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“They’re not just registering,” said Angelique Hinton of PA Youth Vote. “They’re voting, they’re becoming ambassadors for the importance of being civically engaged to their peers, even to their parents.”
Philly youth voting and activism are increasing
Philly youth voter participation is increasing. Activism is following
billypenn.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:15 PM
“They’re not just registering,” said Angelique Hinton of PA Youth Vote. “They’re voting, they’re becoming ambassadors for the importance of being civically engaged to their peers, even to their parents.”
Philadelphia’s school board is considering which school buildings to close, consolidate, or modernize, and now it’s asking for public input.
Survey encourages Philly families to weigh in on facilities planning process
The School District of Philadelphia still hasn’t submitted its recommendations on what schools should close. Now, it’s asking the community for its input
billypenn.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Philadelphia’s school board is considering which school buildings to close, consolidate, or modernize, and now it’s asking for public input.
PAX Unplugged stars this weekend. Here's the local game makers, retailers and content creators in the convention, as well as events happening around the city.
PAX Unplugged: Which Philly-based businesses and creators to check out
Here's the local — and slightly further out in the state — board game makers, retailers and content creators in the convention, as well as events happening around the city.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
PAX Unplugged stars this weekend. Here's the local game makers, retailers and content creators in the convention, as well as events happening around the city.
Ernst Tanner, the sporting director for the Philadelphia Union, was placed on administrative leave by the team Wednesday, after Major League Soccer reopened an investigation into allegations of inappropriate workplace behavior.
Philadelphia Union's sporting director Ernst Tanner placed on leave while MLS reopens investigation into alleged misconduct
The league reopened its investigation after reporting from the Guardian revealed potentially new information on alleged racist, sexist and homophobic language being used by Tanner.
billypenn.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Ernst Tanner, the sporting director for the Philadelphia Union, was placed on administrative leave by the team Wednesday, after Major League Soccer reopened an investigation into allegations of inappropriate workplace behavior.
Three Philly restaurants received Michelin stars last night. We look into what this means for the city, and the other Michelin award winners.
Michelin Stars were awarded to 3 Philly restaurants. What does it mean?
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance are officially Michelin-starred restaurants. We dive into what it means for the city, as well as other awards from Michelin to pay attentio...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Three Philly restaurants received Michelin stars last night. We look into what this means for the city, and the other Michelin award winners.
Design advocates are applauding officials on reopening the former bus station building next spring, but say the Filbert Street bus terminal needs renovations. billypenn.com/2025/11/18/d...
Design advocates call for transformation of Filbert Street bus terminal
Officials say city can’t afford a pricier rehab of the old Greyhound station.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Design advocates are applauding officials on reopening the former bus station building next spring, but say the Filbert Street bus terminal needs renovations. billypenn.com/2025/11/18/d...
The holiday season is here! We put together a roundup of all of the holiday light shows you can see in and around Philly. billypenn.com/2025/11/14/h...
Philly’s favorite tree-lighting ceremonies and holiday shows for 2025
The city’s more-than-50-foot Christmas tree just arrived at City Hall. To celebrate, we’re listing off light shows starting now through the holiday season.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:56 PM
The holiday season is here! We put together a roundup of all of the holiday light shows you can see in and around Philly. billypenn.com/2025/11/14/h...
A flurry of funding cuts are threatening resources for those struggling with HIV. The federal, state and local cuts will affect programming for many HIV-focused organizations, including Philadelphia FIGHT. billypenn.com/2025/11/18/h...
Funding cuts threaten people in Philly living with HIV
Organizations that provide services like HIV education and living recommendations are being forced to cut programming after funding cuts
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November 19, 2025 at 6:54 PM
A flurry of funding cuts are threatening resources for those struggling with HIV. The federal, state and local cuts will affect programming for many HIV-focused organizations, including Philadelphia FIGHT. billypenn.com/2025/11/18/h...
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@pcgvr.org · 6d We collaborate with @billy-penn.bsky.social to produce the Weekly Brief on gun violence prevention, delivered via their daily newsletter every Wednesday. Here's this week's edition: mailchi.mp/billypenn/we...
