
Community
Community garden fosters African farming traditions in Southwest Philadelphia
The urban agriculture project Sankofa builds community by giving neighbors the tools and knowledge to grow their own food.
5 years ago
Listen 2:11Counter-snipers, checkpoints, armored limo to create ‘giant bubble’ around Biden in Delaware
When Joe Biden visits his Greenville or Rehoboth Beach homes during his presidency, he’ll travel in what one writer has called the “rolling, armored White House.”
5 years ago
Listen 3:05Eagles show signs of life with Hurts, but fall 30-16 to Packers
Hurts was 5 of 12 for 109 yards with an interception to go along with his touchdown pass. Wentz was 6 of 15 for 79 yards.
5 years ago
‘We’re open’: Sisterly Love Citywide Food Fair promotes women-run businesses
Every weekend through Dec. 20, restaurants and gift vendors are hosting pop-ups throughout Philly to help women-run businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic.
5 years ago
Eagles players showcase Philly nonprofits with ‘My Cause My Cleats’ campaign
Eagles players will be sporting fresh cleats during Sunday's matchup against Green Bay. And several will be showcasing Philly-area nonprofits.
5 years ago
Philly department of prisons issues shelter-in-place amid COVID-19 spike
People who are detained in the city-run correctional facilities will remain in their cells unless it’s to shower, make phone calls or have virtual meetings with attorneys.
5 years ago
Merry South Philly window boxes to restore and revive your holiday cheer
A photo tour of rowhomes decked out for the season.
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Man incarcerated at SCI Smithfield dies of COVID-19
The 77-year-old prisoner with underlying medical conditions had been transferred to a hospital in Clearfield County.
5 years ago
Camden’s first hotel in 50 years opens its doors — in a pandemic
The 180-room Hilton Garden Inn Camden Waterfront debuts with just 19 employees, but six are Camden residents.
5 years ago
Christmas assault? Maybe next year. Taller Puertorriqueño to host pandemic parranda online
Taller Puertorriqueño in North Philadelphia wraps holiday party/birthday celebration/fundraiser into one Zoom bash.
5 years ago
10 Philly authors read about revolution in year-end fundraiser film
Literary collective Blue Stoop is surviving the pandemic by focusing on the local community.
5 years ago
Philadelphia Zoo lights up blue to thank health care workers, first responders
Although LumiNature is a no-go this year because of the pandemic, the country’s oldest zoo is still finding ways to make things shine.
5 years ago
When will we know if Thanksgiving brought a COVID-19 spike?
Officials in the region tightened restrictions and warned against holiday gatherings and travel. Did it make a difference?
5 years ago
Kensington residents to speak out about journalist voyeurs in their neighborhood
The Philadelphia neighborhood has been in the national media as the epicenter of the opioid crisis. An online forum will let residents sound off about how their story is told.
5 years ago
Listen 2:07Philabundance donations earn you free admission to ‘Polar Express’ screening at drive-in
Philadelphia Film Society is sponsoring a food drive benefiting Philabundance, along with a free screening of the 2004 animated film “Polar Express.”
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