Billy Penn
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Weekend Wanderer: Don’t Make Me Scuba Dive, Part Two
You may remember I’m certifying in open-water scuba diving. You may also remember I’m afraid of swimming over large objects,…
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King of Prussia Rail Project: Does It Indeed Punch the Ticket to Success?
The King of Prussia Rail Project continues to gather steam among political and business leaders. But as Alex Davis points…
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Owner of Cyrenity Sips in Hatboro May Be the First Black Woman in Pa. to Run Wine Tasting Room
Shakia Williams, owner of Cyrenity Sips in Hatboro, knew wine tasting was something she wanted to be involved with the…
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Roosevelt Boulevard Subway May Emerge from a Century of Hopes, Plans, and Even a Ghost Station
According to transit advocates, the Roosevelt Boulevard subway that would run from a northern Broad Street Line stop to Bucks…
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Billionaire Developer from Penn Valley Behind Push to Build New 76ers Arena in Center City
Penn Valley native and billionaire developer David Adelman is the man leading the push to build a new 76ers arena…
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How a Little-Known Montgomery County Author Inspired Bucks County’s Most Renowned Literary Figure
1930s novelist Granville E. Toogood is a Montgomery County figure lost to the ages. He was Whitemarsh Township resident, newspaperman,…
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Pottstown Native Introduces Hoagies to Hoosiers
Hoagies & Hops, an Indianapolis restaurant conceived Pottstown-born Kristina Mazza, serves up plenty of Philly-area signature dishes. But the most…
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Now Harder to Find, The All-Night Diner Still Lives in Delco
The Philadelphia region at one time catered to the late-night appetite with a variety of 24-hour diners to choose from.…
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Fares Turned Unfair: Software Bug Overcharges SEPTA Regional Rail Riders
A number of SEPTA Regional Rail riders have been double-charged on their Key cards for trips to Center City due…
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Three Montgomery County Schools are Among 10 Most Expensive Universities in the Philly Region
Attending college in Montgomery County can be on the expensive side, with tuitions at some of the prominent universities costing…
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In Montgomery County, We All Agree That Wawa and Sheetz Food Are OK, But When You Combine Them, Wow!
William Penn reporter Asha Prihar has experienced Sheetz and Wawa in her lifetime. She grew up in Sheetz territory…
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Where Do You Go When You Gotta Go in Philly? An Upper Darby Native Has an App for That!
Hugo Bucci, formerly of Upper Darby, has become all things bathroom in Philadelphia. “Philly bathrooms are officially my legacy. Wouldn’t…
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Overwhelmed By Demand, Co-op Weavers Way Considers Adding Fourth Location in Germantown, Hosting Diversity Fair
Driven by high demand, Weavers Way Co-op, which currently has locations in Ambler, Mt. Airy, and Chestnut Hill, is considering…
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215 Area Code, Which Includes Much of Montgomery County, Continues to Be a Regional Cultural Identifier
Throughout the decades, the 215 area code, which covers the majority of Montgomery County, has become an instant cultural identifier…
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Montco Family Found King Crab Legs-eating Raccoon Living in Their Attic – Or So They Thought
A family that moved from South Philadelphia to Montgomery County a year ago recently discovered they have had a guest…
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With PLCB Liquor Limit in Place, Now is Perfect Time to Try Montco Distilleries
Owing to supply-chain delays, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has issued a mandate that limits purchasing of various upscale…
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Springfield Township Olympic Hopeful Entertains Audiences at Swimming Trials with Her Signature Dance Routines
Viewers of the U.S. swimming trials for the Olympics have been privy to a fun entertainment bonus: the signature dance…
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Elkins Park’s FarmerJawn is Rising Voice in Region’s Urban Farming Scene
Christa Barfield, owner of FarmerJawn Greenhouses in Elkins Park, is a rising voice in the region’s urban farming scene, writes…
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