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Philly’s best parks are a SEPTA ride away, and ‘Getting to Green: Routes to Roots’ has the map for it
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Mural Arts Philadelphia’s “Getting to Green: Routes to Roots” project has updated its free […] The post Philly’s best parks are a SEPTA ride away, and ‘Getting to Green: Routes to Roots’ has the map for it appeared first…
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‘Mamma Mia!’ will bring ABBA hits and a Greek island wedding to Philly
“Mamma Mia!” brings its Greek island wedding story and ABBA soundtrack to Philadelphia’s Academy of Music from Sept. 29 through Oct. 4. Read full article →
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Openings and closings: Poe teases a new sandwich joint and a consignment store is coming to Manayunk
Philly businesses that recently announced openings include Poe’s Sandwich Shop, Fishtown Books and Eleanor’s Consignment. Meanwhile, the Academy of Natural Sciences is closing after nearly 200 years. Read full article →
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John Doughtery’s federal prison sentence commuted by President Trump
John Dougherty, the former Philly labor union leader convicted of bribery and embezzlement charges, had his six-year prison sentence commuted by President Trump, his attorney say. Johnny Doc is being released early so he can care for his sick wife. Read full article →
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A hidden entrance will lead to a one-night 1920s speakeasy party in Philly
The Blind Tiger Speakeasy Party will bring hot jazz, burlesque, Prohibition-era cocktails and a hidden entrance to Philadelphia on Sept. 11. Read full article →
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Philly race medal artist; Academy museum closure update; Trump commutes Johnny Doc | Morning Roundup
#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY One man’s trash is another’s sidewalk art(Photo by @bookczuk) Philly runs on medals: The race bling runners can’t resist There’s a lot Philly runners will endure for […] The post Philly race medal artist; Academy museum closure update; Trump commutes Johnny Doc | Morning Roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.…
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The Flyers are coming back, and for the first time in forever, with expectations
The Flyers clicked and made a playoff breakthrough that captured Philadelphia’s belief again. Now comes the hard part: sustaining it, and pushing it further. Read full article →
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Burlington Stores to move headquarters from South Jersey to Philly
Burlington Stores is moving its corporate headquarters from South Jersey to Philadelphia, bringing about 2,000 jobs to 3151 Market St. The Discount retail chain is investing $371 million for the move, which will start in 2028. Read full article →
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Here’s what we know about the Academy of Natural Sciences museum’s closure
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University’s museum is closing at the end […] The post Here’s what we know about the Academy of Natural Sciences museum’s closure appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY. Read full article…
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GLP-1 meds cause more hair loss than other drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes, Penn study finds
GLP-1 medications cause more hair loss than other types of type 2 diabetes drugs, according to a University of Pennsylvania study based on the data of more than 50,000 people. Read full article →