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When author Ian Fleming was searching for a name for his spy character, he found it on the cover of a birding guide, writes Avi…
Philadelphia Eagles’ Jason Kelce, Jordan Mailata, and Lane Johnson are back with another Christmas album and Billy Penn’s Asha Prihar got the chance to…
Experts are weighing in from all over on Wawa’s new pizza offering, but what does the average Wawa customer think?’
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One of Philadelphia’s biggest exports comes in a small but tasty package: bubble gum, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for Billy Penn at WHYY.
It…
The sinking of the RMS Titanic 111 years ago on April 15, 1912, left its mark on the ultra-wealthy Widener family here in Philadelphia…
You may remember I’m certifying in open-water scuba diving.
You may also remember I’m afraid of swimming over large objects, like whales…
Penn Valley native and billionaire developer David Adelman is the man leading the push to build a new 76ers arena in Center City, writes Jordan…
Horace Mann Bond, who earned his degree from Lincoln University at just 18 years old, became the first Black president at his alma mater, the…
A number of SEPTA Regional Rail riders have been double-charged on their Key cards for trips to Center City due to a bug in…
Many Kennett Square residents want to make sure that the town’s critical role in the history of the Underground Railroad is not forgotten, writes…
Throughout the decades, the 215 area code has become an instant cultural identifier for the Philadelphia region, writes Max Marin for Billy Penn.
Philadelphia and…
Owing to supply-chain delays, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has issued a mandate that limits purchasing of various upscale champagnes, cognacs, tequilas, and…
There’s been plenty of confusion and frustration over a virtual reality art exhibit supposedly coming to the Tower Theater in Upper Darby, writes Michaela…
Viewers of the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials were privy to an entertainment bonus: the signature dance routines performed by Erdenheim native Sierra Schmidt, writes…
Despite being demoted by the University of Pennsylvania, Abington scientist Dr. Katalin Karikó persisted in continuing work on her mRNA research that proved crucial in…
Inspired by the troupe’s optimism, West Chester-based Windish Music and Productions has donated a set of new drums to Tony “Tone” Royster and…
Millions of people around the world followed Santa’s path on Christmas Eve thanks to technology developed by Exton-based Analytical Graphics Incorporated and its…
The Monkey & The Elephant, a coffee shop in Philadelphia founded by Wayne native Lisa Miccolis, helps young adults find employment after they have aged…
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