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Neighborhoods

A view of a bright, colorful vegetable tajine dish on a table.
Community
Billy Penn

Following a dream born in Casablanca, husband and wife launch a South Street BYOB

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

3 years ago

A sign reads as Lee's Deli.
Community
Billy Penn

Lee’s Deli reopens after U-Haul crash, with a slight redesign and a ~very~ warm welcome

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

3 years ago

Frankford Transportation Center. (Michaela Winberg/Billy Penn)
Health

A new health center in Frankford aims to alleviate a ‘primary care desert’

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

3 years ago

A vacant lot is visible on a sunny day.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Historical commission approves plan for new police station, rec center in North Philly

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

3 years ago

The Chinatown Friendship Arch is visible on a sunny day.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia Chinatown, Tanner House make national list of endangered historic places

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.

3 years ago

Edward Gruberg points towards a map as other people seated at a conference table look on.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘We deserve much better’: Critics oppose Philly’s plan for evaluating Sixers arena proposal

Experts supporting the Save Chinatown Coalition say the city is doing a disservice to its residents.

3 years ago

Eric Marsh Sr. speaks to a group of people.
Community

South Philly residents discuss signs of gentrification during Bridging Blocks event

Attendees at the Guerin Recreation Center discussed the obvious and not-so-obvious signs that gentrification is about to impact a neighborhood.

3 years ago

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Philadelphia's Chinatown neighborhood is seen at 10th and Cuthbert streets
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Could a Sixers arena ‘completely transform’ Market East?

Real estate experts say the struggling stretch of Philly needs more investment. But opponents worry the project will destroy an irreplaceable neighborhood.

3 years ago

Listen 6:11
Two people sit on benches in a workshop.
Community
Billy Penn

For parklets near the El, Fishtown is transforming safety barriers into benches and art

Design firm Tiny WPA is working on the project, which was partially inspired by the city’s new streetery requirements.

3 years ago

A group of young Suns basketball players with their coach.
Community
Billy Penn

With the Philadelphia Suns, basketball is already a big part of Chinatown’s community

An invitational tournament this weekend showcases the organization, which was founded over 50 years ago.

3 years ago

University City Townhomes
PlanPhilly
Community

Philly reaches deal with property owner over the future of UC Townhomes

The settlement will bring new affordable housing to the site and provide money to displaced residents.

3 years ago

A view of a black-and-white photo of Paul Robeson.
Community
6abc

West Philadelphia street renamed in honor of famous artist, activist

"He was the most famous, the most wealthy, the most well-known African American man in the world," experts say.

3 years ago

A close-up of a painted paper maché fantastical creature.
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

A new era begins for Eyes Gallery as it reopens on South Street

The Philadelphia gem, more than a half-century old, inaugurates its new location this weekend.

3 years ago

Confetti is visible in the air as people celebrate in front of a mural on a building.
Arts & Entertainment

A crane rises in Chinatown

Mural Arts Philadelphia developed a giant, iconic image on the new 21-story Crane Building that can be seen for miles.

3 years ago

QT Vietnamese Sandwich owner Michael Ha speaks into a microphone in front of a number of people seated in an audience.
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Chinatown coalition feels blindsided by Philly’s fast-tracked call for studies on Sixers arena impact

At a community meeting, organizers and residents also expressed worry about alleged connections between the 76ers and mayoral candidate Jeff Brown.

3 years ago

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