
Neighborhoods
‘Collective liberation is the goal’: The Peoplehood Parade marches through West Philly
Puppets speak truth to power in this annual tradition organized by art-as-activism group Spiral Q.
2 years ago
‘A world-class boulevard’: Master plan details new vision for Market East corridor
The study comes as the Sixers push to build a new arena in Center City Philadelphia.
2 years ago
Federal money coming to Philly for tree planting, lead paint awareness, and A/C units
Over $4 million in federal grant money will flow to nonprofits and local governments to support environmental justice in the Philly region.
2 years ago
Listen 1:05As Philly gears up for its mayoral election next month, WHYY’s Bridging Blocks team raised the question: Will this next election season have low voter turnout? If so, why?
2 years ago
Listen 1:31Developer unveils new plan for Germantown YWCA amid funding concerns
The city selected KBK Enterprises to redevelop the historic property in 2016. But the building remains vacant and blighted.
2 years ago
The tribute runs October through February, with imagery, walking tours, interactive games, and discussion salons.
2 years ago
Sixers arena saga: As the November election nears, the politics get messy
A timeline of everything that’s happened so far regarding 76 Place.
2 years ago
‘We just want real data’: Anti-arena groups seek funding for separate economic study
Opponents argue the city’s analysis will be biased towards building a downtown basketball arena for the Philadelphia 76ers.
2 years ago
‘We want to know, what are you doing?’: Eastwick residents question officials on proposed levee
Residents of a flood-prone Philly neighborhood learned more about a proposed 15-foot levee near their homes during a meeting Wednesday.
2 years ago
‘This is home for us’: Former Philly factory to reopen as alternative high school
El Centro de Estudiantes has called three buildings home since 2009. It will now have what it hopes will be a permanent home.
2 years ago
“We should never have to live in a city where someone’s life is taken and we go about our lives as if nothing has ever happened,” Councilmember Johnson said.
2 years ago
Listen 1:10Officials: Generator explosion injures 6 people at construction site in Roxborough
At least two people were rushed to Temple University Hospital in critical condition.
2 years ago
‘Slam dunk’ or long shot? New Sixers arena faces uncertain future
The Sixers originally hoped to be moving toward construction in June, but have since delayed the franchise’s self-imposed timeline twice.
2 years ago
Listen 8:58Philly’s latest riverfront park will rise from the site of an old concrete factory in Bridesburg
The park will be one of eight along the Delaware River that could be connected with a continuous greenway trail.
2 years ago
The area just south of City Hall was transformed as a hub for people who sought cultural programs 30 years ago.
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