Kevin Donahue
@kevdonahue.com
Editor of Billy Penn, Senior Director at WHYY News in Philadelphia; hopeful skeptic; grandguy to Mia, Thomas and James
Fetterman is a lot ... of health issues. www.inquirer.com/health/john-...
Sen. John Fetterman’s health issues, explained
Ventricular fibrillation is the latest health issue for Fetterman, who had a stroke while campaigning for the Senate. He has been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy, and depression.
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November 15, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Fetterman is a lot ... of health issues. www.inquirer.com/health/john-...
The Regional Rail car inspections are complete. The disruptions will linger till the end of the year, SEPTA says. billypenn.com/2025/11/14/s...
SEPTA completes inspections of Regional Rail cars — though disruptions will continue
SEPTA announced Friday that it had completed its audit of the entire fleet of 223 Silverliner IV cars, meeting a Nov. 14 federal deadline for safety compliance. Delays aren’t over.
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November 15, 2025 at 11:08 AM
The Regional Rail car inspections are complete. The disruptions will linger till the end of the year, SEPTA says. billypenn.com/2025/11/14/s...
"Resign to run" bill will be back before City Council next week. It would allow city elected officials to run for Congress. billypenn.com/2025/11/13/r...
Bill would let City Councilmembers stay in office while running for Congress
Critics of “resign-to-run” tweak say it doesn’t go far enough — or goes too far.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:08 AM
"Resign to run" bill will be back before City Council next week. It would allow city elected officials to run for Congress. billypenn.com/2025/11/13/r...
Liberty Bell is back, Independence Hall isn't — and won't be till next year. A post-shutdown update. billypenn.com/2025/11/13/p...
Shutdown impact: Liberty Bell to reopen Thursday, flight disruptions continue
Some Philly services, like park access and air travel, were disrupted during the government shutdown. We looked into when these services will “rebound.”
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November 13, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Liberty Bell is back, Independence Hall isn't — and won't be till next year. A post-shutdown update. billypenn.com/2025/11/13/p...
So many candidates in a jam-packed 3rd Congressional District race ... billypenn.com/2025/11/11/3...
11th candidate enters jam-packed 3rd Congressional District race
A civic org leader and a former U.S. Treasury advisor throw their hats in the ring.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:08 AM
So many candidates in a jam-packed 3rd Congressional District race ... billypenn.com/2025/11/11/3...
The last penny ever was pressed today. It's one of 130 BILLION in circulation - plus seven other interesting facts about Philly and pennies. billypenn.com/2025/11/12/p...
8 things you should know about pennies — and Philly
As penny production ends, we share some interesting facts — including an estimate of how many are currently in circulation.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:03 AM
The last penny ever was pressed today. It's one of 130 BILLION in circulation - plus seven other interesting facts about Philly and pennies. billypenn.com/2025/11/12/p...
It has felt exactly like this.
Sixers net rating, by quarter (league ranking in parenthesis):
1st: -6.0 (20th)
2nd: +30.0 (1st)
3rd: -38.2 (30th)
4th: +28.8 (1st)
1st: -6.0 (20th)
2nd: +30.0 (1st)
3rd: -38.2 (30th)
4th: +28.8 (1st)
November 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
It has felt exactly like this.
Who else did the "Fubo Hustle" to catch the Birds last night? (Don't forget to cancel your trial.)
November 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Who else did the "Fubo Hustle" to catch the Birds last night? (Don't forget to cancel your trial.)
One of the saddest days of the year - when the fig starts dropping its leaves. It's like winter sends you a 3-week-out notice.
November 11, 2025 at 11:08 AM
One of the saddest days of the year - when the fig starts dropping its leaves. It's like winter sends you a 3-week-out notice.
I've had YoutubeTV since 2017 (remember the $34.99/month days), but this is such a dumb hill to die on. After all the bloat they've allowed, they draw the line here? With stuff people actually watch? I'll be looking at alternatives next weekend.
November 11, 2025 at 4:30 AM
I've had YoutubeTV since 2017 (remember the $34.99/month days), but this is such a dumb hill to die on. After all the bloat they've allowed, they draw the line here? With stuff people actually watch? I'll be looking at alternatives next weekend.
I will miss Brian Daboll. He threw the best tantrums of any NFL head coach and, as HC of Giants, he had abundant opportunity.
November 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I will miss Brian Daboll. He threw the best tantrums of any NFL head coach and, as HC of Giants, he had abundant opportunity.
Packed cars, cancellations and delay headaches: Regional Rail riders should brace for a rough week billypenn.com/2025/11/10/s...
Packed cars, cancellations, and delay headaches: Regional Rail riders should brace for a rough week
The agency announced it would curtail service further to reach a Nov. 14 deadline on safety checks.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Packed cars, cancellations and delay headaches: Regional Rail riders should brace for a rough week billypenn.com/2025/11/10/s...
