Billy Penn
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Radio Preacher, Media Station Owner, Escaped FCC on Pirate Ship
Carl McIntire, a conservative talk radio preacher who owned a radio station in Media, did not get along with the FCC, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for…
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Billy Penn Review: Wawa’s Shore Tea Hard Seltzer has Wide Appeal
Wawa’s new peach-flavored hard tea product, Shore Tea, will appeal to craft beer fans for its rich flavor, to hard seltzer fans for the fact…
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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 to a bug in the…
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Wawa and McDonald’s Battle for St. Paddy’s Day Shake Supremacy
Wawa retooled the marketing around its Mint Matcha shakes (which happen to be green), offering them on a special St. Patrick’s Day menu, which kind…
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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 but has since moved to…
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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 have it any other way,”…
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With PLCB Liquor Limit in Place, Now Is Perfect Time to Try Local Distilleries
Owing to supply-chain delays, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has issued mandate that limits purchasing of various upscale champagnes, cognacs, tequilas, and whiskeys to…
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Despite Demotion and Defunding, Abington Scientist Continued Crucial mRNA Research in COVID-19 Vaccines
Despite being demoted by the University of Pennsylvania, Abington scientist Dr. Katalin Karikó persisted in continuing work on her mRNA research that proved crucial in…
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Map of Black-Owned Restaurants in Philadelphia Area Includes 5 Delaware County Eateries
Inspired by the protests against racism and police brutality, volunteers have created a database of black-owned Philadelphia area restaurants that includes five eateries in Delaware…
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Thanks to Wawa’s Increase in Share Price, a Number of Employees Retire as Millionaires
Wawa’s status as being privately owned ensures that the numbers behind its success are not readily accessible by the public. However, a few fun facts…
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Springfield Car Dealership’s First Female Auto Tech Earns Internet Fame with Tweet Gone Viral
Jessica Kryssing recently joined Piazza Honda of Springfield as its first female auto technician, and she quickly earned Internet fame with her “first day of…
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Here’s Why SEPTA’s Social Media Team May Have Your Commute Memorized
SEPTA’s social media team has expanded its role on Twitter from responding to customers’ questions and complaints to reaching out to see what is happening,…
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Wawa Aims to Reduce Lines with Portable Checkout Kiosks
Wawa is testing out portable checkout kiosks in the hopes of reducing long wait times for customers, writes Kris Rhim for Billy Penn. The Wawa…
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Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum Plans to Implement Archery Hunting of Deer Behind Airport
The John Heinz Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum plans to implement archery hunting of the deer behind Philadelphia International Airport, writes Danya Henninger for Billy Penn.…
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Airport’s Surrounding Area to Receive Major Upgrades
Following major upgrades to its interior, including the $900 million redesign of Terminal B, Philadelphia International Airport is now planning to revamp its surroundings, writes…
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Paying Homage to Hannah Callowhill Penn, the State’s First Female Leader
Hannah Callowhill Penn was Pennsylvania’s first and only female leader, and she ran the state for close to 14 years after her husband William Penn…
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People, Concrete, and Buildings Keep City from Getting More Snow Than Western Suburbs
The western suburbs of Philadelphia seem to always get more snow than the city itself, and there is a reason for that, writes Mónica Marie…
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Philadelphia Cream Cheese Got Name from Reputation, Not Location
It might be surprising to learn that Philadelphia Cream Cheese, despite having its name for nearly 135 years, is not actually from Philadelphia. It was,…
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