#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Shades of green in West Kensington(Photo by@thetinybun) At 30th Street Station, its Pret, Dunkin and a tiny vegan stand from West Philly As the train […] The post 30th Street Station’s vegan eats; E-sports at city libraries; Speed cameras on Broad | Morning roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

For more than a century, Columbus Day was a chance for Italian Americans to celebrate their heritage. In 2021, responding to a wave of protests about the murder of George […] The post Court reinstates Columbus Day, but all agree there should be an Indigenous Peoples Day appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

30th Street Station is one of Phillys grandest buildings with neoclassical corinthian columns and an ornate art deco interior. However, renovations to keep the building looking fresh have left […] The post At 30th Street Station, its Pret, Dunkin’ and one tiny vegan stand holding its own appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Let your Philly phlag fly(Photo by@barbhmphilly) ChesCo lawmaker suggests Philly-area tax revenue should serve Philly-area concerns As the SEPTA funding crisis nears a breaking point and sparks protests, state Rep. Melissa […] The post Rethinking SEPTA funding; Clark Park upgrade; Weekly gun violence brief | Morning roundup ...

Video games are sometimes viewed as a solo activity. For esports companies like Nerd Street, challenging that assumption is a priority, said Aaron Talasnik, the companys EVP of commercial operations […] The post The great equalizer: Philly esports leagues come to citys libraries this fall appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Iron and ivy(Photo by@bhalda) Kensington library offers alternative while public libraries are closed While two nearby public libraries are closed, a Kensington nonprofit has stepped into […] The post Kensington nonprofit’s library; Tailgate cookbook from former Eagles chef | Morning roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Fly, recipes, fly! A cookbook from a former chef of the Philadelphia Eagles is landing in bookstores on August 26. Kickoff Kitchen, from chef Tim Lopez, is a celebration of […] The post Former Eagles chef offers a bit of tailgate heaven: classic recipes from every NFL city appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

For more than two decades, The Simple Way has been strong in its mission to help Kensington residents. Located on the corner of Potter and East Westmoreland streets, the nonprofit […] The post Kensington library offers alternative while public libraries are closed appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY The bases are empty at Broad at Fitzwater(Photo by@gpatomk) A week out, SEPTA cuts loom: Will they affect you? Senate Republicans’ plan last week to use […] The post SEPTA cuts a week away; Drone art show coming; City and police union reach deal | Morning roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

An artistic drone light show is soaring into Philadelphia later this month. Drones have a bit of a mixed reputation. They fly around, sometimes invading our airspace or delivering our […] The post Artistic drones are headed to Philly on August 29-30 and they dance to Vivaldi appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

(Editor’s note: Originally published July 25. updated Aug. 17.) The outcomes that SEPTA officials have described as a “doomsday scenario is now just one week away. The Pennsylvania state Senate […] The post A week out, SEPTA cuts loom: Will they affect you? appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Philadelphia is a town that loves its history, but not every bit of it gets the same amount of attention. More than four decades ago, Louis Massaiah saw a need […] The post We can never say we cannot do anything: Lessons from the North Philadelphia Historical Festival appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Ninth Street will come alive with music, dance, and flavors from across Latin America on Sunday, August 17, as the Fiesta Futbolera festival returns for its second year. The celebration […] The post Fiesta Futbolera returns to Ninth Street with expanded lineup this weekend appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Swimming together(Photo by@photolope) Demasking ICE: Immigration advocates rally with elected officials to support legislation Dozens gathered outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Philadelphia […] The post ICE mask protests; How to Fringe; FDR Park reno fight continues | Morning roundup appeared first on ...

Good Lord, its massive. And believe me, the organizers of the monthlong, 1,197-performance, 340-separate-show extravaganza that is Septembers Philadelphia Fringe Festival struggle with it, too shows in 96 locations, […] The post ‘Looking to build relationships’: This years Fringe blurs lines between artists, audience appeared first on Billy Penn at ...

The English Premier League, the most popular club soccer league in the world, kicks off this Friday with Liverpool taking on Bournemouth at 3 p.m. ET. For many in the […] The post A Philly guide to watching the English Premier League appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY The world is spinning / What happens when it stops(Photo by@artfreddy) Chinatown Stitch design advances despite funding cancellation Designs for the Chinatown Stitch highway cap project […] The post Chinatown Stitch update; Philly tacos in Poland; Teacher walkout looms | Morning roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.