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. Occasionally funny.
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3 months ago
A Philly-based artist wants to make a replica of the World Cup trophy out of his toenail and fingernail clippings. And yours, if youâre willing to provide them.
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Philly-based artist wants your toenails to make a replica FIFA World Cup trophy
Clancy Philbrick is asking the world to mail him their (clean) nail clippings for his critique on labor and the wealth divide.
https://billypenn.com/2026/03/27/fifa-world-cup-trophy-philly-artist-wants-toenail-fingernail-clippings/
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Some work on the whimsy beat.
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3 months ago
This May, the worldâs best golfers will be competing in one of golfâs 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.
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PGA Championship: Delcoâs Aronimink Golf Club preps to host
The world's best golfers will be competing this May for a trophy with a very familiar name to Philadelphians.
https://billypenn.com/2026/03/23/pga-championship-philadelphia-golf-aronimink-newtown-square-delco-wanamaker/
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Billy Penn at WHYY
3 months ago
The Rocky statue has finally been invited into the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Don't worry, art purists: its stay is only temporary.
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Rocky statue moves into the Philadelphia Museum of Art for the first time
The sculpture will be part of the museumâs monuments exhibition, before it returns outside to a permanent spot at the top of the steps.
https://billypenn.com/2026/03/24/rocky-statue-moving-into-philadelphia-museum-art-rising-up-monument-stallone-joe-frazier/
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Billy Penn at WHYY
3 months ago
Who knows what this Phillies season will bring us? But spring is a time for optimism and thereâs plenty of new food, gear and events at Citizens Bank Park this season, win or lose. Hereâs a list of some of the new additions that stood out to us.
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Phillies opening day: new food, merch and events to look out for
This season, the menus and merchandise at the home of the reigning NL East Champs are being elevated to âAll-Starâ levels.
https://billypenn.com/2026/03/25/phillies-citizens-bank-park-new-menu-food-merchandise-all-star-game-opening-day/
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Learned a bunch about how Xfinity Mobile Arena runs, during one of it's busiest periods ever.
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3 months ago
Phil Laws, Comcast Spectacorâs Chief Operating Officer, took us on a walkthrough of Xfinity Mobile Arena ahead of a
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Behind the scenes inside Xfinity Mobile Arena as Philly preps for March Madness
YouTube video by Billy Penn
https://youtu.be/dp_kx2IXrVQ
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Billy Penn at WHYY
4 months ago
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.
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For upcoming Philly-centric Monopoly game, creators looking for localsâ input
The Liberty Bell and Rocky Statue are locks, but Billy Penn is curious what you think deserves its own property square.
https://billypenn.com/2025/09/26/monopoly-game-philadelphia-top-trumps-local-destinations/
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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 cityâs Art Commission. The statue will be displayed inside the museum for an exhibition, before moving to its new location.
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Rocky Statue moving to the top of the Philadelphia Art Museum steps
The city's Art Commission approved the move. The statue will be displayed inside the museum before reaching a new location â atop the iconic steps â in August.
https://billypenn.com/2026/01/14/rocky-statue-moving-philadelphia-art-museum-steps-sylvester-stallone/
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Billy Penn at WHYY
12 months ago
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!
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Billy Penn to host pop-up newsroom at City Hall on July 14
Billy Penn and WHYY News is hosting a âpop-upâ newsroom where you can meet reporters, talk about stories and community concerns, and ask questions! On Monday, July 14, reporters with [âŚ]
https://billypenn.com/2025/07/10/billy-penn-to-host-pop-up-newsroom-at-city-hall-on-july-14/
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The latest info on Philly's FIFA World Cup poster competition for
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Interested to see what the winning design will be, and how a floral interpretation of it will look.
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Latest for
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: Dusted off an unused story draft from two years ago that can help Birds fans recover from last night's Super Bowl celebrations.
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over 1 year ago
Eagles fans started the night out confident, and are ending it celebrating the 2025 Super Bowl champions!
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Eagles fans confident, a little jubilant at halftime, up 24-0
Fans from all over packed into bars and restaurants along South Street ahead of kickoff for Super Bowl 59 Sunday evening.
https://billypenn.com/2025/02/09/philly-fans-reactions-super-bowl-59-on-street/
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Billy Penn at WHYY
over 1 year ago
All prepped for the big game? To help take the edge off the tension â or pass the time till Kendrick Lamar performs â weâve got two bingo cards to enhance your viewing experience.
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Play Philly Super Bowl 59 bingo â 2 printable gameboards
The Eagles are back in the big game and Billy Pennâs big game bingo is back for a third year. In 2023 we hoped, in 2024 we moped, and now [âŚ]
https://billypenn.com/2025/02/06/philadelphia-super-bowl-lix-bingo-game-boards-eagles/
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over 1 year ago
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.
