Reactions deeply split after Kensington encampment cleared Is this weeks removal of an encampment of unhoused people from Kensington Avenue the start of a transformation of the neighborhood?  Or will it […] The post Kensington clean-up; Ultimate Frisbee championship; Latino health care | Morning roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Run a mile, earn a free beer thats the deal this Saturday at Phillys first ever Beerathon and Beer fest. Racers can expect a 5K loop around the Navy […] The post Phillys first Beerathon brings 5K run and festival to the Navy Yard appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

The Philadelphia Surge, the citys women and gender-expansive pro ultimate frisbee team, is cruising so far in its sophomore season, holding top spot in the leagues north division. The teams […] The post Philly selected to host ultimate frisbee Championship Weekend appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Is this weeks removal of an encampment of unhoused people from Kensington Avenue the start of a transformation of the neighborhood?  Or will it be just one more of the […] The post After city clears out Kensington encampment, reactions are deeply split appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Philly NAACP backs Sixers arena proposal for Center City  The Philadelphia branch of the NAACP is supporting the Sixers proposal to build a $1.55 billion basketball arena in Center City, […] The post NAACP backs arena plan; FDR trees chopped; Weekly gun violence brief | Morning roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

The Philadelphia Phoenix, the city’s American Ultimate Disc League team, unveiled its new mascot last weekend. A giant red, orange and yellow you guessed it phoenix. To get […] The post The Philadelphia Phoenix asked the internet to name its new mascot, and you can guess what happened appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

What’s going on in Kensington ahead of planned changes The Parker administration is gearing up for its first major public action aimed at shutting down Kensingtons decades-old open air drug market, […] The post What’s going on in Kensington; Homeless Services leadership change; Railroad noise complaints | Morning roundup appeared first on Billy Penn ...

After a four-game sweep of the Giants, culminating in a 5-1 win on Monday powered by Zack Wheelers seven one-run innings and Bryce Harpers second three-run home run in as […] The post The Phillies havent played many good teams because there arent many good teams appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

After eating his 1,000th cheesesteak, Jim Pappas found himself at a crossroads. There had been milestones and media attention along what he called his Cheesesteak Adventure a self-assigned mission […] The post Living the Cheesy Life: Ride along with Phillys most prolific cheesesteak taste-tester appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

More than five months after Mayor Cherelle Parker took office, her administration is gearing up for its first major public action aimed at shutting down Kensingtons decades-old open air drug […] The post A crackdown on Kensingtons open-air drug market is coming, but will it work? appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

40,000 tackle Broad Street 10-miler The 10-mile Broad Street Run course takes runners through Philadelphias heart and past some of the citys most notable landmarks. WHYY’s Cory Sharber talked with […] The post 40K run; GOP targets DA; Africatown center | Morning roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Rocky Balboas fighting days are long behind him, but he still occasionally needs a tune up.  The battles against time and the elements are starting to show and, if left […] The post The Rocky Statue is set for maintenance between rounds of sparring with Phillys elements appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Beating a tough cancer diagnosis is no easy feat, but thanks to the incredible treatments now available, its a reality for more and more people. Take for example the case […] The post Survived cancer Now what? appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Republican members of Congress came to Philadelphia Friday to bash District Attorney Larry Krasner over the citys crime woes and give a platform to the family members of local police […] The post U.S. House committee holds Philly field hearing on crime appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Larry Bowa considered it once.  After a delightful series of off-day Mondays in 2001, the Phillies starting rotation had grown accustomed to a certain amount of rest. They had gone […] The post Hittin Season: Whats in an extra day of rest for Phillies pitchers? appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Philly community college needs more funding, staff testify Low-cost classes provided by the Community College of Philadelphia are critical for impoverished residents who already struggle to stay in school because […] The post Community College funding; Jim’s Steaks reopens; Fairmount homeless shelter expands | Morning roundup appeared first on Billy ...

This Saturday is the Citys inaugural Philly Double Dutch Day, and the group that helped it come to be is celebrating the best way they know how, by jumping together […] The post Philly Girls Jump celebrate Double Dutch Day with an Awbury Park bash Saturday appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Low-cost classes provided by the Community College of Philadelphia are critically important for impoverished residents trying to better their lives, but many struggle to stay in school because they cant […] The post Tax the rich. Philly community college faculty call for better funding. appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Dennis McCausland still remembers the first of countless visits to Jims Steaks, when he was a 12-year-old tagging along with his older brother, as well as the first cheesesteak he […] The post New beginnings at Jims Steaks on South Street appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Read this story in English here A las 6 de la maana del 24 de enero, Carlos Aparicio se despert con la noticia de que su nombre y su restaurante […] The post En El Chingn, los sabores de Puebla ponen al chef mexicano Carlos Aparicio en el mapa appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Lea esta historia en espaol aqu At 6 a.m. on January 24, Carlos Aparicio awoke to the news that his name and restaurant were for the first time on the […] The post At El Chingn, the flavors of Puebla, Mexico put Chef Carlos Aparicio on the map appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.