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Save the Academy rally; Pickles on cheesesteaks?; Philly apartments shrink | Morning Roundup
#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Sturgeon moon from Blackhorse Alley(Photo by @jrwvk) Save the Academy protest rally planned for today Fans and supporters of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University […] The post Save the Academy rally; Pickles on cheesesteaks?; Philly apartments shrink | Morning Roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY. Read full…
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Eagles-Commanders preview: 5 things to watch
The Philadelphia Eagles are 5-0 in Week 1 games under Nick Sirianni, and will try to stay perfect against their division rival, the Washington Commanders. Here are our five things to watch. Read full article →
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Philly Fringe shows explore joys and trials of fatherhood
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Look around. Nearly one in four people you see on the streets of Philadelphia […] The post Philly Fringe shows explore joys and trials of fatherhood appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY. Read full article →
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Eastern State Penitentiary’s first artist-in-residence offers ‘ReVision’ of life behind bars
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Cody Stuhltrager had all the requirements to be Eastern State Penitentiary’s first artist-in-residence: he […] The post Eastern State Penitentiary’s first artist-in-residence offers ‘ReVision’ of life behind bars appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY. Read full article →
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Philly author chronicles 1851 standoff in Lancaster County that some historians consider the first battle of Civil War
The 1851 Christiana Resistance is the subject of ‘The Ballad of the Fugitive William Parker.’ The new nonfiction book, out Sept. 8, is the latest from Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz, author of ‘Dr. Mütter’s Marvels.’ Read full article →
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10 awards from Phillies’ epic four-game split with Braves
It was the biggest regular season series of the year in South Philly, and it didn’t disappoint. Read full article →
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In need of a fall read? These 8 new books from Philly authors explore everything from witchcraft to Penn’s history
Looking for your next read? Check out these eight books from Philadelphia-area authors, from historical dives to tales of werewolves to a mystery in the Montana wilderness. Read full article →
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‘Getting to Green’ parks card deck maps; Veterans at Philly Fringe; No weekend trolleys | Morning Roundup
#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY To the workers(Photo by @billlent) Philly’s best parks are a SEPTA ride away Mural Arts Philadelphia’s “Getting to Green: Routes to Roots” project has updated its free […] The post ‘Getting to Green’ parks card deck maps; Veterans at Philly Fringe; No weekend trolleys | Morning Roundup appeared first on Billy Penn…
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Philly weekly events calendar: September 7 to 13
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. 🏙️ Billy Penn City Guide✏️ Philly Quizzo guide🎭 Philly Fringe Fest guide🍓 Farmers market guide✊🏾 Black […] The post Philly weekly events calendar: September 7 to 13 appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY. Read full article →
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These Philly Fringe shows focus on veterans stories with parallels to Iran, Vietnam and beyond
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. The horror roared back – the burned bodies, the amputations, the blast injuries, and […] The post These Philly Fringe shows focus on veterans stories with parallels to Iran, Vietnam and beyond appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.…