Neighborhoods

Thomas Paine Plaza’s revamp is up for Art Commission review. The new design would create a more welcoming space at MSB.

Community organizations and faith leaders wondered how they could give people a safe place to heal when such a large swath of the neighborhood had become a crime scene.

The historic block is a cross between tourist destination and family homes.

Medical marijuana dispensary operators say zoning that prohibits recreational sales in some Philly neighborhoods would curb economic growth.

The Tiffany Fletcher Recreational Center, formerly Mill Creek, will receive ADA improvements, a computer lab, and a mural depicting the late Parks & Rec employee.

Jefferson Plaza is part of the block-long East Market development near City Hall.

“It’s this generation’s turn to push back,” one demonstrator said.

Crowds of teens are causing damage and sometimes violent incidents in Philadelphia, the Jersey Shore and across the country. We'll also talk about the code red air advisory.

North Philadelphians talked about the importance of engaging with the youth to preserve Philadelphia’s history.

Six benches around Philly’s historic district entertain passersby with tales from American history.

Marrying German and Moroccan cuisines, Chez Hansi was at least 17 years in the making.

The West Philly favorite has reopened five months after a van careened through the storefront.

Residents in Philadelphia’s Frankford neighborhood say the area has become a primary care desert, and lacks options for healthy foods.

The $32.5 million development would occupy a series of vacant lots in Strawberry Mansion.

Residents say a proposed arena could spell the end of Chinatown. A busted roof could do the same for the historic rowhome in North Philly.