Winner!

Launched in October 2014, Billy Penn is a mobile-first news platform designed with millenials in mind. What makes this startup unique (besides the penchant for covering political debates with emojii or explaining local dynasties a la Game of Thrones) is the approach to civic engagement, targeting an audience that’s typically hard to reach.

With their innovative blend of original content with aggregated must-read links from around the local web, plus events and forums about town, Billy Penn is already forming a community in Philadelphia while making waves with journalism institutes across the country.

Category: 2015 - Startup of the Year

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