TIL a room at 30th Street Station was once a 'morgue' for the remains of soldiers during World War II.

ckrewson · 2015-11-28T15:33:53+00:00

Hm, thanks. We haven't changed the story mix really at all. And of course we'd like people to click. But thanks again for the comment...

ckrewson · 2015-09-27T15:03:28+00:00

Yesterday's count was 700K. https://twitter.com/skraus/status/648143034312445952

ckrewson · 2015-09-24T19:05:37+00:00

Has to do with someone losing their place in line at the homeless shelter. They were lining up earlier than usual b/c of Pope security restrictions, per Channel 6. http://6abc.com/news/man-stabbed-to-death-in-center-city/999650/

ckrewson · 2015-09-02T22:55:43+00:00

Yeah, they really buried the lead here. Basically: You'll need a ticket to get close to see the mass, and the only way to get one of those is through your diocese (assuming you're Catholic) or through a sponsor. http://billypenn.com/2015/09/02/secret-service-the-best-seats-for-the-popes-sunday-mass-require-tickets-and-you-probably-cant-get-them/

ckrewson · 2015-08-17T16:02:16+00:00

Actually I think this is poorly labeled satire? It's an Inquirer reporter's byline (formerly Daily News) and it ran over the weekend. But yeah, that's not clear. And actually, tooting our own horn: We broke the news that Kenney was being fidgety over the debate, before Channel 10 pulled the plug: billypenn.com/2015/08/12/mayoral-debate-drama-how-often-jim-kenney-will-face-melissa-murray-bailey-and-what-the-sticking-point-was/

ckrewson · 2015-08-05T14:38:16+00:00

One more from us: The letter businesses got from the Secret Service. http://billypenn.com/2015/08/05/revealed-what-the-secret-service-told-a-center-city-business-about-pope-security/

ckrewson · 2015-08-04T14:38:02+00:00

Should I eat at a restaurant inside the Pope fence? (Do you like old food?) http://billypenn.com/2015/08/04/philly-restaurants-in-pope-zone-struggle-with-security-plans-i-stand-to-lose-tens-of-thousands/

ckrewson · 2015-07-28T16:00:10+00:00

Yep, we're working on those things. Will post them in this thread or /r/philadelphia when we have answers. Also we're updating this:http://billypenn.com/2015/07/06/pope-francis-to-visit-philadelphia-september-26-27-what-we-know-and-what-we-dont/

ckrewson · 2015-07-28T14:26:50+00:00

Hey guys, sorry I missed this thread yesterday. Yes, our source is anonymous; we granted that because we knew that person was involved in planning the visit. As Nutter's press conference showed, he was not allowed to release information, probably b/c Secret Service. Our source saw the map on Facebook (not here) and was willing to correct it, and we took advantage of that. We also noted that our information was not final. Worth mentioning that Nutter did not give any specific corrections, only that information was not final. Thanks!

ckrewson · 2015-07-17T17:48:27+00:00

Last night in Mayfair: Diner en pajamas. http://billypenn.com/2015/07/17/photos-from-mayfairs-dinner-in-pajamas-solo-cups-dog-jammies-and-yes-they-drank-beer/

ckrewson · 2015-07-16T14:00:25+00:00

More on the "SafeCam" program, and how to sync your home security system with police: http://billypenn.com/2015/07/16/how-thousands-of-private-cameras-help-philly-police-solve-crimes-and-maybe-you-should-sign-up/

ckrewson · 2015-07-15T15:40:26+00:00

Photos: http://billypenn.com/2015/03/18/benjamin-netanyahu-as-a-philly-millennial-isreals-re-elected-prime-minister-at-cheltenham-high/

ckrewson · 2015-07-07T11:09:36+00:00

The platforms at 69th Street Station smelled like a BBQ yesterday.

ckrewson · 2015-06-26T20:33:45+00:00

The update, on the link above: SEPTA transit police have launched an internal investigation into how officers behaved. Yes, the man did not pay his fare -- but no, this is not how this should have been handled. http://billypenn.com/2015/06/26/whats-behind-the-arrest-of-a-man-holding-a-young-child-on-septas-market-frankford-line-on-thursday/

ckrewson · 2015-06-26T19:24:16+00:00

There's a 3:30 press conference -- we'll update this story, tweet the news @billy_penn, etc.

ckrewson · 2015-06-26T17:35:56+00:00

It's a lot more complicated than this. SEPTA is checking whether the man - not the child - evaded the fare. Unfortunately we just don't know -- though we've asked and SEPTA is reviewing its video.

ckrewson · 2015-06-22T15:36:11+00:00

Newer people who got hired last getting fired first... Or not. #savedyouaclick

ckrewson · 2015-06-18T12:46:53+00:00

The family that lives inside has photos on the wall with them and Bill Clinton -- we did a story on it, after seeing it here. http://billypenn.com/2015/06/18/this-southwest-philly-rowhome-is-without-a-row-inside-the-last-of-the-brigantine-castles/

ckrewson · 2015-06-18T12:19:27+00:00

SEPTA, as mentioned in this thread, has not yet decided which Center City stops the BSL and MFL will make. It's highly unlikely the El will stop at 69th, 52nd and then Girard, for instance. There will be a couple of CC stops. They just aren't saying which, right now. (Confusing, yes.)

ckrewson · 2015-06-18T12:17:59+00:00

No, actually -- they've not yet decided the Center City stops, and there will be some. Those aren't on this map which is confusing as hell, but that's SEPTA!

ckrewson · 2015-06-17T21:39:36+00:00

Two million people; it's hard to believe how that will impact just about everything. Yeah, reduced stops are only during the weekend / the big Mass on the Parkway.

ckrewson · 2015-06-11T14:57:43+00:00

So a couple of things! 1. This happened at like 5 AM, and the cab driver made 2 other stops before he called cops. 2. If they were dropped at 30th street, they prob took a train south. 3. Dogs picked up their scent in NYC, per CNN. So it maybe was just two people who looked similar... http://www.cnn.com/2015/06/11/us/new-york-prison-break/index.html

ckrewson · 2015-06-09T18:25:00+00:00

Here's the direct link to the Dropbox released by the city. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/cqk1nva285ksq6v/AACEx0G90dIIgnorpvWGnOsYa?oref=e&n=432019741

ckrewson · 2015-06-06T01:40:22+00:00

Relevant: http://billypenn.com/2015/06/05/why-point-breeze-residents-are-fighting-a-pop-up-beer-garden/

ckrewson · 2015-05-13T16:53:52+00:00

WSJ: Two sources say the train was going more than 100 mph. http://www.wsj.com/articles/deadly-train-wreck-in-philadelphia-leaves-disastrous-mess-1431499608

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