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Kensington residents and community members highlight local programs and services in the area during WHYY’s Bridging Blocks discussion at Kensington Library on May 22, 2024.
Community

Kensington residents and community leaders say they want to change the narrative around the neighborhood’s image

Changing the portrayal of Kensington, some residents say, starts with amplifying the positive work being done to uplift communities — "something we can all be proud of.”

7 months ago

Listen 1:15
Residents in Philadelphia’s Fairmount neighborhood have spoken out about plans to expand the use of a treatment facility at 2100 Girard Ave.
Politics & Policy

Debate over Fairmount treatment center draws unhappy neighbors to City Council hearing

The hearing centered on a bill that would prevent the city from entering into a lease on a Fairmount building that residents don’t want being used as a treatment facility.

7 months ago

A person dressed as a hotdog rides through the mud pit at the Kensington Derby
Arts & Entertainment

The good, the bad and the muddy: Kensington Derby boasts largest field in its 16 years

The derby’s latest iteration featured a very hungry caterpillar, a glamorous Phanatic-Gritty duo and an ode to Dollar Dog Night. Plus, plenty of mud.

8 months ago

Listen 1:21
Voffee Jabateh and Ahsan Nasratullah
Community

Africatown’s new $23M center is one step closer to reality in Southwest Philly

The African Center will span 37,000 square feet. Plans include a community center, restaurant, health clinic, day care and office space.

8 months ago

Listen 1:00
Trash in front of an apartment building entrance
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly Housing Authority to rehab and rent neglected properties tied to Germantown Settlement

The city repossessed the properties from a group of entities controlled by one of the neighborhood’s most notorious landlords.

8 months ago

Listen 1:19
Runners on the corner of Frankford Avenue and Hagert Street
Community

‘A true testament to him’: Fishtown Beer Runners celebrate late founder with memorial run

On Saturday at Philadelphia Brewing Co., more than 200 people paid tribute to David April, who founded the group more than 15 years ago.

8 months ago

Listen 1:27
black bear
Community

New Jersey warns residents to be on the lookout for black bears this spring

While bears are more commonly seen in the northwest part of the state, bears have been sighted across all 21 counties.

8 months ago

Market Square in Germantown
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Rise in residential development in Germantown sparks optimism — and caution

For decades, Germantown was not the kind of place developers held ribbon-cutting ceremonies. But that’s changing.

9 months ago

Listen 7:04
Tape cordons off the scene where multiple people were shot in Philadelphia
Community
6abc

Shelter-in-place lifted for Newtown Twp., second such police incident in as many days in Bucks Co.

According to police, they responded to a domestic incident Sunday morning in the Headley Trace development on Newtown-Yardley Road.

10 months ago

Cherelle Parker at a podium smiling and pointing to the audience
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Here’s what Mayor Parker proposed in her first budget to fight litter and illegal dumping in Philly

Parker’s spending proposal revealed more details about her plan to make Philly the cleanest big city in the country.

10 months ago

Listen 0:56
McGillins Old Ale House on Drury Street in Center City is reputed to be the oldest bar in Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Celebrating St. Paddy’s Day at McGillin’s Olde Ale House: A historic Philadelphia tradition

The port-a-potties have arrived and the green beer is flowing at this Philly mainstay.

10 months ago

A playground visible among several tall trees
Urban Planning

Cheltenham Twp. introduces compromise proposal to address aging libraries, pools and community centers

How the township decides to renovate or consolidate its aging facilities has become a growing point of contention.

10 months ago

Listen 1:07
June Burris poses for a photo outside of a building with a sign that reads
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘Bellwether for the city’: Housing advocates say luxury townhomes in South Philly violate legal agreement

The developer of St. Anthony’s and Artist Village argues his company is in the clear.

10 months ago

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A half portion of the Chibano sandwich--roast pork simmered in special marinade, with ham, cheese and Chinese pickles--served with mojo-spice blend plantain chips.
Community
Billy Penn

Chibanos pop-up lands with Chinese-Cuban flavors at Solar Myth

The family recipe-inspired menu returns to the South Philly venue for a final two-day run starting this Saturday.

10 months ago

Catherine Reuter, the new Community Farmer and Urban Agriculture program manager at the NKCDC, shows where irises and lenten roses have emerged in late winter at the Greensgrow Farms site.(
Community
Billy Penn

The future of Greensgrow Farms could look like its past, with a lot of work

The Kensington spot won’t become condos — and could be home to a garden center once again

10 months ago

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