November 12, 2025 at 1:47 PM
@pcgvr.org · 6d We collaborate with @billy-penn.bsky.social to produce the Weekly Brief on gun violence prevention, delivered via their daily newsletter every Wednesday. Here's this week's edition: mailchi.mp/billypenn/we...
Four players with local ties were on coach Mauricio Pochettino’s squad during today's “friendly” against Paraguay.
For them, the chance to return to their home turf was special. billypenn.com/2025/11/14/u...
For them, the chance to return to their home turf was special. billypenn.com/2025/11/14/u...
USMNT vs. Paraguay at Subaru Park: Which former Philadelphia Union players to cheer for
Of course we want the USMNT to win, but victory will be even sweeter if the players who were part of the Union also shine in the Subaru Park visit.
billypenn.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Four players with local ties were on coach Mauricio Pochettino’s squad during today's “friendly” against Paraguay.
For them, the chance to return to their home turf was special. billypenn.com/2025/11/14/u...
For them, the chance to return to their home turf was special. billypenn.com/2025/11/14/u...
The rail inspections are finally done. The disruptions? Not yet — and they’re likely to be with us through the end of the year. billypenn.com/2025/11/14/s...
SEPTA completes inspections of Regional Rail cars — though disruptions will continue
SEPTA announced Friday that it had completed its audit of the entire fleet of 223 Silverliner IV cars, meeting a Nov. 14 federal deadline for safety compliance. Delays aren’t over.
billypenn.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The rail inspections are finally done. The disruptions? Not yet — and they’re likely to be with us through the end of the year. billypenn.com/2025/11/14/s...
Herr's "Flavored by Philly" competition is back. This time, the company wants voters to pick the potato chip flavors that will represent “freedom, liberty and unity” on store shelves during 2026’s summer celebrations.
Herr's ‘Flavored by Philly’ contest returns for 2026 'Taste the 250' edition
The Chester County-based company has opened voting to pick the flavors that will represent “freedom, liberty and unity” on store shelves during 2026’s summer celebrations.
billypenn.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Herr's "Flavored by Philly" competition is back. This time, the company wants voters to pick the potato chip flavors that will represent “freedom, liberty and unity” on store shelves during 2026’s summer celebrations.
Philly City Council members are trying once again to modify the city’s resign-to-run rule so that officials trying to run for Congress don't have to quit their jobs.
Bill would let City Councilmembers stay in office while running for Congress
Critics of “resign-to-run” tweak say it doesn’t go far enough — or goes too far.
billypenn.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Philly City Council members are trying once again to modify the city’s resign-to-run rule so that officials trying to run for Congress don't have to quit their jobs.
Philadelphia Art Museum director and CEO Sasha Suda was abruptly fired last week. We've summarize her 30-page lawsuit against the museum.
Sasha Suda’s suit against the Philadelphia Art Museum, explained
The director and CEO of the Art Museum was abruptly fired last week. We summarize her 30-page suit against the museum.
billypenn.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Philadelphia Art Museum director and CEO Sasha Suda was abruptly fired last week. We've summarize her 30-page lawsuit against the museum.
The 43-day government shutdown ended yesterday. We looked into how and when services like national park access will resume.
Shutdown impact: Liberty Bell to reopen Thursday, flight disruptions continue
Some Philly services, like park access and air travel, were disrupted during the government shutdown. We looked into when these services will “rebound.”
billypenn.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The 43-day government shutdown ended yesterday. We looked into how and when services like national park access will resume.
The penny was born in Philadelphia and that’s where it ends. Here are (at least) eight things you should know about the coin and its place in history and the city.
8 things you should know about pennies — and Philly
As penny production ends, we share some interesting facts — including an estimate of how many are currently in circulation.
billypenn.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The penny was born in Philadelphia and that’s where it ends. Here are (at least) eight things you should know about the coin and its place in history and the city.
The race to succeed Congressman Dwight Evans is packed with candidates, and more keep signing up to run. A community organization leader and a former U.S. Treasury advisor are the latest to throw their hats in the ring. billypenn.com/2025/11/11/3...
11th candidate enters jam-packed 3rd Congressional District race
A civic org leader and a former U.S. Treasury advisor throw their hats in the ring.
billypenn.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The race to succeed Congressman Dwight Evans is packed with candidates, and more keep signing up to run. A community organization leader and a former U.S. Treasury advisor are the latest to throw their hats in the ring. billypenn.com/2025/11/11/3...
