Neighborhoods

The area between Mantua and Kingsessing is inundated with local law enforcement.

Budget cuts, however, will prevent a planned expansion of the city’s street cleaning program.

The city has received a high volume of misconduct complaints since the protests began.

Who is shaping the bustling corridor remains in flux as longtime businesses take stock of losses and newcomers eye opportunities.

Many residents of Nicetown-Tioga don’t want police to completely disappear from their community but they want them to show up differently.

Young people see a role for themselves on 52nd Street, especially after last week’s violent clashes between police and protesters and looters.

Mayor Kenney’s removal of the Frank Rizzo statue feels like progress to many. Yet to a smaller group of white people, the action feels like a betrayal.

After days of violence, Kensington neighbors struggle to come to terms with yet another crisis. Community leaders fear it could take years to rebuild.

Ron Nowell returned to work at Four Seasons meat market Tuesday after guarding the store from looters on Sunday. He and others are now focused on recovery.

As violence encroached, City Council pivoted to de-escalation, firefighting, and cleanups in neighborhoods scarred by recent events and deeper wounds.

Preservationist Paul Steinke rediscovers the wondrous yet fragile beauty of his West Philadelphia neighborhood, taking readers to 8 Garden Court sites.

“This is a testament to our drive to get more testing in underserved communities,” Mayor Jim Kenney said at Tuesday’s opening.

Every summer, Philly residents can apply for permits to turn their block into a playground for kids, no cars allowed. This year, the rules are changing.

With city pools closed, Philly’s parks commissioner wants to expand Playstreets, a summer program that closes neighborhood streets to traffic.

A photo essay reflects that hope springs eternal — and gives us a chance to reflect on the need for resilience as we edge toward recovery.