Billy Penn at WHYY: Local news for Philadelphia, by Philadelphia
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Who's involved? What's the timeline? All the details about the …
WEBJul 21, 2022 · The 76ers have their eyes set on building a new arena in the middle of Philadelphia. With a launch slated for the next decade, the proposed site is part of the Fashion District (former Gallery ...
Pennsylvania primary candidates guide to who’s who - Billy Penn …
WEBJan 22, 2024 · Democratic candidates for Pennsylvania Attorney General, January 2024. From left, top row, Keir Bradford-Grey, Eugene DePasquale, Joe Khan. Bottom row, Jared Solomon, Jack Stollsteimer.
Inside Philly’s 40-year war on homeless encampments - Billy Penn …
WEBFeb 23, 2021 · In the spring of 1988, a group of people experiencing homelessness entered a string of long-vacant properties in Northeast Philadelphia, set up camp, and hung cardboard signs in the windows that ...
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.
I-95 rebuild in Philadelphia: Map, timeline, everything we know
WEBJun 11, 2023 · The highway remains closed in both directions around the collapse. Southbound I-95 motorists can go as far south as Exit 30 (Cottman Avenue), according to PennDOT, and northbound motorists can go ...
Jimmies vs. Sprinkles: Why Philly fights over what we call an ice …
WEBMar 20, 2017 · Just Born, the Brooklyn-founded, Bethlehem-based company best known as the creator of Peeps, claims it invented the topping back in the 1930s, and coined the “jimmies” name.
Philadelphia train travel guide: Routes from 30th Street Station
WEBJun 23, 2023 · There’s frequent daily service to cities like New York City and Washington D.C., from whence you could take a day trip or transfer to train lines that can take you to further-flung destinations.
Colorful pics from the 60th anniversary Philadelphia Folk Festival, …
WEBAug 21, 2022 · Three generations of Berkheimers and Sciarras set up camp Thursday at Old Pool Farm and prepared to make dinner. In the late afternoon, the 80-acre fairgrounds in Upper Salford Township were ...
Philly LGBTQ history: An overview of the city’s legacy of pride
WEBJun 12, 2021 · After a year off for COVID, Philly Pride 2021 will be held Labor Day weekend, three months later than usual.. The event, which usually takes place during Pride Month in June, welcomes at least ...