WHYY’s Billy Penn: Billies Awards 2026
WHYY’s Billy Penn has announced the 2026 Billies Awards to recognize outstanding contributions to the Philadelphia community. The event honors individuals and groups whose work over the past year has focused on improving the city and supporting its residents.
The event honors notable community members and groups working over the past year to make the City of Brotherly and Sisterly Love better.
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