Neighborhoods

Developer Anthony Fullard has access to the site, but hasn’t been selected to purchase the property from the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation.

“Come out, walk the trails, discover nature,” said Alicia Burbage. “You'll be amazed at what you can find.”

The proposed 76ers arena threatens to repeat the years of misguided development that created the dead zone on Market Street, writes Akira Drake Rodriguez.

The bill, which would exempt the golf course from rules meant to prevent erosion, was amended again to further address environmental concerns.

The “boner4ever” block is now the rare home to side-by-side projects with community guarantees.

This result is a silver lining that could revitalize the block, gallery owner Julia Zagar said.

Philly City Councilmember Kendra Brooks reflects on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and encourages people to show up for their community, in whatever way they can.

Abandoned homes that were repaired as part of a University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University study saw a drop in shootings compared to homes that didn’t.

The explosion destroyed three homes and damaged dozens more. So far, the city’s gas utility has not found evidence of a leak.

One year after a fire in the city’s Fairmont section killed 12 people, including nine children, a large headstone was unveiled to family members.

Dozens of Chinatown residents and supporters came out on Christmas to sing carols to protest against the proposed Philadelphia 76ers arena.

Held on Saturday, Dec. 17, the winter holiday party also featured arts and crafts, face-painting, free lunch, and soccer with the Kensington Soccer Club.

Jocelyn Johnson and Nadira Tarboro-Howard, cofounders of Philadelphia Candle Co., have crafted nine different candle scents inspired by Philly neighborhoods.

The bill would exempt the course from rules meant to prevent erosion. A City Council vote could be delayed by weeks.

At least 1,000 new homes will be built, under the Neighborhood Preservation Initiative. The goal is to turn middle income renters into first-time homebuyers.