Julia Binswanger

Daily Correspondent at Smithsonian Magazine

philadelphia, pennsylvania, united states

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I’m a freelance producer and writer based in Chicago with an MSJ degree from Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism. My work has appeared in WBEZ, Chicago Mag, Smithsonian Mag, Rebellious Mag and PC Mag. Check out more of my work at juliabinswanger.com

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Karen New Year's celebration draws immigrant community together in Philly

While many Philadelphians rang in America’s 250th with the Mummers or at the inaugural NYE concert on the Parkway, one immigrant community celebrated the new year a few days later. And the party wasn’t for 2026; it was for 2765. “Karen New Year is a reall... See more

billypenn.com•Julia Binswanger•Jan 12, 2026

The tick-borne red meat allergy that can really put a damper on dining out

Sharon Forsyth, a Philadelphia native, was hiking through a peaceful field in Northern Virginia, on a hunt for rare butterflies — unaware of the small and potentially life-threatening dangers lurking in the grass. It was pre-pandemic in 2019. Forsyth wore... See more

billypenn.com•Julia Binswanger•Jan 2, 2026

Ring in the new year with a 2,000-pound Liberty Bell twin at Cherry Street Pier

As the country inches ever closer to its 250th anniversary, there is one iconic Philadelphia symbol that is ringing loud and clear over all the celebrations. Not only is one of the city’s semiquincentennial programs called “ Ring It On! ”, but the Liberty... See more

billypenn.com•Julia Binswanger•Dec 29, 2025

Philadelphia Jewish museum celebrates Christmas - WHYY

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! You don’t need a Christmas tree to party on the 25th. The annual “Being ____ at Christmas” party is back at the Weitzman National Museum of ... See more

whyy.org•Julia Binswanger•Dec 25, 2025

Why these Philly restaurants are staying open for Christmas - WHYY

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Envision Christmas dinner: the table set with the “fancy” silverware, porcelain plates and candles to mark the occasion. In the center sits ... See more

whyy.org•Julia Binswanger•Dec 24, 2025

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Journalism at Northwestern UniversityGraduated: 2022

Bachelors, English Literature, German Language at Bowdoin CollegeGraduated: 2016

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Karen New Year's celebration draws immigrant community together in Philly

The tick-borne red meat allergy that can really put a damper on dining out

Ring in the new year with a 2,000-pound Liberty Bell twin at Cherry Street Pier

Philadelphia Jewish museum celebrates Christmas - WHYY

Why these Philly restaurants are staying open for Christmas - WHYY

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Karen New Year's celebration draws immigrant community together in Philly

The tick-borne red meat allergy that can really put a damper on dining out

Ring in the new year with a 2,000-pound Liberty Bell twin at Cherry Street Pier

Philadelphia Jewish museum celebrates Christmas - WHYY

Why these Philly restaurants are staying open for Christmas - WHYY