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The Academy of Natural Sciences is closing its museum after over two centuries. Here are some exhibits to see while you can.
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. The news of the impending closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel […] The post The Academy of Natural Sciences is closing its museum after over two centuries. Here are some exhibits to see while you can.…
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U.S. Constitution set the tone for American democracy – and it was signed in Philly
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. On Sept. 17, 1787, 39 delegates at Independence Hall in Philadelphia signed the U.S. […] The post U.S. Constitution set the tone for American democracy – and it was signed in Philly appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.…
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6ABC taps Philly native to oversee its news department
Action News has hired Nneka Nwosu, a Philadelphia native who has been serving as a vice president at WLS Chicago, to serve as its vice president of news. She replaced Tom Davis, who resigned in March. Read full article →
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Fishtown Pickle Project to open tasting room and brinery in Norris Square
Fishtown Pickle Project, the small business founded by husband-and-wife duo Mike Sicinski and Niki Toscani, will expand next year with a new tasting room and production facility at 1911-13 N. 2nd St. in Norris Square. Read full article →
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Penn grad killed in ‘unprovoked’ stabbing in Times Square
Erin Piacenti, a University of Pennsylvania graduate, was fatally stabbed on Monday afternoon in Times Square. Police say she and Tak Kam were stabbed by Pamela Cisneros in a ‘random and unprovoked attack.’ Cisneros was fatally shot by police. Read full article →
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Academy of Natural Sciences to close; MyChart phishing scam; Weekly gun violence brief | Morning Roundup
#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Side-by-side in the Italian Market (Photo by @karenbenson.eyeful) Philadelphia’s Academy of Natural Sciences museum is closing Just shy of its 200th anniversary, the museum of the Academy of […] The post Academy of Natural Sciences to close; MyChart phishing scam; Weekly gun violence brief | Morning Roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at…
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BalletX to offer free classes in ballet, voguing, Lindy Hop and more this season
BalletX will offer free Friday classes in ballet, voguing, Lindy Hop, salsa and other dance styles at its Philadelphia studio from October through June. Read full article →
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Philly moves back application window for 2027-2028 school selection after delay in reporting state test scores
The School District of Philadelphia has moved back the application window for the 2027-2028 school selection process to Oct. 5-Nov. 24 after the state reported delays in the most recent PSSA and Keystone testing scores. Read full article →
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What’s in the air Philly breathes? Find out at the Franklin Institute
The Air We Share comes to the Franklin Institute on Sept. 26 with virtual lungs, live science shows and hands-on air quality activities. Read full article →
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A dam on Neshaminy Creek is being removed to improve fish passage, public safety
The Spring Garden Dam on Neshaminy Creek in Tyler State Park is set to be removed, beginning Sept. 8. It will be the second-largest dam removed in Pennsylvania, following the Oakland Dam on the Susquehanna River. Read full article →