Preliminary data show growth, challenges for Philadelphia students
Early data shows improved attendance and math test scores, but lagging reading scores for School District of Philadelphia students.| Billy Penn at WHYY
#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Towering dreams(Photo by @pamozaroff) ‘Feeling great’: ‘Boots’ Ennis is latest champ in Philly’s rich boxing tradition Germantown’s Jaron “Boots” Ennis won the biggest fight of his boxing […] The post Philly’s next boxing great; SNAP cuts loom; Senior gardeners | Morning Roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.| Billy Penn at WHYY
The Southwest Senior Center’s Gardening Club had a strong summer. For participants like Cynthia Murray, there is still excitement in the wide range of healthy food options they grew together. […] The post Community garden feeds aging adults’ need for good nutrition, and good company appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.| Billy Penn at WHYY
About a week after notching the 31st knockout of his undefeated professional career earlier this month in front of a home crowd, Germantown’s Jaron “Boots” Ennis was in a familiar, […] The post ‘Feeling great’: ‘Boots’ Ennis is latest champ in Philly’s rich boxing tradition appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.| Billy Penn at WHYY
The U.S. women’s national team was back in the Philadelphia area on Thursday night, for the first time since April 2022, and 17,297 came out to Subaru Park in Chester […] The post Women’s sports fans excited to see U.S. women’s national team at Subaru Park — even if the team lost appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.| Billy Penn at WHYY
#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Mt. Airy climb(Photo by @therowhousecity) Coming in 2026: 52 ‘Firsts’ that happened in Philadelphia. Can you name them? The Philadelphia Historic District Partners unveiled the schedule for its […] The post Philly’s “Firsts” coming; Food halls explained; Murder charge in Scott case | Morning Roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.| Billy Penn at WHYY
Prepare to learn about Philly firsts next year. Fifty-two of them, to be precise. The Philadelphia Historic District Partners unveiled the schedule for its “52 Weeks of Firsts” celebrations next […] The post Philadelphia Historic District Partners reveal ‘52 Weeks of Firsts’ list for 2026 appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.| Billy Penn at WHYY
Two new food halls are landing in Philly, which raises a question: What’s a food hall, exactly? Should we be excited, or is a food hall just a glorified version […] The post What even is a food hall? A deep dive on two new spots hitting Philly with diverging philosophies appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.| Billy Penn at WHYY
#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Grave reflection at Old Swedes’ Church in South Philly(Photo by @josephiyoob) Tours offered as the former South Philly refinery site is redeveloped The Bellwether District is the 1,300-acre expanse of […] The post South Philly refinery development tour; Historic homes and affordability; Schuylkill trail sinkhole | Morning Roundup appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.| Billy Penn at WHYY
Eight years ago, an outcry over the demolition of historically significant buildings in Philadelphia led then-Mayor Jim Kenney to boost support for the city’s underfunded Historical Commission and jumpstart the […] The post Saving old homes supports affordability, preservationists say appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY.| Billy Penn at WHYY
Early data shows improved attendance and math test scores, but lagging reading scores for School District of Philadelphia students.| Billy Penn at WHYY
The West Philly Tool Library lends more than 5,000 tools to its members. It recently learned its lease wouldn’t be renewed.| Billy Penn at WHYY
#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY “Handi-dextrous” (Photo by @denisewalksphilly) The Philly Bike Ride returns for a fourth year of leisurely cruising along Philly’s streets The Philly Bike Ride is back on the streets […]| Billy Penn at WHYY
There were a lot of questions about the 1980 Phils, but they answered them all, starting with a regular season series against the Montreal Expos.| Billy Penn at WHYY
#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Ghosts of the past and present at Eastern State Penitentiary(Photo by @photolope) After 5 Regional Rail fires, federal agency orders new round of SEPTA crew trainings, urges replacing fleet […]| Billy Penn at WHYY
Furloughs and work without pay are in the offing for many federal employees as the federal impasse works through its first day.| Billy Penn at WHYY
A City Council committee held off on voting on a bill authorizing a new bike lane around City Hall this week, causing consternation among cyclists and traffic safety advocates who […]| Billy Penn at WHYY
Day of The Dead is approaching and Philly has lots of ways you can celebrate. Here is your roundup of events for the holiday that celebrates the memories of those who have died.| Billy Penn at WHYY
The Philly Bike Ride is back on the streets of Philadelphia Saturday, Oct. 18, for its fourth year bringing a car-free “party on two wheels.”| Billy Penn at WHYY
#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Man-made and nature-made at the Merchants’ Exchange Building(Photo by @bhalda) School District relaunches its parent education program A decade after being shut down, the Philadelphia School District’s Parent […]| Billy Penn at WHYY
The Philly School District’s Parent and Family University will provide parents with various education, health and financial resources| Billy Penn at WHYY
#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Bubble in the wind(Photo by @bookczuk) Ahead of City Council hearing, residents air concerns about foster care system Community members are lobbying ahead of a City Council hearing […]| Billy Penn at WHYY
(Editor’s note: In the late summer and early fall of 1980, the Phillies worked their way out of a desultory stretch of baseball and went on to win the National […]| Billy Penn at WHYY
The 17th Brauhaus Schmitz Oktoberfest brings beers, bratwurst, and lederhosen to the South Philly celebration of Bavarian culture.| Billy Penn at WHYY
#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Not tip-toeing around in Grays Ferry(Photo by @city_of_architectural_love) Whoa! A state-of-the-art equestrian park opens in Fairmount Park A 44,000-square-foot indoor horse arena has opened in Fairmount Park […]| Billy Penn at WHYY
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Philly's Primary Day is Tuesday, May 20, 2025.| Billy Penn at WHYY
