The Philadelphia Marathon is this weekend and there is expected to be a record-setting 37,000 runners at this years race through Center City, Old City, University City, Mantua and Fairmount […] The post Heres all the details for Marathon Weekend in Philly appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

2nd week of arena hearings kicks off with SEPTA, pros and cons Thesecond week of City Council hearings about the Sixers’ proposed arena started off with SEPTA officials saying they’ll […] The post SEPTA and the arena; New mural serves as guardian; Weekly gun violence brief | Morning roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

SEPTAs largest union has called off a potentially crippling strike after reaching a tentative contract agreement with the transit agency. Officials warn, though, that the deal will not help SEPTA […] The post SEPTA strike averted, but funding woes continue appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Art can serve a lot of purposes. At Cedar Park, art inspires and protects.  On Monday afternoon, the University City District, Cedar Park Neighbors, and artist Lawren Alice all […] The post Newly unveiled mural helps to protect pedestrians appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

The 2 issues that could scuttle the arena project There are at least 1.5 billion reasons to proceed with the Sixers’ Center City arena proposal  the roughly $1.5 billion price tag for […] The post 2 issues might sink arena; Vegan Philly eats; another SEPTA strike? | Morning roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Its not every day you get a Sound of Music reference in a sports blog post, huh? Over the weekend, the Arizona Fall League wrapped up its six-week schedule of […] The post What do you do with a pitcher like Andrew? appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Its the second week of Philadelphia City Councils public hearings on the Sixers proposed $1.3 billion arena, and plenty of concerns still hang in the air.  The controversial plan is […] The post The two issues that could possibly stop arena project appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Its November when World Vegan Month is celebrated to promote veganism and raise awareness about animal rights, environmental sustainability, and ethical food choices. During the monthlong celebration, the benefits of […] The post 12 vegan restaurants you must visit In Philly appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Intercity bus riders to get waiting room at Spring Garden ‘terminal’ The city will be placing a shelter space and mobile restroom at the Spring Garden Street location that has been […] The post Bus terminal improvements; ‘Slow fashion’ in South Philly; Temple’s Drayton out | Morning roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Matthew Addonizio lost his job as a woodworker in 2020. Presented with a career crossroads, he chose to deepen his pursuit of a personal passion, and started to make clothes. […] The post South Philly’s first new fabric shop in decades embraces ‘slow fashion’ appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

A new shelter space for passengers riding Greyhound and other intercity bus lines is coming to Phillys bus terminal area this week, city officials say. Theres no sign that the […] The post Intercity bus riders at Spring Garden terminal will get a waiting room trailer appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

It didn’t move. The experience was moving. The SS United States was supposed to depart Philadelphia on Friday, with a preparatory move from one pier to another on Thursday. On Wednesday, […] The post SS United States up close; Picozzi’s unexpected win; Bus Revolution delayed | Morning roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Recriminations are well under way among Democratic party officials over who is to blame for their sweeping losses in last weeks election. Locally, Kamala Harris relatively poor showing in Philly […] The post Harris campaign spat with Bob Brady echoes longstanding gripes appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

When you think of the holidays, words like love, joy, and quality time come to mind, but lets be honest, holidays are about the food. Making meals for and […] The post As holidays near, heres how to give or receive a meal appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

It was supposed to be the last chance for members of the public to get a look at the SS United States as it moved between two Delaware River piers […] The post It stayed put, but admirers got an up-close look at SS United States appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

SEPTAs budget crisis continued playing out this week, as officials announced the postponement of its Bus Revolution initiative and a top state Senate Republican applauded the agency for a planned […] The post SEPTA postpones Bus Revolution due to budget deficit appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.

Last week, 29-year-old political newcomer Joe Picozzi unseated Democratic incumbent Jimmy Dillon in Northeast Philadelphias 5th Senatorial district, becoming the first Republican state Senatorial candidate to win a Philly seat […] The post The turbo-charged Republican candidate who flipped Phillys Northeast state Senate seat without local leaderships ...

SS United States starts its long voyage Thursday, with a short trip The SS United States will remain in Philly for a little while longer, after the ships trip to […] The post Liner’s final voyage starts (sorta); Heat over arena; Possible MOVE remains discovered | Morning roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.