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Billy Penn is a mobile-friendly platform aimed at linking residents with important news and information about Philadelphia while encouraging community involvement through groups and events. This initiative was started in October 2014 by a team of experienced professionals from well-known news organizations, including the Washington Post, Philadelphia Inquirer, Digital First Media, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Patriot-News, Tribune Co., and WHYY’s Newsworks.

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Philly's 2nd Club World Cup game sees Man City win, a bigger crowd, and some family drama

1 week ago | billypenn.com | Nick Kariuki

England's Manchester City faced off against Moroccan side Wydad in Philly's second group stage of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, with the defending champions Man City cruising to a 2-0 win. Man City scored within the first two minutes of the game, English star Phil Foden snatching a spilled save from Wydad goalkeeper El Mehdi Benabid in front of the six-yard box.
Crunch Off' taste test results for the battle of champions

1 week ago | billypenn.com | Nick Kariuki

Herr's fourth year of its "Flavored by Philly" chip competition introduced its first battle of champions and upped the ante by offering a permanent spot for the winning flavor. The competitors each beat out two other flavors to win their respective years, and now have to do it again.
What should Pennsylvania's state candy be? We asked and you answered

2 weeks ago | billypenn.com | Julia Binswanger

Thanks to a new state bill, the Hershey Kiss could become Pennsylvania's official state candy. But before everything is official, we at Billy Penn wanted to know if our audience agreed that the Kiss is the best choice. We polled readers on which Pa. candy they think should represent the Keystone State and the results are in. Readers were somewhat divided over this tough decision, but three candies proved to be clear favorites.
2026 FIFA World Cup countdown clock revealed at Philly's Dilworth Park

2 weeks ago | billypenn.com | Nick Kariuki

Philly officials celebrated the one-year mark from the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Wednesday by unveiling a countdown clock in Dilworth Park. "In exactly one year, we'll show the entire world that Philadelphia's hands down the sports capital of the world," said Comcast Spectacor Chairman and CEO Dan Hilferty, who is also the chairman of Philadelphia's host committee. The clock stands beside Dilworth Park Café & Air Grille.
InLiquid's Art for the Cash Poor fair celebrates its 25th anniversary Saturday

2 weeks ago | billypenn.com | Julia Binswanger

While many of us dream of hanging gallery-worthy art in our living rooms, high price tags often leave that goal out of reach for everyday buyers. The art market certainly works in strange and mysterious ways. After all, a banana duct-taped to a wall can sell for $6.2 million. Luckily, InLiquid's Art for the Cash Poor fair is back this weekend, celebrating 25 years of affordable artwork. The art market, which pops up in South Kensington this Saturday, has a price cap of $250.
Crunch Off' brings back past champions and Kyle Schwarber to the chip competition

2 weeks ago | billypenn.com | Nick Kariuki

Herr's "Flavored by Philly" chip competition returns for its fourth summer competition, with a slightly new set up, a fan-favorite cameo, and the highest stakes yet: immortality. This year, instead of choosing new Philly-centric flavors, the Chester County-based chip company is pitting the previous three champions against each other in a Philly "Hunger Games." The prize? The winner gets added to Herr's permanent product line.
Philadelphia Orchestra Pride Concert goes on despite federal funding cut

3 weeks ago | billypenn.com | Julia Binswanger

The gays must go on. Despite a $25,000 federal grant cut to the Philadelphia Orchestra's annual Pride Concert, hundreds of queer Philadelphians and straight allies packed into the Kimmel Center's Marian Anderson Hall for the free music celebration this week. "This is the Philadelphia orchestra's fourth annual pride celebration and concert," Danielle Allen, vice president of education and community for the Philadelphia Orchestra and Ensemble Arts, told Billy Penn before the concert.
Philly ice cream spots both new and old for summer 2025

3 weeks ago | billypenn.com | Julia Binswanger

Summer is almost officially here! Which means it's finally time to wait in monstrously long lines for delicious ice cream. Philly's ice cream game is made of legends. Our very own Bassetts is credited as "America's oldest ice cream brand" after opening its doors in 1885 and churning out creamy wondrousness. Since then, the city's ice cream scene has continued to innovate and perfect the cold, velvety treat.
Will Philly fix its foster care system for kids and families?

3 weeks ago | billypenn.com | Steve Volk

For years, people with intimate knowledge of foster care practices at the Department of Human Services cited similar problems: random and subjective decision-making, the confusion of poverty and neglect, an unstable workforce riven by turnover - and more.
Gov. Shapiro visits North Philly, sues Trump over food bank cuts

3 weeks ago | billypenn.com | Meir Rinde

Gov. Josh Shapiro came to Philadelphia Wednesday to announce he's suing the federal government over canceled funding for local food banks to buy produce from Pennsylvania farmers. The governor also broadly criticized the Trump administration during his visit to the Share Food Program warehouse in North Philly, describing its actions on sanctuary cities, tariffs and other areas as incompetent and destructive.