Julia Binswanger
Reporter
Julia Binswanger is the Philly Culture Reporter for Billy Penn. The Philly native and reporter/audio producer joins the WHYY newsroom from freelancing based in Chicago. Her work has been published by WBEZ, Chicago Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine and LWC Studios. She has also worked with Talkhouse Media and the Sonos Radio Hour. Julia is a former Fulbright Fellow. She earned her MSJ from Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism and her BA from Bowdoin with a dual-degree in English and German.
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Hop to it! Egg prices have dropped just in time for Easter
Easter Sunday may commemorate a sacred rise, but the cost of eggs is blessedly coming back down.
14 hours ago
Nihonbashi Philly, Tokyo’s authentic cheesesteak spot, is coming to the city for a 6-day run
The Philly-themed sports bar that fuels Japanese Eagles fans is touching down in the city for a limited-time pop-up from April 30 to May 5.
3 days ago
A queer art exhibition in Kensington redefines masculinity through photos and soft lighting
“In the Soft Light” at the Crane Arts building celebrates male bodies through the artwork of four gay artists spanning generations.
6 days ago
You don’t have to be Jewish to take advantage of Philly’s delicious Passover deals
Billy Penn rounded up a list of Passover-friendly options and Seder dinner meals available in the city. L’chaim!
1 week ago
Dine Latino Restaurant Week highlights diversity and deals in Philly’s food scene
Two dozen restaurants from a variety of cultures are offering free desserts and appetizers with every two entrées purchased through April 12.
1 week ago
PATCO commuters experience the new Franklin Square stop for the first time
Riders are all aboard for the station’s open feel and time-saving location. Plus, it “doesn’t smell like pee.”
2 weeks ago
Philly Photo Day returns and you can become an exhibition-worthy photographer
Between April 7 and 13, anyone in Philadelphia has the chance to show off their photography chops and submit a unique image to be printed and hung in a gallery.
2 weeks ago
The Clay Studio’s annual ‘PhilaBowl’ fires up local foodies and pottery lovers
The annual empty bowl fundraiser will include over 500 handmade bowls for sale and yummy bites. Plus, half of the proceeds go to a local food pantry.
3 weeks ago
Philly restaurant owners scramble to keep up with ‘eggflation’
Beloved Philly breakfast spots have recently raised prices and aren’t expecting relief anytime soon, even with reports of egg prices coming down.
4 weeks ago