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‘Hunger Games’ trucks roll through Philly with cryptic message
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Peeking out the window of the WHYY office, I saw a row of five trucks […] The post ‘Hunger Games’ trucks roll through Philly with cryptic message appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY. Read full article →
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Eagles film review: Zack Baun was a beast Week 1 vs. the Commanders
In the Philadelphia Eagles’ Week 1 win over the Washington Commanders, Zack Baun had 12 tackles (one for loss), and a couple of pass breakups, which are very good stats, but certainly not otherworldly. But anywhere the ball went, he just seemed to be there. We took a look at Baun’s game on Sunday, and…
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13 things to do in Philly and the suburbs this weekend
Find things to do around Philadelphia this weekend, including XPoNential Music Festival, Sausage Fest, the Hero Thrill Show and Hagley Car Show. Read full article →
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This Philly fountain has a typo. Should anyone fix it?
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Every day, Philadelphians and tourists alike run up and down the stairs of the Philadelphia […] The post This Philly fountain has a typo. Should anyone fix it? appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY. Read full article →
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Data center protest and task force; Museum of the Philadelphian; SEPTA trolley accessibility | Morning Roundup
#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Busy sidewalks, city sidewalks(Photo by @denisewalksphilly) Data center growth draws protests, a new city task force and warnings of blackouts Data center growth will likely increase the risk of […] The post Data center protest and task force; Museum of the Philadelphian; SEPTA trolley accessibility | Morning Roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at…
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‘SNL’ is on a run of picking hosts with ties to the area. Here are some of the show’s most memorable Philly-themed skits
With ‘Saturday Night Live’ announcing Villanova graduate Jalen Brunson and Mechanicsburg native Shane Gillis will be hosts in Season 52, here’s a look back at some of the show’s most memorable Philly-themed sketches. Read full article →
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Legendary fashion designer Bob Mackie was a favorite of Sabrina Carpenter, Pink
Fashion designer Bob Mackie, who died Monday at 87, dressed divas like Cher, Tina Turner and Marilyn Monroe. His clients also included Pennsylvania natives Sabrina Carpenter, Pink and Taylor Swift. Read full article →
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40 minutes from Center City, this $11 million Bucks County estate has its own private sports complex
Beyond luxury lies rarity. Merrick Farm is a legacy estate whose extraordinary craftsmanship, architectural integrity, and uncompromising execution place it among a class of residences that are simply irreplaceable. Read full article →
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Philly police to fire officer who failed to help man moments before he was fatally struck by vehicle
The Philadelphia Police Department announced it will fire an unnamed officer who left a man lying in a bike lane moments before he was fatally struck by a vehicle in Olney, Commissioner Kevin Bethel said Monday. Read full article →
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Free Philadelphia Fall Arts Fest will bring 20+ performances to the Kimmel Center
Philadelphia Fall Arts Fest returns Sept. 19 with 20+ free performances, more than 60 arts groups, Broadway, dance and Kimmel Center tours. Read full article →