Neighborhoods
Who’s involved? What’s the timeline? All the details about the Sixers’ plan for a Center City arena
Called 76 Place, the stadium would be located above a public transit hub, and right next to Chinatown.
2 years ago
A new Sixers arena in Center City is not a sure shot
The proposal to erect the arena on a full city block adjacent to Chinatown draws swift condemnation, excitement, skepticism — and plenty of buzz.
2 years ago
‘We’re all on the clock here’: UC Townhomes residents have no plans to end encampment soon
Residents plan to hold more events to spread the word about the situation as they enter week two of the encampment.
2 years ago
West Philly protest encampment takes shape to support tenants of closing affordable housing complex
Housing activists have formed a camp on the grounds of an affordable housing complex that’s slated to close. The owners are weighing their options.
2 years ago
The property at stake is known as the UC Townhomes, and it’s in the continually-gentrifying University City area.
2 years ago
Washington Avenue repaving to begin with hybrid solution
The compromise implements traffic calming and pedestrian safety measures east of Broad Street, while leaving the area west of Broad at five lanes of traffic.
2 years ago
What property owners, developers need to know about Philly’s new tree rules
Philly wants to increase its tree cover to 30% in 30 years. A bill passed last week creates new fees for trees that are removed and not replaced.
2 years ago
Remembering Sean Williamson: Firefighter killed in building collapse laid to rest Monday
"Firefighters... lay down their lives for strangers. And that's what Lt. Sean Williamson did," said the Rev. James Casey.
2 years ago
2-alarm Chinatown fire under control, resident evacuated
Action News reports that there was a partial collapse at the building.
2 years ago
Thousands of people are expected to come out, and local businesses are thrilled.
2 years ago
Dozens rally in Cobbs Creek to demand opening of unused Olympic-size swimming pool
The Sayre Morris Recreation Center pool has remained empty and unused since 2017.
2 years ago
Open or closed? City Dems are battling over who gets to decide endorsements.
2 years ago
The project isn’t quite as ambitious as originally planned — no retractable bollards, for example — but it should all be done by fall.
2 years ago
Wandering stray horse ‘Darien’ finds new home at sanctuary in Bucks County
Philly residents found the underweight horse wandering around after the man who bought him abandoned him a few hours later.
2 years ago
Bustleton is a haven for people of post-Soviet descent.
2 years ago