
Community
Events at rec centers in Olney, Harrowgate, Mantua, and Port Richmond marked new progress in the $400 million-plus public works program.
4 years ago
Sun Ra kicks off a two-year jam for the love of Philly trees
The Sun Ra Arkestra inaugurated a two-year artistic project to engage city residents in the health and safety benefits of urban trees.
4 years ago
The historic spires of St. Laurentius in Fishtown are headed for demolition
With permits officially issued, dismantling of the landmark — once considered for a potential apartment rehab — is expected to begin in November.
4 years ago
NWSL Commissioner Baird resigns amid scandal
Lisa Baird has resigned after some 19 months on the job amid allegations that a former coach engaged in sexual harassment and misconduct.
4 years ago
$30M in Sandy disaster loans to N.J. towns forgiven in last-minute federal move
Lawmakers also approved billions in disaster relief aid for Tropical Storm Ida and other storms.
4 years ago
It’s not unusual to get mustard on a cheesesteak, Philly shop owners say
Tobias Harris sparked the latest edition of the city’s eternal sandwich debate.
4 years ago
LOVE Park is back with a fresh fall pop-up market, complete with live music
More than 50 vendors make up the new pop-up market, which will feature Black and Latino businesses in LOVE Park through mid-October.
4 years ago
More than 17,000 deaths caused by police have been misclassified since 1980
Public health data experts have a new way to calculate the under-reporting of people killed by police. Criminologists call the results "interesting," but are reserving judgmen
4 years ago
Free Library picks a new director: Kelly Richards, a Black career librarian from Michigan
He’ll assume leadership 15 months after the previous library director resigned over widespread allegations of discrimination.
4 years ago
Roosevelt Boulevard crash takes down SEPTA wires, repairs to take hours
The crash happened in the southbound outer lanes at 7th Street.
4 years ago
Dre, Snoop, Eminem, Blige, Lamar to perform at Super Bowl
The NFL, Pepsi, and Roc Nation announced Thursday that the five music icons will perform on Feb. 13 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
4 years ago
Philly honors ‘60 Minutes’ journalist Ed Bradley with historical marker in his hometown
A grove of trees with an official state plaque has been erected in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park, where Bradley got his start in broadcast news.
4 years ago
Philly advice for New Yorkers freaking out over spotted lanternflies
Yes, the bugs are back. But we've got this.
4 years ago
A 2016 monument identifying hundreds of previously unnamed graves near the Delaware psychiatric hospital is getting a facelift to better honor those buried there.
4 years ago
Listen 4:57My dad is homeless. I don’t think Philly is doing enough to help him
My mom and my aunt occasionally see my dad under the Market-Frankford El in Kensington. I’m grateful I haven’t seen him that way.
4 years ago