Neighborhoods

"Lift Every Voice and Sing" is a song many African-Americans know from school or church. You may know it from one of a few landmark performances.

Starting this Saturday, people hoping to cool off in Philadelphia’s most beloved swimming hole might have to change their plans.

The meetings are a way for families to meet other families, get connected with resources and prepare children for kindergarten.

Former rivals from 13th Street and 5th Street now welcome each other, exchanging invites instead of blows, as they reconnect.

Songs from a half century ago still resound with meaning for a troubled time

Rapper Jay-Z pushes back at Philly mayor for pulling the Parkway out from under Made in America.

The exhibit has been a year-long endeavor involving commissioned artists, a wide array of community members, and civic leaders who have come together.

The Philadelphia Historical Commission just approved historic protections for eight of Wayne Junction's old industrial buildings.

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.

The area could become a special taxing district that will raise funds from property owners and spend them on neighborhood-specific services.

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.

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?

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.

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.

The man, who police did not identify, is undergoing an involuntary mental health exam.