstay for 57 years.

So many mascots

A brief guide to the surprisingly long list of Philly’s pro sports teams

There's plenty of underdogs who deserve local love.

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Weirdest thing you’ve bought while drunk shopping, Philadelphia?

Apparently this is a $45 billion industry nationwide.

Example PHL City ID for Mayor Jim Kenney

What you need to know about Philly’s municipal ID

Philadelphia becomes the latest city to offer alternative photo identification.

Proponents of the soda tax shut down Harrisburg-led hearing in City Hall.

Broke in Philly

What tax question should we ask mayor and Council candidates?

Soda tax, wage tax, property taxes — tell us which should go on the official Broke in Philly survey.

Loroko pupusas come with traditional curtido and tomato salsa

Pupusas in South Philly! This mother-daughter pop-up is worth seeking out

Loroko serves Central American masa cakes hot off the griddle.

The new indoor-outdoor concession has a pizzeria, a beer bar, picnic tables, a mini waterfall and more

New Phillies beer garden gives ballpark a big boost

With indoor-outdoor seating and direct access to the field, Pass and Stow is a win at Citizens Bank Park.