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Billy Penn at WHYY: Local news for Philadelphia, by Philadelphia Get your daily rundown of Philly happenings in less than 10 minutes FREE MORNING NEWSLETTER Close Newsletter About Support Our Work Search for: Search Election 2024 News Neighborhoods Secrets & Fun Philly Food & Drink Scene Transportation Morning roundup Hittin’ Season Facebook Twitter Instagram Close Skip to content Facebook Twitter Instagram Billy Penn at WHYY Philadelphia local news: Neighborhoods, politics, food, and fun Newsletter About Support Our Work SUPPORT US Menu Election 2024 News Neighborhoods Secrets & Fun Philly Food & Drink Scene Transportation Morning roundup Hittin’ Season Open Search Search for: Search 💡 Get Philly smart 💡with BP’s free daily newsletter Read the news of the day in less than 10 minutes — not that we’re counting. Subscribe me 💌 UArts files for bankruptcy after Temple merger talks collapse The shuttered university reportedly owes creditors more than $50 million. Latest news Inquirer paying subscribers to settle claims it sold video-viewing info to Facebook Subscribers can apply for a payment; Inky denies the allegations. Five huge moments from the Phillies ‘magical’ series win over the Mets The Phils magic number is down to five after taking two out of three over New York. No local team, but plenty of local players in lacrosse league title game Local lacrosse talent will take the field in Philadelphia for the Premier Lacrosse League championship. Space Cadet Brewing launches with single-batch beers and a cosmic story across its label art Former head brewer for Philadelphia and Victory — and current craft beer podcast host — Richie Tevlin says his “whole adult life has been preparation for opening a brewery.” Photos: Thousands rally and march with Save Chinatown Coalition to protest proposed 76ers arena The “No Arena In Chinatown” rally and march brought advocates from across the city to protest the arena proposal. What people were saying on the streets and at parties about the debate Billy Penn’s Nick Kariuki talked to (almost) everyone on the streets for the presidential debate. Here’s what they said. MORNING ROUNDUP: BILLY PENN’S DAILY NEWSLETTER UArts files for bankruptcy: WHYY to host Harris interview; Mail ballot update | Morning roundup September 16, 2024September 16, 2024 Schwarber’s hot starts; New brewery with spacey story; Cocktails on the go | Morning roundup September 13, 2024September 14, 2024 Arena decision ‘very soon’; Beverly dies at 77; Officer dies | Morning roundup September 12, 2024September 12, 2024 Sign up More Philly news Recognizing recovery champions during National Recovery Month Opera looks to bridge the ‘snob gap’ and connect to new audiences at Fringe Festival They’re experimenting with pricing, working to redefine the art form, finding new audiences. Winston Tseng confirms Kamala Harris-Eagles poster is his, denies knowing how it ended up at bus stops Artist offered statement that helped explain the point of his work. Open Streets around Rittenhouse draw thousands The Sunday street-closure event was the first of four planned this month. Mass arrests in Kensington, but open-air drug market persists Critics bemoan lack of health services; city says revitalization will take years. What you need to know about what will be closed — and when — for Tuesday’s presidential debate Ben Franklin Bridge to N.J. closes early. Independence Mall area essentially sealed off. Breakdancing competition returns to Philly with regional event outside City Hall The Red Bull BC One East Cypher takes place this Sunday afternoon at Dilworth Park, with the winner heading to the national final in Los Angeles. Cheer on the Eagles in Brazilian Portuguese for the Birds’ Brazil game Here’s some useful phrases you can use during Philly’s season opener in São Paulo. Headlines of Yore A 19th century Philly civic leader’s legacy includes this pop culture icon C.C.A. Baldi was a major figure in Philadelphia’s Italian American community. His family would go on to lead in both politics and pop culture. The 18th-century instrument founded by a Founding Father Author Jessie Redmon Fauset helped champion Black literary voices Food & Drink Scene Romano’s Special Hot Stromboli chips flavor wins Herr’s ‘Flavored by Philly’ contest The Essington-based restaurant beat out the Mom Mom’s “Potato Pierogi” flavor and a “Cheese Ravioli and Marinara”-flavored chip inspired by Talluto’s. Italian Market cookbook store and community space is coming soon Guzo Cafe kicks off an Ethiopian ‘journey’ in South Philly Neighborhoods Sixers arena studies support arguments both pro and con The reports confirm both the threat to Chinatown and the promise of economic benefits. Streets near Rittenhouse Row will go car-free on September Sundays Philly Bookstore Crawl returns for its second year this Saturday One-time Monthly Annually One-time $9 $50 $90 Other Donation amount $ Monthly $10 $15 $25 Other Donation amount $ Annually $50 $125 $250 Other Donation amount $ Reader support powers