Philadelphia’s Harry Hayman Breathes Life into Social Activism Through Arts with Another 3 Hearts Production
In the vibrant cultural landscape of Philadelphia, a new beacon of social change has emerged, capturing the hearts and minds of the community. Harry Hayman’s Another 3 Hearts Production is not just a production company; it’s a movement. With an ambitious mission to leverage the arts—music, film, and theater—as vehicles for social activism, Hayman and […]
Free ‘Neighborhood Jawnts’ tours of the ‘real Philadelphia’ for Philly250
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. From deep South Philly to the tip of the Far Northeast, free “Neighborhood Jawnts” tours of 20 different areas of the city will roll out over the next few months as part of this year’s Philadelphia 250 celebrations. The […]
Philly travelers cheer reopening of intercity bus station, mostly
As a frequent rider of Greyhound and Flixbus buses to visit his family in northern New Jersey, Temple University senior Chris Herald was among the many people pleased by the reopening of Philadelphia’s main intercity bus station on Friday. “It looks really nice, smells new, and, you know, the staff are helpful,” he said, as […]
What’s the best free restaurant bread in Philly? We asked and you answered
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Last week, Atlantic writer Caity Weaver claimed that Parc in Philadelphia had the best free restaurant bread in the entire country — specifically the restaurant’s cranberry walnut loaf. Certainly, Parc’s signature bread basket is fresh, warm and delicious (we’d […]
The Atlantic thinks Parc has the best free restaurant bread in America. Is it even the best in Philly?
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. This week, Atlantic writer Caity Weaver wrote an article proclaiming that the best free restaurant bread in America was right here in Philadelphia: the cranberry walnut loaf in Parc’s bread basket. Undoubtedly, Parc’s bread basket is a banger. What […]
Healing Verse Germantown uses poetry and public art to strengthen community bonds
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Walking home from church in Germantown not long after her son died, RuNett Ebo heard a scratching sound and saw a bird caught up in plastic and struggling to get its neck free. “I thought it was ironic because that’s […]
Pear trees may be the sour smell you’ve noticed around Philly
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Philly is, by nature, a city full of smells (and oftentimes, unpleasant ones). But you may have noticed a new smell in the mix this week. It could be Bradford Pear trees in the city, said Pamela Morris Olshefski, the […]
Philly-based artist wants your toenails to make a replica FIFA World Cup trophy
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Philly-based artist and mental health advocate Clancy Philbrick wants to make a replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy … using fingernails and toenails. Let’s pause for a moment to let everyone’s stomachs get back into the right shape. Philbrick […]
How Philly Trinket Trove is inspiring joy one swap at at time
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Elana Flehinger wants to spread joy, with a waterproof junction box on the corner of 15th and South Street. Since she put it up last September, Philly Trinket Trove has been up on a street sign outside of Sonny’s Cocktail […]
Revitalizing Philadelphia’s Market East with new retail, murals and more
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. What’s the best way to revive Market East? A 20-year tax abatement? Narrowing Market Street? Maybe a Las Vegas-style Sphere covered with screens? Business and political leaders held a lively discussion this week of some of those options and revealed a […]
Why Zitner’s chocolate eggs aren’t on shelves this Easter
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. The Billy Penn newsletter keeps you informed about everything Philly, with a quirky vibe of healthy skepticism and persistent optimism. Join us and sign up today. Does anything say Easter in Philadelphia more than the coconutty, buttercream center of a chocolate coated Butter Krak Egg? Or the […]