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Should we be putting pickles on our cheesesteaks?
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Whenever a friend who’s never visited Philly comes to town, there’s always three items […] The post Should we be putting pickles on our cheesesteaks? appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY. Read full article →
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Philly Coffee Festival bringing dozens of specialty roasters to the 23rd Street Armory
Dozens of specialty roasters will gather at the 23rd Street Armory for the Philly Coffee Festival on Oct. 17-18, with tastings and live entertainment. Read full article →
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Eagles mailbag: What backup could end up starting by season’s end?
Philadelphia Eagles training camp is in the books, and the start of the NFL season is only three days away, so let’s do a mailbag or two, shall we? Thanks as always for doing half the work for me. Read full article →
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Pa. GOP lawmakers explore increased public health reporting for tick-borne diseases
New legislation would require health care practitioners in Pennsylvania to report cases of babesiosis, a rare malaria-like disease that is spread by deer ticks, the same species responsible for most cases of Lyme disease. It would also require medical professionals to complete continuing education on tick-borne disease diagnosis and treatment. Read full article →
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Philly school district bet big on its new reading curriculum, but implementation has been tricky
The Philadelphia school district bet big on its new reading curriculum, but teachers and experts say the lessons from EL Education don’t effectively teach young students phonics. Read full article →
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Five college prospects who could interest the Eagles in the 2027 NFL Draft
During the college football season each year, as long as you’re watching the games, we point out five players each week to keep an eye on who make logical sense for the Philadelphia Eagles in the following year’s NFL Draft. Read full article →
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Utility executives and cybersecurity experts warn Pa. lawmakers of growing threats
Utility executives and cybersecurity experts warn Pennsylvania lawmakers about growing threats and agree that investments in cybersecurity have become nearly as necessary as spending on infrastructures. Read full article →
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Philly reports its first West Nile Virus cases of 2026; here’s how to avoid mosquito bites
Philadelphia has reported its first four cases of West Nile Virus of the year on Friday. The mosquito-borne illness can cause severe symptoms in some people. Here’s how to prevent mosquitos from breeding and avoid bites. Read full article →
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Christmas Village shoppers no longer will be allowed to enter booths
To make Philly’s Christmas Village compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, sales counters and other barriers will be added to most booths, making them inaccessible to shoppers and requiring sellers to help customers select merchandise. Read full article →
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Fishtown vintage market will bring 50+ local vendors to Frankford Avenue
More than 50 local vendors will set up in Fishtown on Sept. 13 for a free outdoor market featuring vintage goods, art, food and drink specials. Read full article →