Best of Northwest Philly
They were the stories that happened in your community – from the Venice Island renovation project to the future of Chelten Plaza.
Over the last year, our photographers and reporters have covered all angles of Northwest Philadelphia and below we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite stories.
Is there a story you think we missed, tell us about the one that impacted you the most in the comments section below.
Brain-injury survivor completes cross-country ride
By Brian Hickey
Around 11 a.m. Friday, Doug Markgraf pedaled up to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania’s front door. More »
East Falls resident works to preserve WWII veterans’ stories
By Bernard J. Scally
With the dwindling number of World War II veterans still alive, one man is doing his part to preserve the stories of those who have been dubbed, “The Greatest Generation.” More »
Officials break ground on Manayunk’s long-awaited Venice Island renovation project
By Matthew Grady
Mayor Nutter, Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. and approximately 50 additional municipal emissaries and guests were present Tuesday morning on Manayunk’s Venice Island for an official groundbreaking ceremony. More »
27 years of bike race loyalty from Levering Street family
By Max Matza
Nearly five decades ago, long before the Philadelphia Bike Race appeared at her front step, Peg Andrews moved into her house on Levering Street with her husband, Anthony. More »
8th District Council Primary 2011
Complete coverage of 8th District from the NewsWorks Northwest Philadephia staff. More »
Mifflin insiders say racial discrimination suit was act of retaliation
By Aaron Moselle
Several people with ties to an East Falls elementary school sharply dispute the allegations in a quartet of civil rights lawsuits filed recently against Philadelphia School District officials. More »
The aim at the new St. James – provide top-notch schooling at low tuition
By Megan Pinto, Video by Kimberly Paynter
Big changes are in store for the historic St. James the Less site on W. Clearfield Street in the “Lower Falls,” or Allegheny West this year. More »
84-year-old park attack victim speaks out
By Vanessa Martinez
Scabs have formed around Jim Shea’s right eye. Eight stitches mend a laceration he suffered from an attack in Wissahickon Valley Park Monday afternoon. More »
Councilwoman’s move would fast-track Chelten Plaza plan
By Amy Z. Quinn of PlanPhilly for NewsWorks
After months of protests and public hearings on the Chelten Plaza controversy in Germantown, a move by Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller could short-circuit the zoning appeal at the heart of the issue. More »
Willing hands
By Jen Howard
The Interfaith Hospitality Network of Northwest Philadelphia is a major volunteer-fueled undertaking. But it isn’t the first or only volunteer network to serve the homeless; 28 years ago, 11 congregations came together in Union County, New Jersey, to form this type of space-sharing homeless shelter. More »
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Philadelphia forms new city task force to fight trash fires in Kensington
The goal is to extinguish trash fires before they get out of hand and offer a warm bed to the people responsible for starting them.
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The “Body Odyssey” exhibit makes visitors’ own bodies part of the show.
15 hours ago
Philadelphia loses lawsuit that sought greater power for the city to regulate firearms
The justices ruled 6-0 to uphold the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by the city, family members of gun violence victims and the nonprofit group CeaseFirePA.
15 hours ago