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Philadelphia’s Franklin Field honored as America’s first stadium
10+ hour, 11+ min ago (1340+ words) Franklin Field has come a long way from its humble beginnings as an old potter's field or a burial ground for unknown or unclaimed people. The longstanding facility on the University of Pennsylvania campus is being recognized in this weekend's…...
Philly’s soccer summer ramping up: two new soccer fields to offer local fans their own place to play
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (331+ words) As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, Philly is prepping for its part in the summer's soccer festivities, the six games at the Linc and the free 39-day fan festival at Lemon Hill. There'll also be plenty of new short and…...
New Regional Rail cars; Join Philly activities; PHL reopens Terminal C | Morning Roundup
18+ hour, 43+ min ago (605+ words) #BILLYPENNGRAM OF THE DAY Using $200 million in emergency state funding to address aging trains,the transit agency purchased 24 cars from Exo, which currently runs the public transportation system in the Montreal area.SEPTA's Andrew Busch explained that adding in the…...
SEPTA to add 24 new Canadian cars to its lineup, thanks to state funding
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (529+ words) SEPTA has been working to enhance its Regional Rail fleet " and thanks to emergency state funding, help is now coming in the form of 24 new coach cars." The transit agency purchased the cars from Exo, which currently runs the public…...
Philly weekly events calendar: April 1 through April 5
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (677+ words) Note: this list will be updated throughout the week. In-Person Taxes for Artists Workshop " (6 to 7 p.m.)Whether you're getting grants, selling or performing art, self-employed, or have an LLC, filing your taxes can be a confusing process. Join this'free in-person tax…...
Philly Theatre Week launches pay-what-you-can tickets
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (974+ words) Darnelle Radford gets it. The new executive director of Theatre Philadelphia understands how people can walk down Broad Street, past the row of theaters, and feel like they don't belong. And that doesn't even include the less obvious theaters like…...
Phanatic and Gritty join Visit PA Playmakers to welcome America250 visitors
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (1181+ words) The Philly Phanatic is teaming up with Gritty, Swoop and other mascots to welcome visitors to Pennsylvania ahead of the America250 events this summer." Historical figures like Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross will also join the lineup of the Visit PA…...
Here are the Philly finalists for 2026 James Beard Awards
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (128+ words) Philly's food scene continues to rack up national accolades." In November, several local restaurants snagged their first Michelin Stars. Then in January, the James Beard Foundation announced 12 semifinalists from Philly as contenders for what is essentially the food world's Oscars....
Philly-based artist wants your toenails to make a replica FIFA World Cup trophy
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (615+ words) Philly-based artist and mental health advocate Clancy Philbrick wants to make a replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy " using fingernails and toenails.Let's pause for a moment to let everyone's stomachs get back into the right shape. Philbrick wants…...
‘Sound of Music’ back in Philly at a time ‘that feels terribly relevant’
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (925+ words) Raindrops on roses, whiskers on kittens, bright, snappy lyrics with which I am smitten. Broadway songs that everyone sings, these are a few of my favorite things. Honestly, doesn't everyone know the lyrics to at least one song from the…...