Neighborhoods
Home is where the dogs are: Everyday life around West Philly’s Clark Park
The Dog Bowl is a favorite meet-up for neighbors with dogs and even for people without pets looking for the oxytocin hit that comes from petting and cooing over a pup.
2 days ago
On the edge of Black Bottom: A walk down Lancaster Avenue
This West Philly neighborhood is steeped in history that locals are eager to keep alive.
2 days ago
Who let the cats out? A catwalk through Philly’s Cedar Park neighborhood
The Philadelphia region has a higher than average cat population compared to other metro areas. Many of those felines reside in West Philly’s Cedar Park.
4 days ago
The Golden Block: A guide to Latino community in Philly’s Fairhill neighborhood
With Latinos being the fastest-growing demographic in Philadelphia, the Fairhill neighborhood has become the center of the city’s Latino community.
1 week ago
Kensington’s Nanny Goat Fest celebrates Philly’s Irish heritage and neighborhood’s resilience
The street festival with live music, vendors and food trucks begins after the commemoration of a new historical marker for the Kensington Riots of 1844.
2 weeks ago
Bodies of 2 workers recovered at CHOP garage collapse site in Grays Ferry
The deceased, Matthew Kane and Mark Scott Jr., were found less than 12 hours after the demolition of the garage was completed and the site declared safe for workers to enter.
1 month ago
Listen 1:10Haddonfield’s Artwalk celebrates ‘The Art of Architecture’
The exhibit, on display through spring 2026, examines the blend of modern buildings and historic spaces.
5 months ago
Listen 0:58Can South Philly’s Miracle on 13th Street avoid the traffic ‘nightmare’?
The annual tradition that sees homes adorned with holiday lights and decorations has grown so popular that honking from impatient drivers is becoming a problem for some.
5 months ago
Listen 2:30Advocates for one single consolidated say the less fragmented students are across New Castle County, the greater chance of student success.
5 months ago
Listen 0:57City of Burlington, New Jersey fixes confusing street sign on East Pearl Street
A city resident had been advocating for the street sign to be fixed for about two-and-a-half years.
6 months ago
Listen 0:56Philly tool library is looking for a new home for its 5,000 tools and roster of classes
The West Philly Tool Library has become an institution in its neighborhood over 18 years. It recently learned its lease wouldn’t be renewed.
7 months ago
71 cats saved from Bensalem rescue as director faces cruelty charges
SPCA's communications and development director says the cats are receiving treatment for fleas, ear mites and respiratory infections, among other things.
8 months ago
SEPTA cuts: Riders bid farewell to the No. 12 bus
From doubled commute times to the physical toll of more transfers, riders are already grappling with the looming consequences of SEPTA service cuts.
9 months ago
Listen 1:12Fiesta Futbolera returns to Ninth Street with expanded lineup this weekend
The Sunday event serves as a celebration of the city’s Latino community — and a warmup for World Cup 2026.
9 months ago
Delaware health care systems struggling to keep pace with a rapidly growing older population
With seniors expected to make up a third of Delaware’s population by 2040, hospitals and clinics are expanding but still struggle with provider shortages and care delays.
9 months ago
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