
Neighborhoods
‘No work is insignificant’: When community service is what you’re called to do, you do it every day
Philly City Councilmember Kendra Brooks reflects on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and encourages people to show up for their community, in whatever way they can.
11 months ago
Fighting blight by fixing up homes could bring down Philly gun violence, new study shows
Abandoned homes that were repaired as part of a University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University study saw a drop in shootings compared to homes that didn’t.
11 months ago
Listen 1:19PGW says its gas lines did not cause the Port Richmond home explosion
The explosion destroyed three homes and damaged dozens more. So far, the city’s gas utility has not found evidence of a leak.
11 months ago
Victims honored with tombstone 1 year after deadly Fairmont fire
One year after a fire in the city’s Fairmont section killed 12 people, including nine children, a large headstone was unveiled to family members.
11 months ago
Chinatown residents, supporters gather on Christmas to protest proposed 76ers arena
Dozens of Chinatown residents and supporters came out on Christmas to sing carols to protest against the proposed Philadelphia 76ers arena.
11 months ago
Photos: McPherson Square Winterfest brings a welcome holiday glow to Kensington
Held on Saturday, Dec. 17, the winter holiday party also featured arts and crafts, face-painting, free lunch, and soccer with the Kensington Soccer Club.
11 months ago
What does your neighborhood smell like? Philadelphia Candle Co. is trying to capture the vibes
Jocelyn Johnson and Nadira Tarboro-Howard, cofounders of Philadelphia Candle Co., have crafted nine different candle scents inspired by Philly neighborhoods.
11 months ago
Proposed exemption for Cobbs Creek Golf Course delayed in City Council, amid pushback
The bill would exempt the course from rules meant to prevent erosion. A City Council vote could be delayed by weeks.
12 months ago
New affordable housing units are coming to Grays Ferry and Point Breeze
At least 1,000 new homes will be built, under the Neighborhood Preservation Initiative. The goal is to turn middle income renters into first-time homebuyers.
12 months ago
A winter festival and toy drive are coming to Kensington’s McPherson Square. The events are part of a collaboration between the city and residents to make the park safer.
12 months ago
Listen 4:13Raze, rebuild, and repair: $30M housing initiative underway on Wilmington’s East Side
The undertaking is the largest project targeting a residential neighborhood in Wilmington history.
12 months ago
Listen 3:04‘I’m just in survival mode’: UC Townhomes deadline looms as mother searches for affordable housing
Rasheda Alexander has roughly two months to move out of University City Townhomes in West Philadelphia.
1 year ago
Listen 5:29Restoring the 111-year-old, stone masonry and stained-glass Annex will bring several new educational, health, arts, technology, and employment opportunities.
1 year ago
Center City business district promotes unique and boutique holiday shopping experience
Philly businesses in Center City encourage holiday shoppers to visit shops downtown — the majority of which are locally-owned — this season.
1 year ago
Many residents say they’d like small changes to make the park more accessible — like new benches, public bathrooms, and an updated playground.
1 year ago