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No fluff, no BS, all Philly ✨

Billy Penn at WHYY is a local news team that informs, entertains and engages with Philadelphians.

Our reader-powered nonprofit newsroom covers everything Philly, from breaking news to urban life to food and fun. Through original reporting, curation and (virtual) events, we try to help our local community learn from and connect with one another.

Instead of your standard news site, we’re more like a friend who happens to be really knowledgeable about Philadelphia — and loves sharing the info.

Founded in October 2014 as a startup, we joined the region’s NPR/PBS public media affiliate in April 2019.

Sign up for our free morning newsletter to get everything you need to know about Philly, every day.

Billy Penn is member supported, meaning everything we do depends on your generous contributions and participation.
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Location
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Employees
1-10
Founded date
2014

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May 28, 2026Fact Sheet: Soccer History and Culture in PhiladelphiaPHILADELPHIA, May 27, 2026 – Philadelphia jumps into the national spotlight during FIFA World Cup, as the city hosts the world’s most popular sporting event, with six can’t-miss matches at Lincoln Financial Field from June 14, 2026, through...
Jun 20, 2025Editorial: Democrats are failing to meet the momentStill largely missing in action is the Democratic Party. In fact, while millions of average citizens spent the day fighting for democracy at the “No Kings” protests, many Democratic leaders — including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, ...
May 16, 2024Fairmount residents organize to halt drug treatment facilityfigcaption>span]:font-sans"> Fairmount residents are organizing to stop Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration from operating a drug treatment center at a shelter in the neighborhood. The big picture: The Parker administration wa...
Apr 3, 2024Made in America festival nixed ... againJay-Z's Made in America festival is canceled for a second consecutive year. Why it matters: The reversal raises questions about the future of the two-day event on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philly. The latest: In a brief statement on ...
Jan 23, 2024The Return of the Split Flap: Oat Foundry's Quest to Revive 30th Street Station's Iconic SoundWhile the Oat Foundry boards share a resemblance with the iconic Solari board of 30th Street Station, Kuhn insists they're vastly different beneath the retro facade. Split Flap at Moynihan Train Hall – The Irish Exit bar has changed the atm...
Jul 20, 2023You can now track security wait times at Philadelphia AirportImagine knowing exactly how long it'll take you to get through airport security. Driving the news: New technology at Philadelphia International Airport is tracking just that. A new queue management system, or QMS, is informing travelers abo...
Jul 14, 2023Bastille Day parties and specials in PhiladelphiaBonjour! It's Bastille Day in the "Frenchest American city." Why it matters: Philly's French connections run deep — as many were surprised to learn from Michelin's new travel guide for the city, which bestowed the moniker and proc...
Jul 7, 2023Atlanta scores a solid "meh" in U.S. bike rankingsAtlanta's patchy network of bike lanes and roads designed for speeding cars leaves plenty of room for improvement, according to PeopleForBikes' "Best Places to Bike" report. How it works: The organization rated 1,484 U.S. cities o...
Jul 7, 2023Philadelphia ranks among best U.S. cities for bikingPhilly ranked fourth among large cities on this year's Best Places to Bike list, compiled by PeopleForBikes. How it works: The pro-biking nonprofit reviewed more than 1,480 U.S. cities on the quality of their bike network. Cities are rated ...
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FAQ about Billy Penn

When was Billy Penn founded?

Billy Penn was founded in 2014.

What has the press written about Billy Penn?

Parsers VC has collected 85 articles mentioning Billy Penn, among them “Fact Sheet: Soccer History and Culture in Philadelphia” (May 28, 2026) and “Editorial: Democrats are failing to meet the moment” (Jun 20, 2025).

Is Billy Penn still active?

Yes, Billy Penn is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jul 20, 2026.