
Community
An upcoming documentary looks at the West Philadelphia organization’s efforts in the 1970s, and asks if they could be replicated today.
2 years ago
N.J. Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour found dead in SUV outside her home: Police
The business analyst and part-time EMT was elected to the Sayreville council as a Republican in 2021.
2 years ago
Phil’s Groundhog Day prediction: 6 more weeks of winter
People gathered Thursday at Gobbler’s Knob as members of Punxsutawney Phil’s “inner circle” summoned him from his tree stump at dawn to learn if he has seen his shadow.
2 years ago
Philly Parks and Rec offering bonuses up to $1,000 in lifeguard recruitment effort
The $1,000 bonus is available for any lifeguard who submits their completed application by Apr. 15 and works throughout the summer season.
2 years ago
Advocacy coalition unveils ‘zero waste platform,’ challenges Philly mayoral candidates to commit
An agenda advocacy organizations launched Wednesday includes restructuring the city’s waste operations and rebuilding public trust around recycling.
2 years ago
Listen 1:03Citywide specials and Harriett’s Bookshop star in Philly’s new tourism campaign
Leisure and business travel are expected to hit prepandemic levels by 2024.
2 years ago
Pa. takes over troubled mortgage relief program from contractor after complaints, backlogs
In an abrupt change, Pennsylvania’s struggling mortgage relief program will no longer work with the private company originally hired to run it.
2 years ago
Impassioned calls for police reform at Tyre Nichols’ funeral
The family of Tyre Nichols plans to lay him to rest Wednesday, three weeks after he died following a brutal beating by Memphis police.
2 years ago
76ers award Christy Rec Center kids with shopping spree for receiving good grades
Sixers player Montrezl Harrell made an appearance to help the kids pick out some cool kicks and threads.
2 years ago
Philly rolls out new rental assistance program to resolve landlord-tenant disputes
Philadelphia launches a new financial assistance program to help resolve landlord-tenant disputes over back rent before they become the basis of an eviction filing.
2 years ago
SEPTA highlights signs of human trafficking in new campaign
The transit agency is adding information about trafficking on digital signage in addition to static signs being posted in bus depots.
2 years ago
Drive-by shooting strikes student on way to Overbrook High School
The student, who is in stable condition, was shot three times in the arm and the thigh, according to a district spokesperson.
2 years ago
South Philadelphia cleaners responsible for keeping team’s jerseys game day ready
Joe Lattanzio and his brother Vince co-own the business on South 15th Street.
2 years ago
New Garden Township acquires land for 106-acre public park in Chester County
New Garden Township has acquired 106-acres of land, once the site of the Loch Nairn Golf Club, for use as a passive-recreation park.
2 years ago
Listen 1:10ATM explodes in another theft attempt in Philadelphia
Police found the ATM blown up on the sidewalk.
2 years ago