Billy Penn at WHYY: Local news for Philadelphia, by Philadelphia
WEBSeptember 5, 2024. Olympic gold, marriage proposal on live TV. Justin Best had quite a summer — all in a week. The Kennett Square native checked a lot of boxes in Paris. We spoke with him recently.
Inquirer cartoonist Signe Wilkinson is retiring after 35 years of ...
WEBDec 29, 2020 · Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist Signe Wilkinson is retiring from the Philadelphia Inquirer at the end of the year, where she spent three decades chronicling the city’s woes ...
William Penn’s plan: How Philly became a model for American cities
WEBOct 27, 2019 · The location. Like many great stories, Philadelphia’s origin starts with settling a debt. In March of 1681, King Charles II couldn’t afford to pay back some money he owed to Penn’s dad.
10 things to know about Zahav, named best restaurant in America
WEBMay 8, 2019 · It’s a challenge he welcomes, however. “We’re gonna use this to hopefully keep getting better,” Cook said. “I love what we have here, it’s a special place.”. Here’s 10 things to ...
Jimmies vs. Sprinkles: Why Philly fights over what we call an ice …
WEBMar 20, 2017 · Muhammad has noticed that older customers are usually the ones who use jimmies to mean chocolate and sprinkles to mean rainbow. But overall, it’s a commonly discussed issue. “A lot of people ...
With paddle boats and Philly’s largest outdoor restaurant, Penn’s ...
WEBMay 29, 2022 · The area is only in the early stages of a planned $2.2 billion overhaul, which will bring 3.3 million square feet of new development including mixed-use towers, ground-floor retail, and a new ...
'Nothing left uncarved': A guide to the 250 sculptures on …
WEBJun 14, 2021 · Atop Philadelphia City Hall is a bronze sculpture that stands 36 feet tall. Its 53,000 pounds form a representation of one of the most famous historical figures in Philly. You know, the guy who ...
Mummers 101: Everything you need to know about Philly's …
WEBDec 30, 2021 · The Mummers Parade has been an annual Philly tradition since 1901. But even if you live in Philadelphia, the event, its purpose, and its myriad divisions can be difficult to grasp — especially ...
How to get a library card in Philly (and everything you can do if …
WEBJul 25, 2022 · Applying online. Signing up online is a pretty quick process. Just go to the Free Library’s website, and click “Get a Library Card,” and then select the option to apply online. Once you fill ...
Marijuana in Philadelphia: After 5 years of medical, what’s next?
WEBJul 3, 2023 · 1,825 practitioners have been approved to prescribe medical marijuana. $7.3 billion in total sales across 31 million transactions. $109.5 million in Pa. tax revenue over the life of the program ...
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