How the once-great SS United States ended up docked across from Ikea for 27 years (billypenn.com)
From transatlantic record-holder to rusting artifact in a Philly river — now facing eviction.
Philadelphia is a national center for clowns. No, really. (billypenn.com)
For evidence, look no further than this year’s Fringe Festival.
Amid gun violence crisis, Philadelphia may be safer than people think (billypenn.com)
Comparing a recent Gallup poll to crime statistics shows perception is not reality.
Leaked emails from Parker’s campaign show ‘contempt’ for local media, journalists say (billypenn.com)
One of the messages mistakenly forwarded to Hall Monitor suggested the outlet’s reach was too small to warrant granting requests.
Basking in a month of Phillies homers, a franchise record and 3rd best in baseball history (billypenn.com)
Bryce Harper. Kyle Schwarber. Trea Turner. Nick Castellanos. Bryson Stott. Alec Bohm. August was magical.
Giant ‘The Office’ mural debuts in Scranton, thanks to a Philly artist team (billypenn.com)
It took a year to paint the enormous, lifelike faces of the Dunder Mifflin crew.
Parker’s mayoral campaign calls Latino town hall ‘fake’ after last-minute invite and no clear host (billypenn.com)
A Republican ward leader and community media orgs are adamant the event is still happening.
Vibes are a real thing in sports, Temple prof says — Trea Turner is the latest proof (billypenn.com)
“As an athlete, you can feel the positive support or the negativity of fans, and that will translate to your ability to focus on the game.”
There are so many big developments planned for North Broad Street (billypenn.com)
The latest proposal would bring retail and residential action to the North Philly rail stop.
Cherelle Parker is declining to debate David Oh. That’s not the norm. (billypenn.com)
As a nominee for Philadelphia mayor, debating your opponent has been a routine practice between non-incumbents for at least two decades....
Half a million cubic feet of fun at the Philly Navy Yard: ‘World’s largest’ bounce house, by the numbers (billypenn.com)
‘Cute, furry, and sexy’: Gritty is making a wall calendar, with proceeds going to charity (billypenn.com)
He’s been called “an internet sensation,” “terrifying nightmare fuel,” a “ghastly empty-eyed Muppet with a Delco beard,” and “an acid trip of a mascot.”...
We can’t let climate change warnings fall on deaf ears — it’s time for Pa. lawmakers to act | Opinion (billypenn.com)
We’re coming up short....
The story of how bubble gum was invented by a Philadelphia candy accountant (billypenn.com)
The next time you step in bubble gum, don’t despair. Think to yourself: “I am stuck to one of Philadelphia’s greatest exports.”...
Pennsylvania is getting closer to psychedelic reform, and advocates in Philly are pushing for decriminalization (billypenn.com)
Pennsylvania could soon join the flood of cities and states opening the door to decriminalization, research, and even legalization of psychedelics....
Dropped by suppliers, denied insurance, shunned by trash collectors: Kensington restaurants are struggling to improve their neighborhood in the face of ubiquitous encampments (billypenn.com)
Across from Kensington restaurant Cantina La Martina, which was recently nominated for a James Beard Award, an encampment of makeshift shelters covers the sidewalk. They stretch out from the base of the Somerset El stop, where their numbers have been slowly growing since February....
Philly’s Roosevelt Blvd Subway inches closer with planned Council hearings (billypenn.com)
If this actually materializes it could be a huge deal-- I'm really skeptical about the reality of any new US subway projects but if this moves past the hearings stage it'll be really exciting.
City Council plans Roosevelt Boulevard Subway hearings following I-95 collapse (billypenn.com)
Really hoping this can finally gain some traction, rather than spin in circles for another 100 years in planning hell.
It’s been a while since the Phillies were better than the Cardinals in late August (billypenn.com)
12 years, to be exact.
