Nick Kariuki is Billy Penn’s trending news reporter. A graduate of the University of Virginia and Medill’s MSJ program at Northwestern University, Nick was previously a sportswriter for outlets such as VICE Sports, American Soccer Now and The Star newspaper in Johannesburg. He also worked as a multimedia editor for ESPN FC and ESPNCricinfo. Born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, Nick can most likely be found watching, playing or discussing soccer.
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Philly Running Alliance looks to give running community a seat at the table
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WHYY's Billy Penn tested out the virtual “Squid Games” experience — and everyone made it out in one piece.
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Philly Mah-Jawn Mahjong opens new clubhouse in Old City
The club’s membership has grown with the rise in popularity of the tabletop game across the nation.
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U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team coming to Chester in October
The friendly match at Subaru Park will be one of two to honor retiring stars.
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‘Nasty Casty’ look-alikes show up — shirts unbuttoned, flashing their chains — for contest
The Fringe Bar field included a 9-year old, though his 5 o’clock shadow was perhaps drawn on.
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Philly’s FIFA Club World Cup ends with a packed Linc and fireworks, as Chelsea tops Palmeiras
The Fourth of July game checked all the boxes for an Independence Day event, and displayed a sample of what’s to come at next year’s FIFA World Cup.
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Philly’s Betsy Ross House celebrates the Fourth of July with Patriotic Pets Parade
The third year of the parade and costume competition saw three noncanine contestants, including a snake and a giant rabbit.
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‘I’m giving residents options’: Ya Fav Trashman sees strike dilemma from both sides
The former municipal sanitation worker turned clean streets advocate has continued picking up trash, a decision that has picked up plenty of criticism.
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At last! Philly to get WNBA franchise in 2030
The expansion team will be co-owned by Sixers owners, with Comcast holding a minority stake. It’s slated to play in same arena as the 76ers.
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