Republican members of Congress came to Philadelphia Friday to bash District Attorney Larry Krasner over the citys crime woes and give a platform to the family members of local police […] The post U.S. House committee holds Philly field hearing on crime appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Larry Bowa considered it once.  After a delightful series of off-day Mondays in 2001, the Phillies starting rotation had grown accustomed to a certain amount of rest. They had gone […] The post Hittin Season: Whats in an extra day of rest for Phillies pitchers? appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Philly community college needs more funding, staff testify Low-cost classes provided by the Community College of Philadelphia are critical for impoverished residents who already struggle to stay in school because […] The post Community College funding; Jim’s Steaks reopens; Fairmount homeless shelter expands | Morning roundup appeared first on Billy ...

This Saturday is the Citys inaugural Philly Double Dutch Day, and the group that helped it come to be is celebrating the best way they know how, by jumping together […] The post Philly Girls Jump celebrate Double Dutch Day with an Awbury Park bash Saturday appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Low-cost classes provided by the Community College of Philadelphia are critically important for impoverished residents trying to better their lives, but many struggle to stay in school because they cant […] The post Tax the rich. Philly community college faculty call for better funding. appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Dennis McCausland still remembers the first of countless visits to Jims Steaks, when he was a 12-year-old tagging along with his older brother, as well as the first cheesesteak he […] The post New beginnings at Jims Steaks on South Street appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Read this story in English here A las 6 de la maana del 24 de enero, Carlos Aparicio se despert con la noticia de que su nombre y su restaurante […] The post En El Chingn, los sabores de Puebla ponen al chef mexicano Carlos Aparicio en el mapa appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Lea esta historia en espaol aqu At 6 a.m. on January 24, Carlos Aparicio awoke to the news that his name and restaurant were for the first time on the […] The post At El Chingn, the flavors of Puebla, Mexico put Chef Carlos Aparicio on the map appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Phillys foot traffic recovery stalls with emptier Center City offices A lack of commuters meant 8.1 million square feet of empty office space in 2023, up from 4.2 million in 2019, […] The post Empty offices; Top regional theater; “Walk audits” around Philly | Morning roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

A dance performance is much more than just bodies in motion, with legs and arms that form what seems like impossibly straight lines as they express feeling and story. Beyond […] The post Pancaking shoes: Ballet dancers search for dancewear to match their skin tone appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Tyrese Maxeys three-pointer from near midcourt in the closing seconds of regulation Tuesday pushed the contest against the Knicks to overtime and an eventual Sixers win. That set the stage […] The post Home court advantage: Sixers owners buying 2,000 Game 6 tickets to keep out Knicks fans appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Phillys planning a new celebration on the real independence day A brand-new family-oriented patriotic celebration with a parade, free concerts, restaurant deals and extended museum hours is coming to Old […] The post July 2 festivities; Solar powered city; Weekly gun violence report | Morning roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Philly has plenty of great theater offerings this month, but spring has sprung, and it is time to get out of town and see whats playing nearby.   Why stop at […] The post Take a trip outside Philly to discover the regions rich theater options appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

A brand-new family-oriented patriotic celebration with a parade, free concerts, restaurant deals and extended museum hours is coming to Old City this year just a couple days before Phillys […] The post Move over, July 4: Philly’s planning a new celebration on the real independence day appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Its time for Mike Trout to leave Los Angeles. Seriously, what is he still doing there? Since arriving on the scene as a stud 19-year-old top prospect for the Los […] The post Hittin Season: Its time for Mike Trout to leave Los Angeles appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Old City parking garage floated by city as “pilot” bus terminal The saga of the citys wandering bus terminal for Greyhound, Megabus and other intercity carriers continues, with the latest […] The post Bus terminal in Old City?; State police body cams; School board contracts | Morning roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

The citys wandering bus terminal for Greyhound, Megabus and other intercity carriers may soon be moving to a Philadelphia Parking Authority garage on 2nd Street near Walnut Street in Old […] The post As the bus turns: New proposal for intercity bus stop is Old City parking garage appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Brown holds narrow lead over Green for 10th District House A few votes remain to be counted in a hotly contested Pa. House primary race in West Philly, but it appears […] The post Close count; Encampment demands; Virtual pop at Temple | Morning roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

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.