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Billy Penn

Rebecca Rhynhart is running for mayor: What to know about Philly’s former fiscal watchdog

After almost five years as city controller, she resigned her position to set eyes on Philadelphia’s top office.

3 years ago

Gritty, the Philadelphia Flyers' mascot, left, and the Philly Phanatic dance during a baseball game
Community
Billy Penn

Get on the bandwagon: A Philadelphia sports fan starter glossary

If you’re going to hop on, here’s what you need to know.

3 years ago

The Philadelphia skyline
Community

HUD awards Philadelphia $8.7M in an effort to reduce youth homelessness

The funding, made possible through HUD’s Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program, will be used to pilot programs for young adults between the ages of 18 to 24.

3 years ago

File photo: Protesters demanding the University of Pennsylvania divest from fossil fuel companies formed an encampment outside the schools administration building, camping into the morning of September 15, 2022.(Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Penn students end protest encampment after 39 days

Over a dozen protesters were arrested after they disrupted Penn’s homecoming game. They still want the school to drop any investments in fossil fuels.

3 years ago

outside Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Cente
Courts & Law

Philadelphia sues state to reduce youth justice overcrowding

In the lawsuit filed Friday, city officials said there were 223 youths at the facility designed to temporarily hold 184.

3 years ago

A vacant classroom at Lankenau High School in Philadelphia.
Education

Philly test scores remained steady during the pandemic, but are still among the lowest in the country

Just 17% of the city’s fourth-graders were proficient in reading and 18% in math in 2019, compared to 15% and 13% in 2022.

3 years ago

Two children are seated on a horse.
Community
Billy Penn

City kids get a taste of horse riding fun at Fletcher Street’s annual fall festival

“For a while I wanted to do something like this,” said riding club founder Ellis Ferrell.

3 years ago

Bryce Harper holds up a trophy after the Phillies win the NLCS
Community

World Series teed up: Harper, Phillies go deep, face Astros

Think cheesesteaks, hoagies and water ice vs. BBQ brisket, Tex-Mex and Blue Bell ice cream.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper celebrates after a home run
Community

The Phillies are taking on the Astros in the World Series. Here’s the full schedule, and how to watch

The Phillies face the Houston Astros in the 2022 World Series. Here's what you need to know.

3 years ago

Crowds converge on Broad Street, with City Hall visible in the background.
Community
Billy Penn

Phillies fans celebrate pennant win with fireworks, cheers, and yes, some pole climbing

It’s the city’s first World Series in over a decade.

3 years ago

Fans celebrate on Broad Street on Oct. 23, 2022 after the Philadelphia Phillies clinch the pennant.
Arts & Entertainment

‘Like a dream’: Phillies dance their way to the World Series

Phillies fans celebrate in the streets following Sunday’s win over Padres, as the Phils advance to the World Series for the first time in more than a decade.

3 years ago

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City workers grease a light pole on a sunny day.
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

It’s official ‘protocol’: Philadelphia greases the poles as Phillies look to advance past NLCS

It’s possible fans may see this as a challenge.

3 years ago

This Nov. 19, 2019 photo shows Questlove posing for a portrait in New York to promote his cookbook “Mixtape Potluck.” (Photo by Matt Licari/Invision/AP)
Arts & Entertainment

Temple University honors Questlove with Klein Excellence in Media award

Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is the latest recipient of Temple University’s Excellence in Media award presented by the Klein College of Media and Production.

3 years ago

Temple students scan the QR code for Jared Goldberg's petition to cancel classes on Election Day to help get out the vote. Nearly 5,000 people signed, and the university will form a working group to explore the idea. (Temple Update)
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Temple won’t cancel classes on Election Day this year, but is considering it for the future

The university will form a working group to explore the idea for next year and beyond, an administrator told supporters of a student petition.

3 years ago

Eagles center Jason Kelce on field with the Phillie Phanatic before NLCS Game 3 at Citizens Bank Park. (@freddie9583/Twitter)
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Jason Kelce for mayor? ‘Sexy Batman’ hugs the Phanatic and chugs a beer at Phillies playoff win

The memorable hype routine presaged another Fightins victory.

3 years ago

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