
Neighborhoods
Viking Mill artists blindsided as work begins to convert Kensington studios to luxury apartments
Tenants say they were abruptly told to move their studios and businesses — or face eviction.
3 years ago
East Falls post office to reopen more than a year after Ida flooding
East Falls residents say it’s been “a real hardship” since the post office closed after it flooded during Ida. It’s expected to finally reopen later this month.
3 years ago
Philadelphia’s Board of Education voted in April not to renew Daroff and its neighboring sister school Bluford’s charter agreements.
3 years ago
The DF Nigeria truck is cultivating fans of West African food in Northeast Philly
Chef Divine and his wife, who moved down from NYC, are now looking to expand.
3 years ago
University City Townhomes tenants getting more time to relocate before closure
HUD has again approved a contract extension sought by the complex’s longtime owner.
3 years ago
There’s a huge new neighborhood rising on the waterfront below Graffiti Pier
Phase one of Northbank has townhomes priced at $500k and up. Over 100 households have already moved in.
3 years ago
Demolition of St. Laurentius Church in Fishtown begins after long battle
The church was built in 1882 with the donations of Polish immigrants. The archdiocese of Philadelphia in 2014 announced the church's closure.
3 years ago
Heat islands, urban trees and other cooling solutions for hot cities
Some Philadelphia neighborhoods with few trees can be 15 to 20 degrees hotter than more leafy zip codes. As climate change heats up cities, how can we cool them down?
Air Date: August 9, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Citing ‘criminal activity,’ police are nixing more block parties in West and North Philly
It’s unclear what criteria PPD is using to make the denials, and residents are upset: “You can’t just pinpoint these neighborhoods.”
3 years ago
6 injured when tree falls on group of people in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park
The group was celebrating the West Philadelphia High School class of 1972.
3 years ago
Thousands flock to 2nd Street Festival following three-year hiatus
The near mile-long stretch between Girard Avenue and Spring Garden Street saw thousands enjoy food, shopping, and the occasional drink or two.
3 years ago
At the heart of the debate: Should the board prioritize the market’s immediate community mission — or concentrate on best business practices so it doesn’t go belly up?
3 years ago
‘It’s bad’: City pool still not open in one of Philly’s hottest neighborhoods
City officials say opening the pool is a “major” priority, but that supply chain issues and labor shortages have delayed needed repairs.
3 years ago
Kensington kids are loving the new summer programming in McPherson Square
“They should put a fence around the park and give *us* the keys,” said one fourth grader.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago