
Neighborhoods
Philly’s displaced communities reunite every year to keep neighborhood spirit going
Former rivals from 13th Street and 5th Street now welcome each other, exchanging invites instead of blows, as they reconnect.
7 years ago
Listen 3:45Songs from a half century ago still resound with meaning for a troubled time
7 years ago
Jay-Z takes Kenney to task for evicting Made in America from Parkway site
Rapper Jay-Z pushes back at Philly mayor for pulling the Parkway out from under Made in America.
7 years ago
Listen 2:05On their ‘Home Court,’ an art exhibit shines a light on Hartranft’s unsung heroes
The exhibit has been a year-long endeavor involving commissioned artists, a wide array of community members, and civic leaders who have come together.
7 years ago
With Wayne Junction’s historic district come questions: Some old, some new
The Philadelphia Historical Commission just approved historic protections for eight of Wayne Junction's old industrial buildings.
7 years ago
Philly-area residents cope with relentless heat
Dangerous heat levels continue in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. People are dealing with it in many ways this week as they work or play.
7 years ago
In the emerging Callowhill neighborhood, making their bid for a Business Improvement District
The area could become a special taxing district that will raise funds from property owners and spend them on neighborhood-specific services.
7 years ago
Wilmington dubs street corner in honor of longtime ice cream shop owners
Mayor Mike Purzycki signed an executive order declaring the corner of Eighth and Church as “Bennie & Esther H. Broomer’s Way” with a new street sign.
7 years ago
Local history: Learn about Philadelphia’s seedy, beloved Tenderloin – May 17 & June 3, 2018
Back in the 1800s, 'tenderloin' was a common moniker for a city's vice districts and skid rows. Where was Philly's Tenderloin, and what was it like?
7 years ago
3 perfectly Philly street festivals kick the season into high gear – May 17-20, 2018
Spring is quickly edging into summer, and you know what that means: festivals, street fairs, and block parties. Here are three we think you'll love.
7 years ago
A primer on the ‘weirdest elected position in Philadelphia’
Being a committee person is the easiest way to be part of the political system and to initiate some sort of change — in your division, your ward, or even more widely.
7 years ago
Man with AR-15 wandering Montco neighborhoods in custody
The man, who police did not identify, is undergoing an involuntary mental health exam.
7 years ago
Poetry conveys sense of Philadelphia community
For National Poetry Month, Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn asked listeners to write poems about their communities.
7 years ago
Listen 5:34L&I commissioner: Boarding houses aren’t going away. Philly neighborhoods need to make room for them
In many parts of the city, including North Philadelphia, rooming houses are common.
7 years ago
For houses vulnerable to flooding, elevation can be a solution. But how do you raise a home that’s connected to others?
7 years ago
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