our nonprofit newsroom. If you like what we do, a monthly sustaining contribution makes a big difference, and any amount helps us keep covering all things Philly. Thank you. Donate Now Power & Politics David McCormick’s campaign cites the wrong Philly in post attacking Sen. Casey The Republican U.S. senate candidate forgot that there’s more than one Philadelphia in the world. We made a list of them. Philly students were excited — and a little skeptical — as Harris, Walz visit Temple Plus, a timeline to the rally from a Billy Penn reporter Republican VP nominee J.D. Vance visits South Philly in first Pa. campaign stop The Ohio Senator attacked the vice president’s record hours ahead of her rally at Temple University’s Liacouras Center. On school vouchers, fracking, and Palestine, Shapiro draws criticism and praise Some Democrats protest his rightward moves, while GOP calls him an unreliable partner. Gun violence prevention “Zooman and the Sign” at Penn Live Arts takes a theatrical look at gun violence in Philly Director, and former Philadelphian, Phyllis Yvonne Stickney hopes the play can build a bridge over fear. Amid gun violence crisis, Philadelphia may be safer than people think Comparing a recent Gallup poll to crime statistics shows perception is not reality. What we know about the pre-Fourth of July mass shooting in Philadelphia Five people were killed and several others injured by someone shooting an AR-style rifle “aimlessly,” police said. How Philly’s gun violence crisis fluctuated across 30 years of police commissioners A look at how the city has fared under its most recent top cops. Education Inside the unraveling of one of Philadelphia’s most successful charter schools In 25 years, there’s been mostly public praise for MCS — but its methodology is unusual, and some question the founder’s motives in shutting it down. How teaching in Philly district schools differs from charters: Three teachers share their stories They each have their pros and cons, on issues ranging from resources to oversight. Why a Southwest Philly charter is refusing to close after the school board voted to shut it down Parents had good things to say about the K-8 academy, which was founded in 2007 and, like its neighborhood, is majority Black. Philly’s premier high school requires 8th grade algebra for admission, but many kids can’t take it The lower a neighborhood’s median income, the less likely the course is available to district eighth graders. BP Quizzo Monthly Philly news + history quiz: Can you beat the high score? October 22, 2023October 22, 2023 Philly news + history quiz: How well do you know this city? September 10, 2023September 10, 2023 Philly news & history trivia quiz: Test your local knowledge August 6, 2023August 6, 2023 Monthly trivia quiz: Test your knowledge of Philly news and history July 9, 2023July 9, 2023 Take the Philly trivia quiz and test your local knowledge April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 Trivia quiz: How much do you know about Philadelphia? March 4, 2023March 4, 2023 💌Love Philly? Sign up for the free Billy Penn newsletter and get a daily roundup of Philly news delivered to your inbox Sign up secrets & Fun Meet the West Philly man who rented a billboard to find a date Sick of swiping on the apps, Dave has put himself out there, near 34th and Wharton Street. A Shark Week reminder: You have little to worry about in Philly The last shark spotted in the Delaware River was in 1960. Dorothy, the I-76 pig, was the latest of many animals to wander local roads Chickens, cows, horses, even monkeys, have been sighted in recent years. Going deep with Wawa’s mega-viral superfan ‘I got food poisoning from Sheetz once, haven’t been back since.’ Sports Culture Schwarber breaks single-season leadoff home run record He’s started 14 games by putting the Phillies on the scoreboard — and there’s two-plus weeks of regular season to go. Phillies injuries coming at a not-so-great-time Bohm, Realmuto, Hays and Sosa are all out, and Harper is struggling. How to celebrate Brazilian culture in Philly as the Eagles take on the Packers in São Paulo There are events around town all weekend. What’s ahead for the Phillies in September After a rough start to August, the team bounced back late — and the schedule looks good for a stretch run Opinion Writing my way back home: Why Eric Smith’s YA novels are nearly all set in Philadelphia | Opinion by Eric Smith Should a public school be a vanity project? MCS Charter shutdown raises concerning questions | Opinion by Lisa Haver For kids with asthma, diesel buses chart a dangerous route back to school | Opinion by Brooke Petry More Billy Penn Kids’ programming comes of age at this year’s Philly Fringe Festival Olympic gold, marriage proposal on live TV. Justin Best had quite a summer — all in a week The casual fan’s guide to the ‘24 Eagles season Black Circus Week brings ‘joy’ — and more — to Cannonball, Fringe fests Megabus moves Philly, NYC stops as Peter Pan takes over routes Hey Phillies! 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