Changing Communities

Older adult volunteers at Lutheran Settlement House make up more than half of all volunteer hours across the organization.

The project is part of a broader movement away from the industrial heritage of Philly’s Washington Avenue corridor.

Trenton's Water Walkers have been working out together since the height of the COVID pandemic. Participants said they have found community through the fitness program.

While it might be unbelievable today, boys were once required to swim nude at YMCA pools — yet some recall the experience with no shame.

Launched in 2015, the training program provides loans to aspiring developers who typically struggle to finance real estate projects.

On that fateful day, a helicopter pilot urged the city, "you don't have to drop the bomb" on MOVE’s West Philly home. His warning went unheard, until now.

Philadelphia's planning director says plans need to include housing — and bringing the city together.

The foundation has served as a catalyst in the creation of the county's health department and Delco Gives Day.

Camden officials touted an increase in market-rate housing prices by touring a zip code deemed the “hottest” in the Philadelphia region.

The agency began reshaping the neglected community a decade ago. Now, $750 million later, Sharswood is becoming a neighborhood of choice.

By 2026, expect a narrower street, a new plaza and raised bike lanes.

Both sticking points boil down to funding. And it’s unclear if the Sixers are willing to spend more to make the Center City arena a reality.

For more than four hours, lawmakers questioned Parker administration officials about the agreement reached with the team, transportation to the arena and community benefits.

Lawmakers will hear testimony from the mayor’s administration, the Sixers, community stakeholders and the general public.

The request comes as City Council prepares to consider the approvals the team needs to build the $1.55 billion facility.