Home runs have niche classifications: moonshots, lasers, oppo-boppo, etc. Any slugger has a type they hit the most, but by the end of their careers, theyve probably hit them all […] The post After 100 Phillies Schwar-bombs, heres some of the best appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

A few votes remain to be counted in a hotly contested Pa. House primary race in West Philly, but it appears likely that state Rep. Amen Brown will hold onto […] The post Still counting: Amen Brown holds narrow lead over Cass Green for 10th District House appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Hundreds of Philly students march in protest Hundreds of students and faculty at Temple, Drexel and Penn staged walkouts and rallies at their respective campuses Thursday afternoon. BP’s Nick Kariuki […] The post Philly students protest; New Philly Opera leader; “Routes to Roots” | Morning roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

The World is Mine, Romeo and Cinderella, PoPiPo, Brain Fluid Explosion Girl. If those song titles sound familiar, youll be excited to learn cyber celebrity Hatsune Miku is currently featuring […] The post Richies Caf x Hatsune Miku: how a Temple University coffeeshop is collaborating with one of Japans biggest virtual stars appeared first on Billy Penn at ...

When Mike Costanzo, Jr., was born in 1983, his parents brought him home in a tiny Phillies jacket. About 22 years later, the Phillies drafted Costanzo, and when the third […] The post Former Phillies prospect finally makes it to Citizens Bank Park, via wine deal appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Hundreds of students and faculty at Temple, Drexel and Penn staged walkouts and rallies at their respective campuses Thursday afternoon. They then marched through Philadelphia streets with other demonstrators as […] The post Students from multiple campuses march through Center City calling for cease-fire in Gaza appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

“Disappointing” primary election turnout worries observers Only 17.7% of registered voters in Philly cast a ballot in Tuesdays primary election. That’s just 183,538 of the citys more than one million eligible […] The post Low voter turnout; New Indian bistro; Towing abandoned vehicles | Morning roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

The inaugural Green Philly EcoFair at Cherry Street Pier this Saturday will offer eco-conscious Philadelphians workshops, resources and ideas on how to make positive impacts on the regions sustainability.  For […] The post New map offers transit-based guide to Philly green spaces appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Philadelphia is often hailed as one of the greatest music cities in the country. Genres such as R&B, soul, rock, funk, disco, and hip-hop can all trace their roots to […] The post Ten legendary jazz musicians from Philadelphia you should know appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Its been a long time since so few Philadelphia residents turned out for a presidential primary election. Only 17.7% of registered voters cast a ballot in Tuesdays election, or just […] The post Disappointing Philly primary turnout could be omen for repeat in November appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Primary election results are in Eugene DePasquale wins the crowded contest for the Democratic nomination for state attorney general while Dave Sunday took the Republican nod.  It was a double win for Malcolm Kenyatta […] The post Primary results; Made-to-order theatre; Weekly gun violence brief | Morning roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Its out with the Ancient and in with the divine at 1726 Chestnut St., with last Tuesdays opening of Sura Indian Bistro. The restaurant is the latest endeavor from the […] The post Sura Indian Bistro brings a mosaic of regional flavors to Center City appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Everyone knows what to do in a restaurant, says theater professional Kathryn KC MacMillan. First the menu, she said. Choose and order what you want — from cocktails and appetizers […] The post A new taste for Philly theater: Tiny Dynamite offers performances made-to-order appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Voting in Pennsylvanias primary election appears to be going smoothly today, according to election integrity monitors, with only a few reports of minor hiccups amid apparently low turnout through mid-afternoon. […] The post Election observers report only minor hiccups in primary election voting appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Baseballs a funny game. Was it really just a week ago we were complaining that the Phillies had failed once again to get off to the fast start they promised […] The post Dont look now, but the red-hot Phillies are suddenly dominating appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Everything you need to know on Primary Day  Today’s the day. Polls will be open through 8 p.m. for the Pennsylvania Primary. Not sure who is in the running? Catch […] The post Primary election arrives; Ballot problems; Boyle warrant withdrawn | Morning roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Did you cast a mail or absentee ballot for the April 23 primary election? Check the lists of names below to make sure there isnt a problem with the ballot […] The post Check if your Philly mail ballot is one of hundreds that needs fixing to be counted appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

City Council votes to expand protections for contract workers Thousands of workers who keep Center City office buildings running may have more job security than ever after City Council passed an […] The post Worker protections; Financial aid extension; Jenkintown SEPTA redesign | Morning roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Philly manufacturer of military robot dogs is a target of protests The frequent pro-Palestinian marches and protests that activists have held in Philadelphia over the past few months have recently found […] The post Robot dog protest; Space for queer women; Soaring STI rates | Morning roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

The frequent pro-Palestinian marches and protests that activists have held in Philadelphia over the past few months have recently found a new target: Ghost Robotics. The company designs and manufactures […] The post Philly manufacturer of military robot dogs is a target of Gaza war protests appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

From lesbian event groups to queer clay communities to WLW camps, Phillys sapphic scene keeps itself afloat despite the three-year lack of a lesbian bar in the city. Toasted Walnut […] The post Cultivating spaces for queer women in Philly appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.