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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How Philadelphia became the home of America’s first zoo
Head to a block party at the zoo this Saturday to celebrate its origin story.
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Shhh! A silent concert is coming to Chestnut Hill this Saturday
This Silent Music at Philly’s James Turrell’s Skyspace is an experimental show about unplugging from the algorithm and back into nature.
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West Philly is throwing a festival to honor MLK Jr.’s Freedom Now Rally this Sunday
Freedom Now Festival is looking back on an important moment in Philly history with live music, art, local bites and activities for the whole family.
2 months ago
Philadelphians are riding SEPTA 24 hours straight hoping to improve it
City advocates, elected leaders and others embarked on the long journey this morning to protest transit cuts.
2 months ago
Street artists in Bella Vista are trolling a guy named Joel. Here’s why
Artists plaster stickers on poles and signs. Joel Palmer paints over them with green paint. The artists return with more stickers. Will the cycle ever end?
2 months ago
Tiny art draws big crowds at Queen Village’s Mini Mini Art Show
The free show, featuring tiny paintings, origami and sculptures, runs through Aug. 2 at vintage store At My House.
2 months ago
The birth of American fine art: Philly celebrates the nation’s first art museum and school
The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts has been inspiring our country’s creatives since 1805.
2 months ago
Get a free root beer float at the Franklin Fountain this weekend
The Old City shop is throwing a party In honor of an essential Philly invention: the first ever ice cream soda.
2 months ago
A ginormous gluten-free expo is headed to the Philly suburbs this weekend
Pasta, pizza, fried chicken, soft pretzels, pierogi, pancakes and more will all be for sale at the Wicked Gluten-Free Expo and Food Festival.
2 months ago
Remember Wawa’s iconic Hoagiefest jingles? This is the guy who made them
Emmy-winning songwriter, internet pioneer and Nerf Herder frontman Parry Gripp reflects on those years writing Hoagiefest songs.
2 months ago
Where to find vegan ice cream in Philadelphia
There’s no sorbet on this list — just rich, plant-based scoops so creamy you’ll wonder how dairy stayed out of the mix.
2 months ago
The Philadelphia Zoo’s bears got a dream home makeover
A $25 million renovation to the new Carey Bear Country lets endangered bears swim, play and explore new spaces.
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