As city looks to cap Vine Street Expressway, it seeks Chinatown community feedback As the city plans the next chapter in development the $160 million capping of I-676 between […] The post I-676’s future; Cheesesteak ambassadors; Weekly gun violence brief | Morning roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Drew Murray is one of those Philadelphians who is always helping out. When people ask him how they can pitch in, he answers they should volunteer in their own neighborhood. […] The post For Phambassadors, It’s about letting our passion out there for everybody to know and see appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Life sciences uncertainty leaves this UCity project on pause and residents frustrated A 200,000-square-foot lot on Market Street in Philadelphia is shovel-ready for University Citys next big life sciences […] The post Science project on pause; Wedding stroll; Foster care horror story | Morning roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

On a windy spring Sunday morning, city officials and local volunteers gathered at the 10th Street Plaza atop the Vine Street Expressway to set up the latest in a series […] The post As city looks to cap Vine Street Expressway, it seeks Chinatown community feedback appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Its official: Kosuke and Tomomi Chujo of Nihonbashi Philly have landed in Philadelphia and are ready to serve up some cheesesteaks. The Tokyo couple first came to the City of […] The post Nihonbashi Phillys Tomomi and Kosuke Chujo talk cheesesteaks ahead of their first-ever Philly pop-up appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Spring is here and, as it gets warmer, Phillys sidewalks are already teeming with runners trying to shake off the winter rust, or those who signed up for the Broad […] The post Billy Penn’s comprehensive guide to the many run groups in and around Philly appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

With spring finally here, it’s time to dig out your running shoes and hit the sidewalks, parks and trails that the area has on offer.    If youre new to the […] The post 11 great places to get out and run in Philly appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Saquon Barkley? Going. Jalen Hurts? Not. That seemed to be the initial scorecard as the Super Bowl champion Eagles prepared to visit the White House at 4 p.m. this afternoon, […] The post Barkley catches ride to White House with president; Hurts reportedly will sit out visit appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

A wedding is supposed to be one of the most important days of your life but getting there can be overwhelming. With a seemingly endless list of vendors, venues […] The post Old Citys Wedding Stroll returns Wednesday to help couples with all their planning needs appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Weve kept our eye on the 10-day forecast and were finally confident enough to say it: Spring is finally here!  After you put away the puffy jacket and break out […] The post Warmth has entered the chat! Here are 27 ways to get outdoors this spring appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

In Kensington, basketball league offers hope Tyreek Counts had an idea to use basketball as a way to combat violence in Kensington and throughout the city. So last year, […] The post Kensington hoops; Germantown jazz; 27 things to do outdoors | Morning roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Everybody should get a moment like Jihaad Campbell. To have millions of people experience it with you has to be wild. The University of Alabama linebacker and South Jersey native […] The post Eagles trade up for Camden native Jihaad Campbell in the NFL Drafts first round appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Weve kept our eye on the 10-day forecast and were finally confident enough to say it: Spring is finally here!  After you put away the puffy jacket and break out […] The post Warmth has entered the chat! Your guide to getting outdoors appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Tyreek Counts had an idea to use basketball as a way to combat violence in Kensington and throughout the city. So last year, he pulled together a group to […] The post Free basketball league in Kensington offers alternative to violence appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Maybe itll be different when The Return of Benjamin Lay, opens here in May, but actor Mark Povinelli has his theories about why its been such an uphill battle for […] The post The Return of Benjamin Lay gives big props to one of historys Little People appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Dugan skips DA debate, leaving Krasner alone at the mic A district attorney candidate debate turned into an hour-long questioning of incumbent Larry Krasner after challenger Patrick Dugan declined to […] The post Krasner on Krasner; Deportation defense funds; Orchestra’s new CEO | Morning roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Germantown has long played a meaningful role in Phillys jazz scene, nurturing homegrown talent at local clubs, churches and community centers. However, over the last few decades, especially since the […] The post Germantown aims to hit a high note with brand-new jazz festival this weekend appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

A district attorney candidate debate turned into an hour-long questioning of incumbent Larry Krasner after challenger Patrick Dugan declined to participate in the event Tuesday night. Dugans decision not to […] The post Dugan skips DA debate, leaving Krasner alone at the mic appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.