A Philly-based artist wants to make a replica of the World Cup trophy out of his toenail and fingernail clippings. And yours, if you’re willing to provide them.

Some work on the whimsy beat.

This May, the world’s best golfers will be competing in one of golf’s major tournaments, for a trophy with a very familiar name to Philadelphians. It all starts 50 days from now at Newtown Square's Aronomink Golf Club. billypenn.com/2026/03/23/p...

The Rocky statue has finally been invited into the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Don't worry, art purists: its stay is only temporary. billypenn.com/2026/03/24/r...

Who knows what this Phillies season will bring us? But spring is a time for optimism and there’s plenty of new food, gear and events at Citizens Bank Park this season, win or lose. Here’s a list of some of the new additions that stood out to us. billypenn.com/2026/03/25/p...

Learned a bunch about how Xfinity Mobile Arena runs, during one of it's busiest periods ever.

Phil Laws, Comcast Spectacor’s Chief Operating Officer, took us on a walkthrough of Xfinity Mobile Arena ahead of a @nhl-flyers.bsky.social game. Full story here: bit.ly/4sNdD6k

Philly is getting its own city-themed Monopoly this November and you have until this Saturday, Feb. 28 to help decide what landmarks go on the board.

The plan to move the Rocky Statue from the beside the Philadelphia Art Museum steps to the top of them has been approved by the city’s Art Commission. The statue will be displayed inside the museum for an exhibition, before moving to its new location.

Billy Penn and WHYY News is hosting a "pop-up" newsroom at City Hall on Monday! Come out to meet reporters, talk about stories, or ask questions! billypenn.com/2025/07/10/b...

The latest info on Philly's FIFA World Cup poster competition for @billy-penn.bsky.social Interested to see what the winning design will be, and how a floral interpretation of it will look.

Latest for @billy-penn.bsky.social: Dusted off an unused story draft from two years ago that can help Birds fans recover from last night's Super Bowl celebrations.

Eagles fans started the night out confident, and are ending it celebrating the 2025 Super Bowl champions! billypenn.com/2025/02/09/p...

All prepped for the big game? To help take the edge off the tension — or pass the time till Kendrick Lamar performs — we’ve got two bingo cards to enhance your viewing experience.

Nick Sirianni has had a rollercoaster of a relationship with Eagles fans, despite his winning record and success. Our reporter Nick Kariuki spoke with a sports psychologist to explain why this may be. billypenn.com/2025/02/05/e...

Eagles Head Coach Nick Sirianni had a bumpy start to his introduction in Philadelphia. But, his appearance at one couple's 2021 wedding made a lasting impression -- now, they're big boosters. billypenn.com/2025/02/05/e...

Whether at the Superdome in New Orleans, a favorite local watering hole, or a home watch party, it will be every Philly sports fan’s duty to cheer on the Birds and thwart an Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes three-peat.

Thinking about this story I did a while back, for no particular reason.

Terrill Haigler, better known as Ya Fav Trashman, has bought a garbage truck and is using it to clean up Philly's streets and employ young returning citizens. He and his crew will be in Roxborough for Monday's MLK Day of Service. Details here ⬇️

Efforts to get Philly its own WNBA team got a boost as a result of the Comcast-Sixers megadeal, with Comcast promising to be a minority stakeholder if the city lands a team. NBA commissioner Adam Silver mentioned “more teams to come” in remarks. billypenn.com/2025/01/13/w...

My latest for @billy-penn.bsky.social: I asked fans of "Abbott Elementary" and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" about what they want to see in this week's crossover episode.

Back as the newsroom's "innovative dating" correspondent (s/o to Maiken Scott for the title).

The Linc will host eight games of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup next year, including a Fourth of July match of the tune-up tournament for the 2026 World Cup. billypenn.com/2024/12/07/c...

Penn grad Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested at an Altoona, Pa. McDonald's this morning as a suspect in the brazen shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec. 4 in NYC. billypenn.com/2024/12/09/u...

Among the 12,381 finishers of the 2024 Philadelphia Marathon was Gloria Vasquez, a 73-year-old grandmother from Kissimmee, Fla. It was Vasquez’s 94th marathon, and moved her closer to her goal to run 100 before she turns 100. billypenn.com/2024/11/26/p...

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“Philadelphia is unique because of Mural Arts’ unparalleled integration into the city’s civic life. No other mural program offers the same consistency, reliability, and depth of engagement.”

The thought that Graham’s career might end like this had many fans feeling a mix of dejection, nostalgia, and hope.

Oh hey, first story posted on here!

A long overdue hello and farewell.