
Changing Communities
The conversation focused on the influx of wealth and redevelopment of Philly’s neighborhoods.
8 months ago
It hasn’t been easy to adjust after escaping Kabul when the Taliban took over, but Najia and Danish see a bright future for their girls.
8 months ago
Influential Chinatown group says a new Sixers arena would ‘imperil’ the neighborhood
The Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation is the latest group to formally oppose the $1.3 billion project.
9 months ago
More than 100 years after opening, Philly’s Kingsessing Library is getting a $7 million makeover
The library is the first of 12 to receive upgrades with funding from Philly’s soda tax as part of the city’s Rebuild program.
9 months ago
Northern Liberties business district highlights Black roots
Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties section is using Black History Month to highlight the neighborhood’s deep, historic roots.
10 months ago
birdSEED nonprofit, giving grants to first-time homebuyers, expands to Philadelphia
So far the DC-based group has awarded 21 provisional grants in its original city, plus four in Philly.
10 months ago
A new phase of the Wayne Junction revitalization plan is underway
Construction is slated to start this week on Arguto Court, an adaptive reuse project featuring office space and a cafe.
10 months ago
Listen 1:43Chinatown’s streets were packed with families celebrating the occasion, with fireworks and dancing lions to complete the scene.
10 months ago
Listen 1:16Majority of Chinatown businesses fear Sixers arena would ‘destroy’ the neighborhood
A majority of business owners in Chinatown have signed a petition formally opposing the project, which would sit feet from the neighborhood.
11 months ago
15th bus carrying people seeking asylum arrives in Philadelphia from Texas
According to a release from the city, 60 asylum seekers arrived Thursday, and at least 43 of them were taken to the city’s welcoming facility to receive aid.
11 months ago
Chinatown residents, supporters gather on Christmas to protest proposed 76ers arena
Dozens of Chinatown residents and supporters came out on Christmas to sing carols to protest against the proposed Philadelphia 76ers arena.
11 months ago
Representatives from 76 Devcorp drew Ben Simmons levels of boos from the crowd.
12 months ago
Philly’s Festival Pier to be transformed into massive mixed-use development
The site of the city’s trash incinerator in the 70s and 80s and a concert venue in the 2000s will soon be home to apartment units and retail spaces.
12 months ago
Life is surging back to Center City, despite Philly’s deep challenges
Can Philadelphia do what it needs to keep the momentum going?
12 months ago
Accion Colombia celebrates the 15th year of their annual Christmas Festival, Sal y Dulce, uniting all Latin American cultures.
12 months ago