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Trinkie the Troll
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

How Philly Trinket Trove is inspiring joy, one small item at a time

The small box on South Street offers passersby the chance to swap small toys, stickers, knick-knacks and whatever items of whimsy can fit on its shelves and in its pouches.

2 months ago

Julia Harris (left) and Clover Gilfor (right), partners and co-owners of Val’s lesbian bar
LGBTQ
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

‘Have fun and feel free’: Val’s brings Philly’s lesbian bar drought to an end

Philly’s queer community showed up big on Wednesday night to celebrate Philly’s first lesbian bar since the Toasted Walnut closed in 2021.

2 months ago

A rendering of Philadelphia’s Fan Festival site
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

‘Soccer Coachella’ coming to Philly’s Lemon Hill to celebrate FIFA World Cup

Up to 20,000 expected for the free fan fest that will feature live World Cup games, food vendors, music and much more.

2 months ago

A close-up shot of a painting depicting people trading goods at a market
History
International
Philadelphia

‘Seeking profit and power’: Seaport Museum exhibit traces the first U.S.-China trade

A newly independent America needed international trading partners. China was the big fish.

2 months ago

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Philly AIDS Thrift donates thousands every year
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Thrifty in Philly: Your guide to the city’s thrift, vintage and secondhand stores

Philly’s thrift scene is diverse – with different stores, events and focuses all throughout the city. Here’s how you can get involved.

2 months ago

Phil Laws, chief operating officer for Comcast Spectacor
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Behind the scenes inside Xfinity Mobile Arena as Philly preps for March Madness

Comcast Spectacor’s COO Phil Laws, who led the arena’s eight-year transformation, showed Billy Penn around the facility ahead of a Flyers game.

2 months ago

Morey’s Pier
Economy
New Jersey

Help wanted: At the Jersey Shore, the summer job rush is on

The seasonal workforce is shifting in some shore towns amid rising housing costs. Even with higher wages, businesses say finding workers remains a challenge.

2 months ago

a child reading a book
Immigration
Kids
New Jersey

N.J. doctors say immigration enforcement is raising anxiety in young children. Here’s how parents can help

Experts recommend parents and caregivers read out loud to babies and young children.

2 months ago

Listen 1:21
A side-by-side photo of a cat and a dog
Animals
Philadelphia

Philly PAWS is looking to find new homes for pets during ‘Match Madness’

Through April 6, the Match Madness Adoption Program will allow adopters to name their fee for participating cats and dogs.

2 months ago

Listen 0:46
A fire truck outside of rubble on a street.
Pennsylvania
Public Safety

Pennsylvania regulators seek $2.6 million in penalties for deadly 2023 chocolate factory explosion

Regulators argue UGI’s gas distribution equipment serving R.M. Palmer Co. in West Reading violates state and federal rules.

2 months ago

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History
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

‘Small but meaningful’ – How a Philly attorney invented the first matchbook

A “Firstival” in Old City on Saturday celebrates the historic innovation with storytelling and family activities.

2 months ago

Bill Gates speaks
PlanPhilly
Energy
Environment
Philadelphia

What to know about Bill Gates’ nuclear science company planned for the former South Philadelphia refinery site

TerraPower Isotopes will manufacture a rare, radioactive isotope for use in developing cancer treatments.

2 months ago

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Passengers walking at Philadelphia International Airport
Philadelphia
Travel
6abc

2 more security checkpoints to be temporarily closed at Philadelphia International Airport

The ongoing partial government shutdown is leading to more checkpoint closures at PHL.

2 months ago

Robin Morton (center) has broken barriers in the cycling community
Gender
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Women in cycling: How one Philadelphia woman paved the way

As the first woman to own and manage a men’s professional cycling team and as the director of this year’s Philadelphia Cycling Classic, Robin Morton is invested in cycling.

2 months ago

Subaru Park in Chester
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

MLS suspends Union exec after investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior

The team’s Sporting Director Ernst Tanner was on administrative leave while under investigation for allegedly using racist, sexist and homophobic language.

2 months ago

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