10 years of Philly personalities; VNA layoffs; Indigenous Peoples Day

As Billy Penn marks its 10th birthday, we’re celebrating some of the notable Philadelphians who we’ve featured over the years.

From the mysterious Chickenman to sanitation hero Ya Fav Trashman to our regretful former mayor, here are some of the big personalities and change-makers who have graced us with their presence. Continue reading…

History, care, and joy — a surprising mixture — were shared Monday at Shackamaxon, also known as Penn Treaty Park, on a gorgeous fall day during the eighth annual celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

The event, put on by Indigenous Peoples’ Day Philly, Inc., honored the Lenape tribe and Indigenous communities originating or residing in the Northeast of the U.S. Continue reading…

RECAP: What else happened?

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• Republican lawsuits, including in Pa., target rules for overseas voters, but those ballots are already sent. [AP/Spotlight PA]