As Black History Month continues through February, the Philadelphia Historic Districts 52 Weeks of Firsts will reflect for a second of week on the citys role in the struggle for […] The post African American Museum in Philadelphia commemorates America’s 1st abolitionist society for Historic District’s yearlong project appeared first on Billy Penn at ...

#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Silhouette selfie in the snow(Photo by@phrankied) Mayor Parker promises white glove treatment for companies with major job-creation plans Mayor Cherelle Parker is hoping to boost new […] The post New city business program; V-Day business bump?; Krasner for mayor? | Morning Roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Waiting for spring(Photo by@mediumsizeddeal) Joe Frazier statue approved to move from South Philly to the Art Museum The Philadelphia Art Commission approved the proposal to move […] The post Joe Frazier statue at the PMA; Galentine’s events; Street safety news | Morning Roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Read the news one outrage, one calamity after another. And yes, the arts often lean into the hard questions of the day, probing in a way that journalism cant […] The post Blues for an Alabama Sky is a celebration of Harlem Renaissance and Black resilience appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Jeff Hornstein has been involved in neighborhood groups since 2005, when he lived in Queen Village. He moved to Northern Liberties in 2019, where he is now president of the […] The post Want to be more involved in your neighborhood but don’t know the difference between a civic association and an RCO? Let us help appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Many Philly restaurants had to close their doors for a day or two in late January, thanks to the huge blizzard that hit the Northeast U.S. Weeks later, as we […] The post Will Valentines Day 2026 help Philly restaurants snap out of a winter slump? appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Mayor Cherelle Parker is hoping to boost new business and job creation in the city by offering white glove treatment to companies who need help navigating the citys regulatory labyrinth. […] The post Mayor Cherelle Parker promises ‘white glove’ treatment for companies with major job-creation plans appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

The Philadelphia Art Commission approved the proposal to move the statue of former heavyweight champion, Smokin’ Joe Frazier from its current location in front of Stateside Live! to the base […] The post Smokin’ Joe Frazier statue gets approval to move on up from South Philly to the Art Museum appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Do not walk on the water at the Philadelphia Navy Yard(Photo by@therowhousecity) I dont need my history erased: Hundreds rally for return of Presidents House slavery […] The post President’s House protest; Lunar New Year events; Weekly gun violence brief | Morning Roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

You dont have to be in a relationship to enjoy Valentines season. Plenty of love-themed events in Philly this February will be inclusive and out of the box. Whether you […] The post Single on Valentines Day? Philly has plenty of Galentines parties and irreverent events to keep things fun this week appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Hundreds of people attended a rally Wednesday afternoon at the Presidents House site on Independence Mall to demand the return of the slavery exhibit that was abruptly removed by members […] The post ‘I don’t need my history erased’: Rally for return of Presidents House slavery exhibit draws hundreds to Independence Mall appeared first on Billy Penn ...

#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Wawa in winter(Photo by@denisewalksphilly) Why Phillys warm-up wont save us (yet) Philadelphia is flirting with something that feels downright balmy this week: daytime highs nudging close […] The post Snow persists; Philly Super Bowl ties; Pennie enrollment drops | Morning Roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

With the Rocky Statue moving permanently to the top of the (checks for latest name change) Philadelphia Museum of Art steps with a brief stint in the museum before […] The post ‘Smokin’ Joe Frazier statue could move to beside the Art Museum steps, replacing the Rocky statue appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

So, Super Bowl 60 happened.  The Seattle Seahawks thumped the New England Patriots 29-13, in a game that can most kindly be described as a spectacle for fans of near […] The post Sugar cane bushes and Super Bowl ads: How Philly repped during Sunday night’s game appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Philadelphia is flirting with something that feels downright balmy this week: daytime highs nudging close to 40 degrees, starting Tuesday. Cue the hopeful looks at dirty snowbanks, the optimistic Instagram […] The post Why Phillys warm-up wont save you from the frozen slushie that is our city (yet) appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Winter warning(Photo by@postcardsfromsouthphilly) Historic Center City church gets massive makeover Rev. Robin Hynicka, pastor to the Arch Street United Methodist Church near City Hall, says his […] The post Historic church makeover; Booklover’s Guide to Philly; FDR Park lawsuit update | Morning Roundup appeared first on Billy ...

The Year of the Fire Horse begins Tuesday, Feb. 17, and continues for two weeks (and longer, beginning with pre-new year preparations the week before!), bringing firecrackers, lion dances, fresh […] The post Welcome the Year of the Fire Horse: Events, shopping, symbols and more about Lunar New Year appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Tina Long has been a bookworm since she was little. For most of her life, she dreamt of opening a bookstore.  I had dreamt that it would be something you […] The post Bookstores, book clubs and book-ish events: A booklovers guide to Philly appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

The Philadelphia Historic Districts 52 Weeks of Firsts begins its second month of historical highlights with Mother Bethel AME Church, the African Methodist Episcopal congregation created back in 1794. You […] The post Mother Bethel AME spotlights Black history as 52 Weeks of Firsts series continues appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.