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Co-founders Jay Ortiz (left) and Darnell Schoolfield (right) outside Art From the Heart Gallery in Philadelphia’s Brewerytown neighborhood. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Business
Billy Penn

Philly’s first NFT gallery abruptly closing in Brewerytown, looking to reopen in Fishtown

There’s a final bash to raise funds for the unexpected move.

5 years ago

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Crime
Gun Violence
Public Safety
6ABC

Philly violence: 7 shot in separate shootings, leaving 4 dead since late Friday night

Since just before midnight Saturday police say 7 people have been shot in separate shootings, leaving four dead.

5 years ago

Hyatt at the Bellevue
History
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

How the ‘Grande Dame of Broad Street’ led to the discovery of Legionnaires’ disease

It took months to pinpoint the cause of the outbreak at the Philly hotel.

5 years ago

The city of Camden unveiled an historical, interactive mural at City Hall on August 12, 2021. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
History
New Jersey
Visual Arts

A digital mural allows visitors to ‘see, touch, feel’ Camden history, with hope it’ll draw tourists

With a digital mural, Camden wants to draw history buffs for USA’s 250th birthday.

5 years ago

Woodchips surround the garden plots to keep out weeds at the Norristown Sprouts Community Garden. (Montgomery County Office of Public Health)
Environment
Outdoors
Public Spaces
Sustainability

A new state-funded community garden will sprout in Norristown

Residents of the Montgomery County seat can apply for plots now. The hope is to plant soon, with a fall harvest before the first frost.

5 years ago

Saif Ashshaheed, 17, reviews reviews how to use a ruler with instructor Greg Palmer at the Dixon House community center in South Philadelphia on Tuesday, August 11, 2021. (Kriston Jae Bethel for WHYY)
Gun Violence
Innovation
Philadelphia

Anti-violence advocate launches carpentry program for Philly teens

The goal is to give the teens, several of whom have criminal records, the knowledge and skills to go into business for themselves or join the city’s building trades unions.

5 years ago

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Things To Do
Community Events

Bugfest, Beer Fest, Freedom Fest and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Aug. 12 - Aug. 15: Things to do in Philadelphia, Del., and N.J.

5 years ago

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Diners eat and drink at the Hungry Rhino restaurant in Windsor Locks, Conn., Friday, March 19, 2021. Beginning today, limits have been lifted at Connecticut restaurants, non-theater indoor recreation centers, libraries, museums, aquariums, gyms and fitness centers, retail shops, offices, personal services establishments and houses of worship. Mask-wearing, distancing and cleaning protocols will still be required. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Business
Food & Drink
Public Health

‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to restaurants requiring proof of vaccination

Tamara Russell, aka P.O.C., hit the streets of Philly to see how residents are feeling about the growing list of restaurants requiring proof of vaccination to dine indoors.

5 years ago

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The breakfast-only roll-up at Miller's Twist
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

From pretzel roll-ups to baleadas, 5 don’t-miss breakfasts at Reading Terminal Market

Fast, unique, and easy on the wallet.

5 years ago

Jamal Johnson, Larry Krasner, Jamie Gauthier, and others march in a protest against gun violence
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Protests

Philly activist marches to Washington hoping Congress can help fight gun violence at home

Philly activist Jamal Johnson wants Mayor Jim Kenney to do more to fight gun violence. He’s hoping he can get Congress to help him put some pressure on the mayor.

5 years ago

People march in the 2019 pride parade
LGBTQ
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philly Pride parade nonprofit owed thousands to the city when it imploded, and left vendors out to dry

The organization's former executive director is currently running for mayor of a Delaware County town.

5 years ago

A person wearing a mask holds up Rocket, a 3-month-old kitty
Animals
Philadelphia

Philly animal shelters are at capacity. A tag-team effort aims to attract 500 new fosters

After an initial boost during the pandemic shutdown, the number of people willing to foster animals has plummeted, and Philly shelters are desperately seeking new applicants.

5 years ago

Beer from Two Locals and fried chicken from Love and Honey
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

New and local at Eagles games: Philly’s only Black-owned brewery, beloved fried chicken, and underrated cheesesteaks

What to eat and drink as the Linc welcomes back fans — with masks recommended.

5 years ago

Volunteers stand as International Olympic Committee's President Thomas Bach gives a speech during the closing ceremony in the Olympic Stadium
International
Sports

Mixed bag: Erratic Pandemic Olympics wind to a nuanced end

The pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics have officially come to an end. The baton has now been passed to Paris, which will host the Games in 2024.

5 years ago

Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson Perez delivers the homily during Ash Wednesday services at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Philadelphia
Religion

Philly Catholics form young professionals group to strengthen their faith

The goal of the Young Catholic Professionals program is to connect people in their 20s and 30s, strengthen their faith, and integrate it with their work lives.

5 years ago

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