Danya Henninger

Editor

Danya Henninger (she/her) is editor at Billy Penn, a position she’s held since January 2018. She is a former food and beer writer with bylines in publications including The Philadelphia Inquirer, All About Beer, Vice, and Draft. She also has a background in visuals and design; in 1997, she and husband Mark Henninger cofounded photo-video firm Imagic Digital.

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UArts Dean of Arts Sheryl Oring used a vintage Royal typewriter to ask incoming students ''What does art mean to you?''

Education

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With a red vintage typewriter, new UArts dean inspires students to define ‘art’

Sheryl Oring’s typewriting performances have gained acclaim worldwide.

3 weeks ago

(Left to right) Forum moderators Chantay Love, Sam Searles, and Elinore Kaufman.

Politics & Policy

Billy Penn

A trauma surgeon, community leader, and gun violence prevention reporter will ask Philly mayoral candidates tough questions

Reversing the shooting epidemic is a foremost task facing anyone who wants to lead the city.

7 months ago

Community

Billy Penn

Fu-Wah, the beloved West Philly hoagie shop, is now accepting credit cards after 40 years

Customers are thrilled with the change, which has also led to an increase in grocery sales.

7 months ago

A group of people stand together in the middle of a street holding photographs.

Community

Coming in March: A mayoral forum on gun violence, with community-sourced questions and a focus on solutions

Billy Penn and WHYY are partnering with the CeaseFirePA Education Fund to host the “100th Mayor: Restoring Safety Forum” in early March.

8 months ago

Relish in West Oak Lane on Election Day in 2016

Community

Bynum brothers’ brunch and jazz favorite Relish closing in West Oak Lane

The Ogontz Avenue restaurant had become a destination for both diners and politicos.

8 months ago

The classic Amtrak flipboard that used to sit in Philly's 30th Street Station.

Community

Billy Penn

Amtrak promises 30th Street’s iconic flipboard will return, but (still) only as decoration

Philadelphia travelers continue to lament the disappearance of the clickety-clack display.

10 months ago

Aerial view of Lincoln Financial Field with the Serbian coat of arms floating above it.

Community

Billy Penn

The #Eagles hashtag is showing the Serbian flag because of a medieval coat of arms (and the World Cup)

It’s not a glitch, but it’s been causing confusion among Philadelphia fans.

10 months ago

Phillies player Kyle Schwarber slides into second base.

Community

Billy Penn

From Wawa hoagies to free tacos, Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber has a thing for food

After the Phillies made the playoffs, Wawa announced Schwarberfest would net customers $5 Shortis and $6 classic hoagies, if ordered through the Wawa app.

11 months ago