Older Philadelphians are getting creative with ceramics thanks to a Clay Studio on wheels.
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The Clay Studio’s Claymobile is bringing creativity to Philly seniors
The Clay Studio’s Claymobile program aims to help older adults retain a sense of agency, creativity, community and independence
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November 11, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Older Philadelphians are getting creative with ceramics thanks to a Clay Studio on wheels.
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A high-powered group led by developer Jerry Sweeney will solicit public input and lay out short- and long-term plans for the stagnant retail corridor in Center City.
Parker vows that, this time, Market East planning will succeed
Residents are invited to contribute ideas for revitalizing the stagnant retail corridor.
billypenn.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
A high-powered group led by developer Jerry Sweeney will solicit public input and lay out short- and long-term plans for the stagnant retail corridor in Center City.
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Here's Part 2, with a deep dive into our Survivor Connection project and the new Association of Gun Violence Reporters. Many thanks to @heatherjchin.bsky.social @billy-penn.bsky.social for your caring attention to our work:
November 7, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Here's Part 2, with a deep dive into our Survivor Connection project and the new Association of Gun Violence Reporters. Many thanks to @heatherjchin.bsky.social @billy-penn.bsky.social for your caring attention to our work:
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"The resulting resources — a reporting toolkit, an online platform to connect journalists and survivors, formal training, a short documentary video and a professional organization — are now proving foundational to the evolving national conversation around how gun violence is portrayed in news media"
How Philly became ground zero for rethinking gun violence reporting
An effort led by local researchers and survivors is reshaping how journalists tell stories of trauma, healing, and prevention.
billypenn.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:49 PM
"The resulting resources — a reporting toolkit, an online platform to connect journalists and survivors, formal training, a short documentary video and a professional organization — are now proving foundational to the evolving national conversation around how gun violence is portrayed in news media"
Regional Rail riders should brace for a rough week of packed cars, cancellations, and delay headaches as the agency announced it would curtail service further to reach a Nov. 14 deadline on safety checks. billypenn.com/2025/11/10/s...
Packed cars, cancellations, and delay headaches: Regional Rail riders should brace for a rough week
The agency announced it would curtail service further to reach a Nov. 14 deadline on safety checks.
billypenn.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Regional Rail riders should brace for a rough week of packed cars, cancellations, and delay headaches as the agency announced it would curtail service further to reach a Nov. 14 deadline on safety checks. billypenn.com/2025/11/10/s...
The Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show begins today and closes Sunday, filling the Pennsylvania Convention Center with seemingly endless aisles of artists’ booths adorned with glass sculptures, colorful textiles, jewelry and more.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show is back for its 49th year
Head to the Pennsylvania Convention Center and enter a sea of booths from 195 creative artisans from across the country.
billypenn.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show begins today and closes Sunday, filling the Pennsylvania Convention Center with seemingly endless aisles of artists’ booths adorned with glass sculptures, colorful textiles, jewelry and more.
Miwa — Haitian Creole for “mirror” — a new experiential exhibit opened Thursday night at the Icebox Project Space in Olde Kensington and will run, with one show a night, through Saturday.
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Art as resistance: Haitian sisters launch exhibit in Philly
“Miwa” uses documentary and concert to challenge anti-Haitian sentiment and celebrate the joy of Haitian identity in a multimedia production.
billypenn.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Miwa — Haitian Creole for “mirror” — a new experiential exhibit opened Thursday night at the Icebox Project Space in Olde Kensington and will run, with one show a night, through Saturday.
billypenn.com/2025/11/07/m...
billypenn.com/2025/11/07/m...
“It’s an opportunity to say, ’I think I like tech. Let me actually see what that means,’” executive director Danyelle Austin said. “Many young people don’t get access to that in high school.”
Launchpad Philly creates paths to high-paying tech jobs for students
The organization gives high schoolers and recent high school grads the skills and employee connections for high-paying tech jobs.
billypenn.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:34 PM
“It’s an opportunity to say, ’I think I like tech. Let me actually see what that means,’” executive director Danyelle Austin said. “Many young people don’t get access to that in high school.”