- http://billypenn.com/2026/02/13/...african-american-history/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 ...Posted 2 hours 53 minutes ago - 02/13/26
- http://billypenn.com/2026/02/13/...business-morning-roundup/#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.Posted 3 hours 25 minutes ago - 02/13/26
- http://billypenn.com/2026/02/12/...-guide-morning-roundup-2/#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.Posted 3 hours 46 minutes ago - 02/13/26
- http://billypenn.com/2026/02/13/...ky-brett-ashley-robinson/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.Posted 6 hours 16 minutes ago - 02/13/26
- http://billypenn.com/2026/02/13/...-community-organizations/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.Posted 12 hours 10 seconds ago - 02/13/26
- http://billypenn.com/2026/02/12/...staurants-dining-economy/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.Posted 1 day 1 hour ago - 02/12/26
- http://billypenn.com/2026/02/12/...ber-of-commerce-business/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.Posted 1 day 6 hours ago - 02/12/26
- http://billypenn.com/2026/02/11/...steps-sylvester-stallone/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.Posted 1 day 21 hours ago - 02/11/26
- http://billypenn.com/2026/02/11/...ce-brief-morning-roundup/#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.Posted 2 days 8 hours ago - 02/11/26
- http://billypenn.com/2026/02/11/...tines-philly-events-2026/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.Posted 2 days 11 hours ago - 02/11/26
- http://billypenn.com/2026/02/10/...-protest-slavery-lawsuit/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 ...Posted 2 days 20 hours ago - 02/10/26
- http://billypenn.com/2026/02/10/...rollment-morning-roundup/#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.Posted 3 days 4 hours ago - 02/10/26
- http://billypenn.com/2026/02/10/...steps-sylvester-stallone/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.Posted 3 days 5 hours ago - 02/10/26
- http://billypenn.com/2026/02/09/...ad-bunny-sugar-cane-bush/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.Posted 3 days 22 hours ago - 02/09/26
- http://billypenn.com/2026/02/09/...ly-warmup-slow-snow-melt/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.Posted 3 days 23 hours ago - 02/09/26
- http://billypenn.com/2026/02/09/...k-schene-morning-roundup/#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 ...Posted 3 days 23 hours ago - 02/09/26
- http://billypenn.com/2026/02/09/...pping-food-superstitions/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.Posted 4 days 1 hour ago - 02/09/26
- http://billypenn.com/2026/02/09/...ers-guide-readers-philly/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.Posted 4 days 11 hours ago - 02/09/26
- http://billypenn.com/2026/02/06/...n-methodist-congregation/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.Posted 1 week 1 hour ago - 02/06/26
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