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REAL ID enforcement has begun. Here’s what Pennsylvania residents need to know
Only 28% of Pennsylvanians had switched from a regular driver’s license or state identification to a REAL ID as of May 1, PennDOT said.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:20Bucks County Book Festival draws hundreds of readers, authors to main event
The seventh annual Bucks County Book Festival drew crowds with author panels, book signings and a celebration of community, creativity and the joy of reading.
1 month ago
Listen 1:06Your spectator guide to Philadelphia’s 2025 Broad Street Run
From starting times to best vantage points, as well as the weather forecast, Billy Penn has you covered.
1 month ago
Can’t-miss Cinco de Mayo celebrations and deals in Philly this year
Through Monday, restaurants and bars are mixing margaritas, hosting live music and throwing all-day parties.
1 month ago
More bus service will be provided in the event of a strike. The union representing train engineers rejected a tentative contract agreement last month.
1 month ago
Listen 0:50Wilmington to launch youth entrepreneurship program for next generation of business leaders
A new pilot program in Wilmington will teach teens business skills, from branding to budgeting, to help them pitch their own business plans.
1 month ago
Listen 1:28May Day rallies and protests occur before Bernie Sanders’ Philadelphia event
Groups gathered to push back on federal policies on May 1, a traditional labor holiday. Hundreds were at City Hall by midafternoon.
1 month ago
What to know about May Day and how it has grown over the years
Across the United States, activists are organizing rallies to fight back against President Trump’s policies targeting immigrants, federal workers and diversity programs.
1 month ago
‘Our community is hurting’: UDel mourns death of grad student killed by man trying to evade police
The 22-year-old also has warrants out of Pennsylvania, Maryland and Georgia. A handgun was found in the stolen van.
1 month ago
Prince Edward dedicates Bicentennial Bell during Philadelphia visit
Queen Elizabeth II gifted the bell to the United States from Great Britain during her July 1976 visit.
1 month ago
Listen 1:13A legacy of hope and laughter for Gaudreau brothers as family, friends and hockey community grieve
Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were killed by a suspected drunk driver in New Jersey last year. Their family has raised funds for a new playground at the family's beloved school.
1 month ago
The driver has been charged with second-degree murder, and a passenger in the van was detained by Newark police, but no charges against that person have been filed so far.
1 month ago
Billy Penn chatted with the owners of Nihonbashi Philly about their classic sandwich, two new Japanese-inspired cheesesteaks and their love of the city.
1 month ago
Without SEPTA, Philly businesses worry about lack of parking, traffic gridlock
Service cuts could add 275,000 more vehicles to the road, and business leaders are concerned about congestion and lack of parking for commuters.
1 month ago
Listen 1:00Philadelphia-area USPS workers fear a private takeover. Could it happen?
The Trump administration has flirted with the idea of selling the U.S. Postal Service to the highest bidder. Postal workers in the Philly region believe it's a bad idea.
1 month ago
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