I dropped car off at dealer for recall service and the guy overseeing the work is Frank. I got a text from him with the name "Frank Adviser" — and I think I want that as a job title someday.
November 7, 2025 at 6:07 PM
I dropped car off at dealer for recall service and the guy overseeing the work is Frank. I got a text from him with the name "Frank Adviser" — and I think I want that as a job title someday.
“It’s nice to have nice things in the community, because we never can’t have nothing no more, in Kensington and just Philly in general." Amen. billypenn.com/2025/11/06/r...
After a fire, new hope for a garden in Kensington
A well-timed grant ensures the Ruth Street Garden will remain for years to come.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
“It’s nice to have nice things in the community, because we never can’t have nothing no more, in Kensington and just Philly in general." Amen. billypenn.com/2025/11/06/r...
Reposted by Kevin Donahue
Border Patrol agent Lairmore testifies that he was not injured by the sandwich, but he felt the impact through his ballistic vest.
The sandwich came apart and "kind of exploded" on his chest upon impact, he says.
"I could smell the onions and mustard."
The sandwich came apart and "kind of exploded" on his chest upon impact, he says.
"I could smell the onions and mustard."
November 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Border Patrol agent Lairmore testifies that he was not injured by the sandwich, but he felt the impact through his ballistic vest.
The sandwich came apart and "kind of exploded" on his chest upon impact, he says.
"I could smell the onions and mustard."
The sandwich came apart and "kind of exploded" on his chest upon impact, he says.
"I could smell the onions and mustard."
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The feeling looking from Philadelphia
October 31, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The feeling looking from Philadelphia
Wordlebot should not be such a big factor in my feelings of self-worth. Like if you know what I mean 🙂
November 1, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Wordlebot should not be such a big factor in my feelings of self-worth. Like if you know what I mean 🙂
Not the unlikeliest outcome: Philadelphia Magazine has been sold to The Philadelphia Citizen, and will operate as a nonprofit buff.ly/LpqahEM
Philadelphia Magazine has been sold to The Philadelphia Citizen, and will operate as a nonprofit
Larry Platt’s The Philadelphia Citizen has acquired Philadelphia Magazine, turning the 117-year-old publication into a nonprofit media outlet.
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November 1, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Not the unlikeliest outcome: Philadelphia Magazine has been sold to The Philadelphia Citizen, and will operate as a nonprofit buff.ly/LpqahEM
SEPTA gets extension to Nov-14 to complete Regional Rail car inspections.
October 31, 2025 at 8:23 PM
SEPTA gets extension to Nov-14 to complete Regional Rail car inspections.
Awesome show from Jon Batiste last night at The Met! "This isn't a concert. It's a spiritual practice!" he said early. A NEEDED practice, I'd say.
October 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Awesome show from Jon Batiste last night at The Met! "This isn't a concert. It's a spiritual practice!" he said early. A NEEDED practice, I'd say.
A Billy Penn tradition: Check out our Procrastinator’s Guide to the 2025 general election in Philly. Short version: A lot of judicial choices, including the one that resulted in A LOT of mail in the last month. buff.ly/WckIHm2
Procrastinator’s Guide to the 2025 general election in Philly
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Judicial candidates — especially retention votes for state Supreme Court justices — have drawn extraordinary attention.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:07 PM
A Billy Penn tradition: Check out our Procrastinator’s Guide to the 2025 general election in Philly. Short version: A lot of judicial choices, including the one that resulted in A LOT of mail in the last month. buff.ly/WckIHm2
You can't make this stuff up. Three years after shutting down, and after making thousands of bus riders wait without amenities in the heat and cold, Philly’s old Greyhound station will reopen in 2026 billypenn.com/2025/10/30/g...
Three years after shutting down, Philly’s old Greyhound station will reopen in 2026
“Unsustainable” Spring Garden terminal to close; PPA will run the rehabbed Filbert Street station.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:54 PM
You can't make this stuff up. Three years after shutting down, and after making thousands of bus riders wait without amenities in the heat and cold, Philly’s old Greyhound station will reopen in 2026 billypenn.com/2025/10/30/g...
Pa. ranks 6th in NYT's Best States for Retirement. That's a surprise, right! buff.ly/ARWCFE7
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October 31, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Pa. ranks 6th in NYT's Best States for Retirement. That's a surprise, right! buff.ly/ARWCFE7
OK, this is getting ridiculous! Another comeback win for Sixers. This is Tyrese's team now.
October 29, 2025 at 11:08 AM
OK, this is getting ridiculous! Another comeback win for Sixers. This is Tyrese's team now.
The idea that Embiid doesn't play in crunch time is nuts.
October 26, 2025 at 2:09 AM
The idea that Embiid doesn't play in crunch time is nuts.