Tag: Billy Penn at WHYY

The number of electric vehicles in Philadelphia continues to climb, but electric chargers are not following along, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY…

Nottingham-based Herr’s has come out with a new trio of Philly-inspired chip flavors for the public to vote on, writes Nick Kariuki…

Pedestrians and cyclists in Philadelphia continue to die in traffic collisions, causing many to question why, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY.

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Charles Carmine Antonio Baldi is one of the most prominent Pennsylvanians and Philadelphians from the 19th century.

However, his connection to Taylor Swift is one…

This summer, Chef Manuel Ruiz is bringing traditional Peruvian flavors to South Philadelphia breweries with his pop-up, Manny’s Peruvian, writes Ali Mohsen for…

Philadelphia is currently searching for a location to place an intercity bus station near 30th Street, which is something many residents have long been hoping…

For a hundred years, Friends of the Wissahickon have been hard at work safeguarding the creek first from pollution, and now from climate change, writes…

A new Asian grocery store and toy shop recently opened in the heart of Philadelphia’s Chinatown neighborhood, writes Heather J. Chin for Billy Penn…

The Philadelphia Phoenix of the Ultimate Frisbee Association, has unveiled the city’s newest mascot, Birdy McBirdface, writes Nick Kariuki for Billy Penn at WHYY…

Over his 25-year career as a baker and corporate chef, if Carlos Aparicio has always been most proud of his ability to fuse flour…

Jim Pappas, the most prolific cheesesteak taste-tester in Philadelphia, has visited over 1,000 cheesesteak shops throughout the region, writes Ali Mohsen for Billy…

Drexel University launched the first art therapy graduate program in the world 50 years ago this year.

To celebrate its milestone anniversary, Drexel is hosting…

Newly opened La Sera Italiana on South Street is the fulfillment of a longstanding dream of a young chef, writes Ali Mohsen for Billy Penn…

The Philadelphia Surge, a local pro ultimate frisbee team for women and nonbinary athletes, wrapped up its inaugural season by dominating the Premier Ultimate League…

Algorithm Vegan Grill has scaled back its operations to food truck services after closing its Queen Village brick-and-mortar location, writes Ali Mohsen for…

A new cafe in Fishtown, Encanto Kicks & Coffee, offers its customers a convenient combination of caffeinated beverages and footwear, writes Ali Mohsen for Billy…

Victoria Lindchan is a former farmer who recently launched Earthside Provisions, a meal pickup and delivery service based out of an East Falls kitchen, writes…

The city of Philadelphia has earned a reputation for being one of the best sports cities in the country, and while debates remain about where…