Jordan Levy

Reporter

Jordan Levy is a general assignment reporter at Billy Penn, always aiming to help Philadelphians share their stories. Formerly, he has worked at Document Journal, n+1 Magazine, and The New Republic. He also has a background in audio engineering and music production.

Terrez McCleary of Moms Bonded by Grief connects with another person impacted by gun violence in 2019

Krasner’s DAO

How Philadelphians working to end gun violence feel about the Krasner impeachment effort

Some advocates want the DA gone, but don’t blame him for the shooting crisis.

How to Philly

How to get a rain barrel and deal with composting in Philadelphia

Your natural resource guide.

Scott Franzke has been the Phillies radio announcer since 2006

Red October 2022

Phillies announcer Scott Franzke on his Texas roots, best Citizens Bank Park grub, and that time Eagles fans flipped him the bird

The "Bedlam at the Bank" announcer is cherishing “every single minute” of the World Series run.

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