Philadelphia’s Redevelopment Authority has begun the process of transferring the southwest corner of the Logan Triangle into private hands, a long-awaited step forward.

The area could become a special taxing district that will raise funds from property owners and spend them on neighborhood-specific services.

Mayor Mike Purzycki signed an executive order declaring the corner of Eighth and Church as “Bennie & Esther H. Broomer’s Way” with a new street sign.

Back in the 1800s, 'tenderloin' was a common moniker for a city's vice districts and skid rows. Where was Philly's Tenderloin, and what was it like?

Spring is quickly edging into summer, and you know what that means: festivals, street fairs, and block parties. Here are three we think you'll love.

Being a committee person is the easiest way to be part of the political system and to initiate some sort of change — in your division, your ward, or even more widely.

The man, who police did not identify, is undergoing an involuntary mental health exam.

For National Poetry Month, Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn asked listeners to write poems about their communities.

In many parts of the city, including North Philadelphia, rooming houses are common.

For houses vulnerable to flooding, elevation can be a solution. But how do you raise a home that’s connected to others?

With all the construction downtown, changes are popping up on every corner of Market Street in Wilmington.

The Marrero branch in North Philadelphia is one of about a dozen sites Philabundance uses to distribute between 3,000 and 5,000 pounds of donated produce a week.

A Delaware teen meets with Governor Carney to discuss gun violence. Frank Newport, editor-in-chief at the Gallup Poll, provides details o ...

A longtime arts anchor in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood, the Clay Studio prepares to relocate.

In May, Philadelphia's Italian Market Festival will welcome aspiring climbers to conquer the grease pole.