Neighborhoods
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
Listen 0:54Fishtown Beer Runners say goodbye to founder
The founder of the Fishtown Beer Runners is stepping away from the club after 15 years. The group says it will continue its runs each week.
2 years ago
Listen 1:08Philadelphia is pulling out of a program that pays community members to collect litter
A union grievance has thrown a wrench in the gears of a public-private partnership aimed at tackling cleaning up Philly’s pervasive trash.
2 years ago
Eastwick United launches grant program to fill another gap in Isaias recovery
More than two years after a flood devastated low-lying Eastwick, a community organization is distributing funding for lingering repairs.
2 years ago
The data posted on the City Controller’s website will be used for budgeting and as a blueprint of how to invest in social programs.
2 years ago
The River Wards neighborhood may have a “reputation” for this kind of ideology, one resident said, but the area is evolving.
2 years ago
South Street Egg Hunt features ‘eggscellent’ works of art, includes a $1,000 grand prize
Each egg found represents a chance to win prizes, including a Grand Prize Egg Basket worth $1,000.
2 years ago
Police: 4 people shot across from Temple University football field
The shooting happened around 3 a.m. Sunday in the shadow of Temple's football practice facility.
2 years ago
You can “laugh, enjoy, and shop for free” at Mount Airy’s community fridge and pantry located on Stenton Avenue.
2 years ago
Listen 2:14Philly wants to ‘stitch’ together Chinatown by capping the Vine Street Expressway
The city has $4 million to plan and design a cap. It will have to apply for additional funding from the federal government to build it.
2 years ago
A Roosevelt Blvd. subway is not guaranteed, but community input could help
One year ago, the Roosevelt Boulevard subway was a distant dream. Now, a study is underway and enthusiasm is high, writes Jay Arzu.
2 years ago