Julia Binswanger

The Hershey Kiss might become Pennsylvania's state candy. Should it? While the Kiss is certainly a strong contender, we’re looking at all of the options.

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Today in Philly fake news…
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Mawn’s Phila Lorn is a James Beard finalist. He says the spotlight also belongs to his wife Rachel The Lorns opened Mawn together as a shared vision to celebrate their history. Now, they’re gearing up for Chicago.

I chatted with Mawn's Phila and Rachel Lorn ahead of this year's James Beard Awards. Even the best chefs need a strong front-of-house team.
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Flight Club’s high-tech darts bar hits the mark in Philly opening The new, 7,000-square-foot space rebrands the classic bar game with craft cocktails and lobster mac-and-cheese balls.

I wrote about darts.
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Nihonbashi Philly’s Tomomi and Kosuke Chujo talk cheesesteaks ahead of their new pop-up Billy Penn chatted with the couple about their classic sandwich, two new Japanese-inspired cheesesteaks and their love for this city.

I had the best time talking with Kosuke and Tomomi Chujo from Nihonbashi Philly ahead of their cheesesteak pop-ups. Their love of Philly makes me feel even luckier to live here.
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Hop to it! Egg prices have dropped just in time for Easter Easter Sunday may commemorate a sacred rise, but the cost of eggs is staying blessedly low this year.

No need to use potatoes as an Easter egg substitute this year!
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Whisky and wine insiders say Trump's tariffs will be "a lot worse than people think" for Americans Trump hit Europe with 20% tariffs, but a Virginia wholesaler says Americans could see 30% price hikes on some wines, and even U.S. producers face higher costs.

Welp...
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Public artworks to check out in Philly this spring We’ve curated a list of beloved public murals, sculptures, graffiti and more to explore just in time for warm weather

I wrote about murals.
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Philly restaurants hike prices to keep eggs on the menu Beloved Philly breakfast spots have raised prices and aren’t expecting relief, even with reports of egg costs coming down.

I wrote about eggs.
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Philly breaking the Portal is the least surprising story of 2025 The large interactive public art installation arrived in LOVE Park in October 2024 Maybe we should be impressed it lasted five months before needing repairs.

It finally happened
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The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.

Should I be on Signal now too?
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The Philadelphia Museum of Art celebrates Christina Ramberg Ramberg explored female body image through faceless, fetishized closeups in the ‘60s and ‘70s that could fit in at any contemporary gallery.

Love this Philly/Chicago crossover moment at the PMA!
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Scout aims to transform two UArts buildings as artists’ havens The female-led design firm aims to honor University of the Arts’ legacy by creating new spaces for artists. The first hurdle: funding.

The team behind the Bok building has acquired UArts' iconic Hamilton Hall. They aim to honor the building's creative legacy and continue expanding spaces for artists in the city
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Philly’s cereal cocktail bar offers up nostalgic, kitschy charm The latest drink “experience” from Bucket Listers offers up silly, breakfast-themed cocktails, but they're not cheap.

Are milk-carton shaped glasses the future of cocktails? Probably not, but this cereal-inspired one is still fun.
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Philly unveils 2026 FIFA World Cup poster at the annual PHS Flower Show Artist Nicholas McClintock showed off his winning design at the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show today through a giant re-creation made from hydrangeas, carnations, roses and more.

New World Cup poster alert!
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15 Philly soups to get you through the end of winter These hearty favorites from Billy Penn and WHYY staff will help keep your belly full till spring.

It's still soup season...
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Free jazz jam for girls in Philly this weekend Key of She is leading jazz workshops at the Settlement Music School this Sunday for female and nonbinary students of all levels.

Any Philly girls interested in jazz should check out this jam with @keyofshejazz.bsky.social on Sunday!

‘It feels like something important to us died’: More UArts staff reflect on its closure We interviewed some of the UArts leadership about the school’s sudden closure. Now, more staff share how they’re doing eight months later.

It’s been eight months since UArts told its employees they had a week to pack up their belongings and vacate forever. Billy Penn checked in with former staff to see how they’ve processed and mourned the closure of the iconic Philly art school.

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East Passyunk Restaurant Week 2025: Dishes and deals East Passyunk Restaurant Week runs through March 7, with a nod to value. Its organizers talk about deals, dishes and what to expect.

First @billy-penn.bsky.social byline! Now go forth and dine!

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