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Kickball game
Community

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.

2 years ago

Termini Bros. Bakery in South Philadelphia
Community

Renovations at Termini Bros. Bakery will remove century-old floor tiles, likely to be given away as customer mementoes

It’s not often changes come to the classic cannoli destination, which has been run by the same family for 102 years.

2 years ago

Aerial view rendering of the new Thomas Paine Plaza
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

First look at renderings for the park replacing Thomas Paine Plaza at the Municipal Services Building

Thomas Paine Plaza’s revamp is up for Art Commission review. The new design would create a more welcoming space at MSB.

2 years ago

A view of an intersection
Community

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.

2 years ago

Elfreth's Alley, an historic street in Philadelphia with cobblestones paving the road, is visible.
Lifestyle
Billy Penn

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.

2 years ago

Close-up of Philadelphia City Councilmember Brian J. O'Neill
PlanPhilly
Money

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.

2 years ago

Listen 1:09
Sign for Tiffany Fletcher Rec Center
Community

Mill 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.

2 years ago

Listen 1:00
New public space on a city corner.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

New 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.

2 years ago

Wei Chen speaks into a megaphone in front of a crowd and members of the media.
Community
Billy Penn

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.

2 years ago

The Philadelphia skyline is barely visible through the haze just before 6 a.m. on the morning of Wednesday, June 7.
Studio 2

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 49:37
People sit around a table, talking with one another.
Community

North 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.

2 years ago

Listen 1:01
Ken Sandberg performs in front of a crowd.
Arts & Entertainment

Philly’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.

2 years ago

Listen 1:18
A view of a bright, colorful vegetable tajine dish on a table.
Community
Billy Penn

Following a dream born in Casablanca, husband and wife launch a South Street BYOB

Marrying German and Moroccan cuisines, Chez Hansi was at least 17 years in the making.

2 years ago

A sign reads as Lee's Deli.
Community
Billy Penn

Lee’s Deli reopens after U-Haul crash, with a slight redesign and a ~very~ warm welcome

The West Philly favorite has reopened five months after a van careened through the storefront.

2 years ago

Frankford Transportation Center. (Michaela Winberg/Billy Penn)
Health

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.

2 years ago

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