Neighborhoods
A new health center in Frankford aims to alleviate a ‘primary care desert’
Residents in Philadelphia’s Frankford neighborhood say the area has become a primary care desert, and lacks options for healthy foods.
12 months ago
Historical commission approves plan for new police station, rec center in North Philly
The $32.5 million development would occupy a series of vacant lots in Strawberry Mansion.
12 months ago
Philadelphia Chinatown, Tanner House make national list of endangered historic places
Residents say a proposed arena could spell the end of Chinatown. A busted roof could do the same for the historic rowhome in North Philly.
12 months ago
‘We deserve much better’: Critics oppose Philly’s plan for evaluating Sixers arena proposal
Experts supporting the Save Chinatown Coalition say the city is doing a disservice to its residents.
12 months ago
South Philly residents discuss signs of gentrification during Bridging Blocks event
Attendees at the Guerin Recreation Center discussed the obvious and not-so-obvious signs that gentrification is about to impact a neighborhood.
12 months ago
Listen 1:07Could a Sixers arena ‘completely transform’ Market East?
Real estate experts say the struggling stretch of Philly needs more investment. But opponents worry the project will destroy an irreplaceable neighborhood.
12 months ago
Listen 6:11For parklets near the El, Fishtown is transforming safety barriers into benches and art
Design firm Tiny WPA is working on the project, which was partially inspired by the city’s new streetery requirements.
1 year ago
With the Philadelphia Suns, basketball is already a big part of Chinatown’s community
An invitational tournament this weekend showcases the organization, which was founded over 50 years ago.
1 year ago
Philly reaches deal with property owner over the future of UC Townhomes
The settlement will bring new affordable housing to the site and provide money to displaced residents.
1 year ago
West Philadelphia street renamed in honor of famous artist, activist
"He was the most famous, the most wealthy, the most well-known African American man in the world," experts say.
1 year ago
A new era begins for Eyes Gallery as it reopens on South Street
The Philadelphia gem, more than a half-century old, inaugurates its new location this weekend.
1 year ago
Mural Arts Philadelphia developed a giant, iconic image on the new 21-story Crane Building that can be seen for miles.
1 year ago
At a community meeting, organizers and residents also expressed worry about alleged connections between the 76ers and mayoral candidate Jeff Brown.
1 year ago
Africatown Restaurant Week opens in Southwest Philadelphia
African cuisine is the highlight of the Woodland Avenue commercial corridor, where most of the residents are from Africa and the Caribbean.
1 year ago
Listen 1:02Philadelphians hop down South Street for 90th annual Easter Promenade
Sunday’s sunny skies and warm weather, paired with colorful attire, made for a perfect South Street Easter Promenade.
1 year ago
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