
Community
Honeysuckle chef Omar Tate has raised $50,000 for a ‘Black Trader Joe’s’ in West Philly
Tate’s vision for Honeysuckle Community Center includes a meat market, cafe library, a supper club, and grocery store.
5 years ago
Philly Naked Bike Ride called off because of the coronavirus
The annual event, which usually draws thousands of nude cyclists for a trip around Philadelphia and its tourist sites, had been set for later this month.
5 years ago
A year after shootout, North Philly neighborhood says it’s stronger, more resilient than ever
Residents near 15th and Erie hope for more even coverage of their community.
5 years ago
K. Hovnanian drops plan to build 67 townhouses by Underground Railroad site
The homebuilding company did not say why it was no longer considering the Plymouth Meeting location, which includes three historic structures and wetlands.
5 years ago
Fishtown fought to save St. Laurentius church’s twin spires for 6 years. The neighborhood just lost.
Citing imminent danger of collapse, the Philadelphia Historical Commission recommended the demolition of St. Laurentius church’s twin spires.
5 years ago
With sharks nearby, Coast Guard crew rescues entangled sea turtle off N.J.
Coast Guard members saved a distressed sea turtle from a certain fate Thursday off the coast of Cape May.
5 years ago
Philly restaurant workers talk coronavirus, layoffs, stimulus and safety
It’s been a scary time for folks in food service. Here are some of their stories.
5 years ago
Indego, Inde-gone: Philly begins installing GPS after record 330 bikes go missing
Ridership is up, but the city has struggled to stop vehicles from disappearing.
5 years ago
As journalists work from home, their newsrooms are shutting down
Tribune Publishing, the parent company of local news outlets across the country is closing the physical offices of five newspapers permanently.
5 years ago
Paddle protest at Marsh Creek Lake calls for Mariner East shutdown
DEP: No fish-kills or known impacts to drinking water.
5 years ago
Water damage atop pandemic slowdowns has the historical society searching for a savior.
5 years ago
Wilmington giving away fans to older residents to help beat the heat
Residents ages 65 and up can stop by Redding Government Building to pick up a fan, but they must wear a face mask and practice social distancing.
5 years ago
More venues are opening up at reduced capacity and with other COVID-19 protocols, including mandatory mask-wearing.
5 years ago
Listen 5:16Report: 59 Confederate symbols removed since George Floyd’s death
Some statues have been literally brought down by protesters, while other symbols were removed by local governments or institutions in response to the outcry.
5 years ago
Video: Philly fans talk sports in the time of coronavirus
Of course people have plenty of opinions.
5 years ago