Neighborhoods
‘It’s coming back to life’: Philly nonprofit hopes former factory becomes neighborhood asset
The hulking building is being transformed into a new mixed-use development. The first phase of the project is now complete.
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In West Philly, HopePHL celebrates local artists at Lancaster Avenue Jazz & Arts Festival
The festival was voted Metro Philly’s Best Annual Festival in 2022 and has been nominated again this year.
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The Battery in Fishtown is getting a 62-unit boutique hotel
The new Fishtown hotel known as Riversuites is expected to open by the end of the year.
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Stonewall Sports National Tournament & Summit in Philadelphia this weekend
Athletes will be competing across eight sports including kickball, dodgeball, tennis, and billiards at the Stonewall National Tournament & Summit.
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It’s not often changes come to the classic cannoli destination, which has been run by the same family for 102 years.
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Thomas Paine Plaza’s revamp is up for Art Commission review. The new design would create a more welcoming space at MSB.
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Philadelphia community tries to heal from trauma as shooter’s mental health comes into focus
Community organizations and faith leaders wondered how they could give people a safe place to heal when such a large swath of the neighborhood had become a crime scene.
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Elfreth’s Alley might not be the nation’s oldest residential street, but it’s sure fun to live there
The historic block is a cross between tourist destination and family homes.
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Marijuana dispensaries push back against Philly’s recreational zoning ban
Medical marijuana dispensary operators say zoning that prohibits recreational sales in some Philly neighborhoods would curb economic growth.
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Listen 1:09Mill Creek Recreation Center renamed in honor of Parks & Rec employee killed at work
The Tiffany Fletcher Recreational Center, formerly Mill Creek, will receive ADA improvements, a computer lab, and a mural depicting the late Parks & Rec employee.
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Listen 1:00New plaza caps a 10-year effort to reignite a struggling corner of downtown Philly
Jefferson Plaza is part of the block-long East Market development near City Hall.
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Thousands march and dance through Philly to protest the Sixers arena, chanting ‘Hands off Chinatown’
“It’s this generation’s turn to push back,” one demonstrator said.
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Rowdy Teens and Summertime, Code Red Air Quality, Studio 2 Trivia
Crowds of teens are causing damage and sometimes violent incidents in Philadelphia, the Jersey Shore and across the country. We'll also talk about the code red air advisory.
Air Date: June 8, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:37North Philadelphians discuss involving youth with historic preservation during Bridging Blocks event
North Philadelphians talked about the importance of engaging with the youth to preserve Philadelphia’s history.
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Listen 1:01Philly’s summer tourism season opens with storytellers in the historic district
Six benches around Philly’s historic district entertain passersby with tales from American history.
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