Shannon Wink
Billy Penn
Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Billy Penn is hiring: Be a general assignment reporter in Philly
We're looking for someone who gets Philly and has reporting experience. → Read More
Free movie screening with Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission
Catch a screening of "Same Kind of Different as Me", based on the New York Times bestselling novel. Inspired by true events, the film is set at a sister Rescue Mission just like Sunday Breakfast. After the film, get an update on what's new at the Mission from CEO Dick McMillen. → Read More
Live Q&A with the Property Brothers
Jonathan and Drew Scott of HGTV fame will be live a the Merriam Theater answering questions and talking about their lives for the nationwide tour, The Scott Brother's House Party. → Read More
Billy Penn is hiring: Be our Lead Engagement Coordinator
Billy Penn is looking for an experienced, innovative professional to help build our audience. Our site was founded on the principle that we will always go where the audience is. With that, our social media and news curation strategies are constantly evolving. That’s where this job comes in, as we’re looking for someone who has that same passion for sharing news and information from all parts of… → Read More
Help Philly artists support art in local schools
At some point, the artists behind your favorite Philly murals were in school learning how to create. You can help support kids just like them at the "We All Start Somewhere" fundraiser. You can help by donating art supplies or purchasing stuff from the artists. → Read More
Billy Penn Fall 2017 internships: Writing, multimedia and social media
Apply by August 2. → Read More
The best summer beers and how to buy fireworks
It's literally never been easier for Philadelphians to buy good beer, but with gazillions of options on all the store shelves, which ones are right for your backyard BBQ or beach picnic? We asked the experts who run some of the best breweries in the area to share their hot weather faves. Before you make your holiday beer run, check out this list of 21 great summer brews. → Read More
Watch this guy tap a bumper in a giant South Street parking spot
Is that a Camry or a yacht you're driving, dude? → Read More
Film screening: Menstrual health, access and equality
The Bleed On fundraiser series comes to Philly! The feature presentation is "See Here Now: Menstrual Hygiene," a video produced by Refinery29, highlighting social issues surrounding menstruation, including the tampon tax, menstrual equity, and the lack of access to products for homeless people with periods. Bring menstrual items for donations → Read More
Everything you need to know about Election Day; Sixers hopes hinge on NBA Draft lottery tonight
We've been waiting three years for tonight, the day the Sixers land two picks in the top four. Yes, there is a chance the Sixers could win the NBA Draft Lottery — they won it last year, after all — and in doing so, they could push the Lakers out of the top 3, giving the Sixers LA's pick too. That, or the ping pong balls could bounce the wrong way, and the Sixers could end up with just the No. 6… → Read More
Twin Peaks dance party & free donuts
Get ready for the new season of "Twin Peaks" with a dance party, Federal Donuts and a chance to win a tattoo gift certificate. Riot Nerd & Atomic City Comics present Black Lodge Dance Party 21+ → Read More
Watch young Philly entrepreneurs in a pitch competition
The Center for High Impact Philanthropy and Penn’s School of Social Policy and Practice present the inaugural Franklin SP2 Social Innovation Prize, to be awarded to the team of students that best develops the most promising and innovative project. Teams will present their projects in a live pitch competition, and the winner will be decided by a panel of experts. → Read More
Squad goals
Billy Penn is a mobile platform for a better Philly -- the easiest way to find and follow local and breaking news in Philadelphia. → Read More
NPR hosts a panel on fake news and critical reading
How do you separate real news from the fake stuff when even the president is decrying legitimate media? Join WHYY and NPR for a discussion with journalists, columnists and a neuroscientist. → Read More
Philadelphia Parking Authority seeks Executive Director: We wrote a job listing
It’s not the real thing, but it should be. → Read More
Watch: How to not be a jerk on the El
Billy Penn is a mobile platform for a better Philly -- the easiest way to find and follow local and breaking news in Philadelphia. → Read More
Billy Penn seeks summer editorial interns who can figure out what makes Philly tick
Apply by March 30. → Read More
Video: We tested Pennsylvania's 4-foot passing law for bikes
If you want cars to respect your bike space, just get some pool noodles and cameras. → Read More