President’s House Site continues to tell story of slavery as it marks 15-year anniversary
In 2002, Michael Coard, a criminal defense lawyer, learned that President George Washington enslaved nine people during his time…
Holiday gift guide: Here are 14 books with Philly ties
The window to order that personalized cardigan from New Zealand has come and gone, but it’s not too…
CMU professor Edda Fields-Black’s journey to the Pulitzer Prize
On the evening of Oct. 30, Carnegie Mellon University professor Edda Fields-Black received the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for…
SEPTA strike averted; A ‘nice’ holiday play; Pa. legislators get raise
#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Holiday sentinels(Photo by @kslouf) SEPTA has reached a tentative two-year contract agreement with Transportation Workers…
Philly needs a semiquincentennial poster. Here’s how artists can submit designs
One Philadelphia artist will represent the city during America’s 250th birthday next year — and pocket $5,000 for…
Temple University and Library Company of Philadelphia agree to merger
The Library Company of Philadelphia, founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1731, agreed to a merger with Temple University…
Forbes’ Philly under 30s; William Way reversal; Philly un-Wrapped
#BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Crab Couch, by Rose Luardo, at the vacant crab shack lot off 8th and…
Education Secretary Linda McMahon visits school to promote civics education
Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited Harrisburg Thursday morning to launch her nationwide tour promoting civics education and students…
A Day in Hellertown of Yore – Saucon Source
Having finally graduated my master’s program, I get to spend my quieter weekends enjoying everything Hellertown has to…
Lake Erie shipwreck uncovered by strong winds
Published on Nov. 28, 2025, 12:30 PM By Thursday morning, water had re-covered the wreck Strong winds that…
Pittsburgh native killed in World War II now accounted for – WPXI
A Pittsburgh native who was killed during World War II is now accounted for. Sgt. Sidney Burke, 22,…
Franklin Institute to close long-running air show exhibit in January
The Franklin Institute will soon shutter a permanent exhibit dedicated to the history of flight. The museum said…