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Pro-Palestine groups announce protests outside of Ed Sheeran concert in Philly
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Problems continue to pile up for the Ed Sheeran concert this Saturday. Local organizations, the […] The post Pro-Palestine groups announce protests outside of Ed Sheeran concert in Philly appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY. Read full article →
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Task force to evaluate potential impacts of data centers in Philly
A task force will evaluate the potential impacts of data centers in Philadelphia and make recommendations to promote ‘responsible development.’ The task force was established Wednesday by Mayor Cherelle Parker. Read full article →
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3 free festivals take over Fishtown this Saturday with Oktoberfest, live music and family activities
Three free Fishtown festivals take place Saturday, Sept. 19, with Frankford Hall Oktoberfest, live music, German beer, mini golf, games and kids activities. Read full article →
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Overbrook High School celebrates 100 years of shaping Philly stars
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Overbrook High School spent the past century turning students into stars — on basketball […] The post Overbrook High School celebrates 100 years of shaping Philly stars appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY. Read full article →
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Philly fountain typo; Anti-gerrymandering push; ‘Zero-waste’ bill proposal | Morning Roundup
#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY The small kingdom of Turtledelphia (Photo by @erin.witman) This Philly fountain has a typo. Should anyone fix it? A typo carved into Philadelphia’s Eli Kirk Price Fountain went […] The post Philly fountain typo; Anti-gerrymandering push; ‘Zero-waste’ bill proposal | Morning Roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY. Read full article →
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Openings & Closings: Center City is getting a bathhouse while Manayunk is losing a beer garden
Philly businesses that recently announced openings include Bathhouse, Aogami omakase bar and Gregg’s boutique. Meanwhile, the PHS Beer Garden in Manayunk is permanently closing next month. Read full article →
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Phillies panic meter: Split with Nationals raises reasons for worry
Philly is fighting tooth and nail in a crowded NL Wild Card hunt and every win inches them closer to clinching — and perhaps to leapfrogging the Cubs for a home series to start their postseason run. Read full article →
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Eagles-Titans Week 2 injury report, with analysis
The Philadelphia Eagles had a couple of big names in Jalen Carter and Cooper DeJean pop up on their injury report ahead of their Week 2 matchup with the Tennessee Titans, in addition to placing starting LG Landon Dickerson on injured reserve. The Titans are very healthy. Here’s the Eagles-Titans injury report, with analysis. Read…
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Philly celebrates how we decided to call the country the United States
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Our nation has now been referred to as the United States of America for […] The post Philly celebrates how we decided to call the country the United States appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY. Read full article…
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Flyers to host free home opener festival where fans can watch Wayne Gretzky and TNT crew broadcast live
The Flyers will host a free Fan Fest at Stateside Live! in Philadelphia on Sept. 30 with games, a player orange carpet and a live NHL on TNT broadcast featuring Wayne Gretzky. Read full article →