Your guide to Philly’s holiday activities
Philly does holidays and events big – and the winter holidays are no exception. With so many activities…
Movies and TV shows casting in Scranton | State
Movies and TV shows casting in Scranton The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans…
Senior protest power; Playing the year for laughs; Cold rainy day
#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Sun-dappled stoops(Photo by @octoberchicart) Political protest has become commonplace in the past decade, and…
1812 Productions’ “This Is The Week That Is” looks for laughs in a decidedly unfunny year
If you can imagine a formula for comedy, it often starts with a character who does something so…
Coal Creek Housing in Erie on Hold as Mayor Pushes Alternatives
In 2023, Erie purchased the 46-acre Village at Coal Creek near Old Town for $6.9 million, using a…
Surrealism at 100, Calder Gardens and Rousseau’s Art in Philadelphia
There are plenty of reasons to plan a holiday trip to Philly—we’re spotlighting three. Photograph by Tom Powel.…
Billy Penn’s Billies Awards return for an 11th year on Dec. 10
Billy Penn at WHYY’s Billies Awards are back this December, with our latest celebration at WHYY to honor…
Erie to Weigh Settlement in Redtail Ranch Lawsuit on Dec. 9
On December 9, the Erie Town Council is tentatively scheduled to discuss a proposed settlement with Stratus Red…
Which Philly-based businesses and creators to check out
Game players, unite! PAX Unplugged returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center this weekend. The three-day show, founded in…
Arden’s “Mountaintop” visits MLK Jr. on last night of his life
It’s a small thing, really, but details matter. Just minutes after “The Mountaintop” begins, Akeem Davis, playing a…
Local clothing store celebrates 30 years of community building, free clothing
The Wardrobe is on a mission to eliminate clothing insecurity in and around Philly. For the organization’s program…
Pittsburgh mural unveiling balances tech, art and community
Corey Ochai’s first mural confronts a challenge: Can we keep humanity at the center of our era of…