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Sirianni and Eagles fans: Itâs a complicated relationship
The coach is off to the best start in team history â and yet his job was seen as in jeopardy a few months ago. We spoke to an expert to help us understand.
https://billypenn.com/2025/02/05/eagles-nick-sirianni-super-bowl-lix-philly-sports-fans-reid-pederson/
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Billy Penn at WHYY
over 1 year ago
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.
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How Nick Sirianni made an impression at this coupleâs 2021 wedding
He was a virtual unknown, but took the time to make a special day even better. Now theyâre big boosters.
https://billypenn.com/2025/02/05/eagles-nick-sirianni-wedding-crash-avalon/
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Billy Penn at WHYY
over 1 year ago
Whether at the Superdome in New Orleans, a favorite local watering hole, or a home watch party, it will be every Philly sports fanâs duty to cheer on the Birds and thwart an Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes three-peat.
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Where to watch the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX in and around Philly
If you werenât lucky enough to bag some tickets to News Orleans, here are some options for watching the game locally.
https://billypenn.com/2025/01/30/philadelphia-eagles-super-bowl-lix-watch-parties/
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Thinking about this story I did a while back, for no particular reason.
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Keep the faith: Grease pole climbing advice from a former champion
Frankie Longo, who's won the Italian Market Festival competition multiple times, has some tips on what not to do.
https://billypenn.com/2022/11/05/grease-pole-climbing-phillies-italian-market-festival-frankie-longo/
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over 1 year ago
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 âŹď¸
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Ya Fav Trashman bringing out his newly-bought truck for MLK Day of Service
Terrill Haigler has been using it for junk removal and illegal dump pickups around Philly, offering jobs for returning citizens.
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Billy Penn at WHYY
over 1 year ago
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 âmore teams to comeâ in remarks.
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WNBA team in Philly gets boost as part of Comcast-Sixers megadeal
Comcast promised to be a minority stakeholder if the city lands a team. NBA commissioner Adam Silver mentioned âmore teams to comeâ in remarks.
https://billypenn.com/2025/01/13/wnba-franchise-bid-philadelphia-comcast-sixers-new-south-philly-arena-deal/
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My latest for
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: 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.
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Back as the newsroom's "innovative dating" correspondent (s/o to Maiken Scott for the title).
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over 1 year ago
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.
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Chelsea, Real Madrid and Man City coming to the Linc for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
Lincoln Financial Field will host eight games of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, including a Fourth of July match of the tune-up tournament for the 2026 World Cup.
https://billypenn.com/2024/12/07/chelsea-real-madrid-and-man-city-linc-2025-fifa-club-world-cup/
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over 1 year ago
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.
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Suspect in health care CEO shooting graduated from Penn
Luigi Mangione was arrested in Altoona this morning, police said. The 26-year-old graduated from the University of Pennsylvania.
https://billypenn.com/2024/12/09/unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-shooting-suspect-arrested-altoona-penn-grad/
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over 1 year ago
Among the 12,381 finishers of the 2024 Philadelphia Marathon was Gloria Vasquez, a 73-year-old grandmother from Kissimmee, Fla. It was Vasquezâs 94th marathon, and moved her closer to her goal to run 100 before she turns 100.
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Philadelphia Marathon: 73-year-old grandmother finishes 94th race on path to 100
Gloria Vasquez of Kissimmee, Fla., is aiming to run 100 marathons before turning 100. She plans to return for Philly's race next year.
https://billypenn.com/2024/11/26/philadelphia-marathon-gloria-vasquez-grandmother-94th-race-100-before-100-2/
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#894: Juan Soto, Garrett Crochet and Phillies Rumors Galore
Hittin' Season: A Philadelphia Phillies podcast ¡ Episode
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over 1 year ago
âPhiladelphia is unique because of Mural Artsâ unparalleled integration into the cityâs civic life. No other mural program offers the same consistency, reliability, and depth of engagement.â
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How Philly became the âMural Capital of the Worldâ
Jane Golden, the executive director of Mural Arts Philadelphia since its inception, sat down with Billy Penn to share how Philly became the âMural Capital of the World.â
https://billypenn.com/2024/11/24/jane-golden-mural-arts-40th-anniversary/
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over 1 year ago
The thought that Grahamâs career might end like this had many fans feeling a mix of dejection, nostalgia, and hope.
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His season â and career â may be over, but Brandon Grahamâs positive vibes rock on
The Eagle vet announced after Sundayâs win an elbow injury would end his season; the team has yet to confirm that.
https://billypenn.com/2024/11/25/philadelphia-eagles-brandon-graham-season-ending-triceps-injury-reaction-rams/
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Oh hey, first story posted on here!
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A long overdue hello and farewell.
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