
Neighborhoods
Temple officials are working on ways to keep both students and law enforcement safe as they mourn the death of Officer Christopher Fitzgerald.
3 months ago
‘We’re here to help’: Local diaper bank begins monthly distribution in Kensington
From diapers and wipes to period and adult incontinence products, the Greater Philadelphia Diaper Bank is providing families with what they need.
3 months ago
Listen 1:53Philly police inspector draws from her own grief to address gun violence, trauma
Altovise Love-Craighead is a Black woman, a co-victim of homicide, and a law enforcement leader. She says officers can do a better job building trust with residents.
3 months ago
Listen 3:13New data show Philly’s housing market is still in a tough place
Mortgage rates are still elevated. Home prices are still considerably higher than they were pre-pandemic. And inventory is low.
3 months ago
‘Interior Chinatown’ is the Free Library of Philadelphia’s all-city read
The comic novel written like a TV screenplay by Charles Yu takes on serious issues of being Asian in America. He’s now turning it into a TV show.
3 months ago
Listen 1:18Neighbors raise funds to help fix vehicle flipped by crowd during Super Bowl rampage
Residents of Arlington Street in Philadelphia originally set out to raise $4,000, but they’ve since raised more than $10,000.
3 months ago
Love and fear: How to scare the heck out of your Valentine’s date
Ruined in 2021 by Hurricane Ida flooding, the Lincoln Mill's factory basement reopens as a gruesome Valentine’s date night.
4 months ago
New Eagles mural finished just in time for Super Bowl LVII
Philadelphia muralist Meg Saligman is taking up the paintbrush once again for the Eagles, after her 2018 Super Bowl mural went viral.
4 months ago
Point Breeze neighbors lean on each other while mourning 17-year-old killed by gunfire
Last Thursday, 17-year-old Isaiah Odom was killed while riding his bike in his Point Breeze neighborhood. His mother is asking for prayers, and neighbors are lending support.
4 months ago
Listen 1:23Germantown Town Hall project has a potential developer, but no timeline for completion
Developer Anthony Fullard has access to the site, but hasn’t been selected to purchase the property from the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation.
4 months ago
‘Cobbs Connects’: West Philly neighbors work together to design new trail signage
“Come out, walk the trails, discover nature,” said Alicia Burbage. “You'll be amazed at what you can find.”
4 months ago
Listen 1:57Opinion: Why the proposed 76ers arena is a false solution to dead zone on Market East
The proposed 76ers arena threatens to repeat the years of misguided development that created the dead zone on Market Street, writes Akira Drake Rodriguez.
4 months ago
Proposed zoning overlay for Cobbs Creek Golf Course changed again
The bill, which would exempt the golf course from rules meant to prevent erosion, was amended again to further address environmental concerns.
4 months ago
North Philly’s Beury Building inks agreement for jobs and training, as plans for hotel move forward
The “boner4ever” block is now the rare home to side-by-side projects with community guarantees.
4 months ago
This result is a silver lining that could revitalize the block, gallery owner Julia Zagar said.
4 months ago