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#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Geese in South Philly(Photo by @postcardsfromsouthphilly) What is the state of Philly’s movie scene? Landmark’s Ritz Five in Old City just closed for the time being due […]
#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Winding through the water at Dilworth Park(Photo by @gpatomk) 25 years later: How 9/11 changed Philadelphians Billy Penn asked readers: how has 9/11 changed the way you […]
In a year where all the focus is on 1776, this entry for Philadelphia Historic District’s ‘52 Weeks of Firsts’ wants everyone to look back two earlier.
Billy Penn asked readers: how has 9/11 changed the way you live, the way Philadelphia works or the way you think about the future?
From Oktoberfests to apple picking parties, the city is brimming with fall celebrations.
A Philadelphia time capsule sealed in 1976 was opened 50 years later by former and current students during an America250 celebration.
Movie theaters have seen a tough few years in Philly. What spaces exist for movie buffs in the city?
#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Rainbow night showers(Photo by @mediumsizeddeal) 25 years later: Philly events to commemorate 9/11 Stair climbs, a 5K, a day of service and other events around the Philadelphia […]
The version currently at the top of the steps is getting returned to actor Sylvester Stallone, with the one that was in ‘Rocky III’ coming out of the museum to replace it permanently.
#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY To the workers(Photo by @billlent) Philly’s best parks are a SEPTA ride away Mural Arts Philadelphia’s “Getting to Green: Routes to Roots” project has updated its free […]
#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Sturgeon moon from Blackhorse Alley(Photo by @jrwvk) Save the Academy protest rally planned for today Fans and supporters of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University […]
The yet-to-be-named new building is scheduled to replace the Xfinity Mobile Arena in 2030. It will be home to the two teams, plus Philly’s future WNBA team.
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Dads take the stage in four Philadelphia Fringe shows that range that mix comedy, drama and even a little circus.
Cody Stuhltrager embraced art while in prison. Now he hopes to share his experiences through a two-part exhibit this fall.
A pair of shows at Philadelphia’s Fringe Festival highlight past and current challenges facing members of the armed services.
#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY One man’s trash is another’s sidewalk art(Photo by @bookczuk) Philly runs on medals: The race bling runners can’t resist There’s a lot Philly runners will endure for […]
‘Getting to Green: Routes to Roots’ has updated its map and made a new card deck to guide SEPTA riders to 35 Philly parks.
#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Sun, snacks and floral shoots(Photo by @jim50tim) What exhibits to see before the Academy of Natural Sciences closes The news of the nearly 200-year-old pioneering Academy museum [...
Philly’s beloved Academy of Natural Sciences’ museum is closing at the end of the month. Here’s how the government, organizations and public have gotten involved in the discourse
Medal designer Rita Carroll shows creativity with finisher hardware, giving participants another reason to go the distance.
#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Team effort on South Broad Street(Photo by @gpatomk) Philly tenant unions have quadrupled since the pandemic — and their political power is growing Organized renters are increasi...
#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Side-by-side in the Italian Market (Photo by @karenbenson.eyeful) Philadelphia’s Academy of Natural Sciences museum is closing Just shy of its 200th anniversary, the museum of t...
The nation’s founding document was signed right here in Philadelphia. Here is how the U.S. Constitution has continued to shape the nation.