Kevin Donahue

I dropped car off at dealer for recall service and the guy overseeing the work is Frank. I got a text from him with the name "Frank Adviser" — and I think I want that as a job title someday.

After a fire, new hope for a garden in Kensington A well-timed grant ensures the Ruth Street Garden will remain for years to come.

“It’s nice to have nice things in the community, because we never can’t have nothing no more, in Kensington and just Philly in general." Amen. billypenn.com/2025/11/06/r...

Border Patrol agent Lairmore testifies that he was not injured by the sandwich, but he felt the impact through his ballistic vest.

The sandwich came apart and "kind of exploded" on his chest upon impact, he says.

"I could smell the onions and mustard."

Wow. So much music, so much energy. Y'all must sleep well after these shows! My wife and I loved your violin-playing — and it was only instrument, it seemed, that JB didn't pick up and play.

The feeling looking from Philadelphia

I'm skeptical. I think city mags are a hard sell to consumers these days. As an old print guy, I'd like to be proven wrong, of course.

Wordlebot should not be such a big factor in my feelings of self-worth. Like if you know what I mean 🙂

Philadelphia Magazine has been sold to The Philadelphia Citizen, and will operate as a nonprofit Larry Platt’s The Philadelphia Citizen has acquired Philadelphia Magazine, turning the 117-year-old publication into a nonprofit media outlet.

Not the unlikeliest outcome: Philadelphia Magazine has been sold to The Philadelphia Citizen, and will operate as a nonprofit buff.ly/LpqahEM

SEPTA gets extension to Nov-14 to complete Regional Rail car inspections.

Awesome show from Jon Batiste last night at The Met! "This isn't a concert. It's a spiritual practice!" he said early. A NEEDED practice, I'd say.

Procrastinator’s Guide to the 2025 general election in Philly Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Judicial candidates — especially retention votes for state Supreme Court justices — have drawn extraordinary attention.

A Billy Penn tradition: Check out our Procrastinator’s Guide to the 2025 general election in Philly. Short version: A lot of judicial choices, including the one that resulted in A LOT of mail in the last month. buff.ly/WckIHm2

Three years after shutting down, Philly’s old Greyhound station will reopen in 2026 “Unsustainable” Spring Garden terminal to close; PPA will run the rehabbed Filbert Street station.

You can't make this stuff up. Three years after shutting down, and after making thousands of bus riders wait without amenities in the heat and cold, Philly’s old Greyhound station will reopen in 2026 billypenn.com/2025/10/30/g...

Pa. ranks 6th in NYT's Best States for Retirement. That's a surprise, right! buff.ly/ARWCFE7

OK, this is getting ridiculous! Another comeback win for Sixers. This is Tyrese's team now.

The idea that Embiid doesn't play in crunch time is nuts.

Love these Blue Jays!

can we all agree? Beat LA!!

Scary movie screenings around Philly to get you into the spooky spirit From “Gremlins” to “Night of the Living Dead,” Philadelphia cinemas are hosting a smattering of vintage classics and indie horrors that are sure to keep you up at night.

20 scary (or scary-adjacent) movies being screened around Philly this Halloween season. billypenn.com/2025/10/16/s...

Philly overdose deaths keep declining as wellness ecosystem expands Providers say Narcan availability is saving lives. But has the city’s huge investment made an impact?

Philly overdose deaths are likely to end up at well under 1,000 this year. This is still tragic, but tremendous progress. How much is due to the availability of Narcan? How much to the city's huge effort over the past year? Billy Penn reports. buff.ly/Lh09Edp

I miss Amanda Shires' fiddle — a lot.

Bernie Parent never stopped connecting with Philly fans Just last week, the Flyers’ great was signing autographs and showing off his Stanley Cup rings at a play in Delaware, of all places

Bernie Parent never stopped connecting with Philly fans - even days before he died. Billy Penn has the details. buff.ly/5P2ZFdz

Pa. leaving regional electricity grid is still on the table, Shapiro says The governor said PJM Interconnection has “months, not years” to make reforms that will keep costs down for consumers.

Pennsylvania leaving regional electricity grid is still on the table, Gov. Shapiro says. It's a matter of "months, not years." buff.ly/hDsdPDX

I'm getting Brian Johnson vibes and it's not good.

A political jolt for normally quiet state Supreme Court retention elections Republicans want to oust three Democratic justices and retake the court majority.

Pa. Supreme Court retention elections are usually pretty quiet affairs, but not this year, as GOP looks to re-make court. buff.ly/09tZbr5

East Falls man uses Etch A Sketch to show his love for all things Philly John Obringer’s love for a toy from his childhood and Philly sports have led him down a unique path.

East Falls teachers uses Etch A Sketch to show his love for all things Philly. He was surprised people would pay for his work. buff.ly/QfsSkmo

I don't need to know who Phillies Karen is. I think the point has been made, and it always seems like these exercises leave others catching strays.

Earlybirds Club, a dance party for ‘middle aged-ish’ women, is headed to Philadelphia Many describe the party – which ends at an appropriate 10 p.m. – as a form of therapy and a rare chance to exhale and reconnect.

Calling all you Philly Earlybirds, tonight's your night — but only till 10 pm! billypenn.com/2025/08/07/e...

Philly Democrats use Eagles game as platform to push for more SEPTA funding “We shouldn't have to rely on a gambling company to fund our transit,” Pennsylvania state Rep. Tarik Khan said Wednesday at NRG Station.

“We shouldn’t have to rely on a gambling company to fund our transit.” Amen. whyy.org/articles/sep...

Who is IShowSpeed and why was his Philly visit such a big deal? The hugely popular livestreamer was met with crowds of young people while checking in on Philly’s cultural landmarks.

Who is IShowSpeed? And why was half of Philly chasing after him Tuesday? An explainer for older Philadelphians (over, say, 24). buff.ly/CrudaAZ

For SEPTA Regional Rail riders, an endless string of headaches As disruptive safety inspections end, riders across the Philly region await service cuts and fare hikes.

It's not just you, SEPTA Regional Rail riders. The service has been historically spotty this year — even before the budget impasse from hell. Billy Penn's Meir Rinde explains why. buff.ly/T8HIRs5