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Chef Divine and his wife, who moved down from NYC, are now looking to expand.

HUD has again approved a contract extension sought by the complex’s longtime owner.

Phase one of Northbank has townhomes priced at $500k and up. Over 100 households have already moved in.

The church was built in 1882 with the donations of Polish immigrants. The archdiocese of Philadelphia in 2014 announced the church's closure.

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?

It’s unclear what criteria PPD is using to make the denials, and residents are upset: “You can’t just pinpoint these neighborhoods.”

The group was celebrating the West Philadelphia High School class of 1972.

The near mile-long stretch between Girard Avenue and Spring Garden Street saw thousands enjoy food, shopping, and the occasional drink or two.

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?

City officials say opening the pool is a “major” priority, but that supply chain issues and labor shortages have delayed needed repairs.

“They should put a fence around the park and give *us* the keys,” said one fourth grader.

Called 76 Place, the stadium would be located above a public transit hub, and right next to Chinatown.

The proposal to erect the arena on a full city block adjacent to Chinatown draws swift condemnation, excitement, skepticism — and plenty of buzz.

Residents plan to hold more events to spread the word about the situation as they enter week two of the encampment.

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.