Community Supported Agriculture is big in Philly – here’s what it is and how you can get involved
CSAs allow food-sharing between farms and members through subscriptions. Here are some in and around Philly.
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Mayfair Diner: Serving Northeast Philly and beyond for generations
As the classic Philly diner approaches its 100th birthday, the pancakes, potatoes and scrapple are still hot items for regulars and newcomers alike.
Weavers Way Co-op thrives as epicenter of West Mt. Airy
Thousands of neighbors are members of the store that’s been a staple of the community for more than 50 years.
The singing fountain and much more “in the valley” of Passyunk
Passyunk’s not easy for newcomersto say, but this Philly neighborhood is much easier to explore.
Ryerss Museum and Library holds history of Philly’s Fox Chase and beyond
The history of Fox Chase traces back to European settlers who arrived here decades before William Penn arrived.
Brazil takes over Philly, dominates Haiti in city’s second World Cup match
Hundreds of yellow jersey-wearing Brazil fans took over the Art Museum steps this week before descending on South Philly to watch the Canarinho win.
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‘If you look at Africatown now, it looks like the City of Philadelphia’: Inside the Southwest cultural hub
“Africatown is not a town for just Africans – it’s a diasporic community…it’s a cool community.’”
Enter, stage right: How Mt. Airy theater owners hope to create ‘the Avenue of the Arts Northwest’
Inside Lantern Theater and Quintessence Theatre Group’s efforts to draw patrons outside of Philly’s traditional arts district.
Before Stonewall, there was Philly: How the city shaped LGBTQ+ rights
Philly was the spot of the nation’s first “annual reminder demonstration” – where LGBTQ rights advocates stood in support of the community at Independence Hall.
Philly’s Haitian community welcomes the rest of the diaspora ahead of World Cup game against Brazil
The Caribbean nation is an underdog, but that isn’t stopping Haitians celebrating the Grenadier’s return to the tournament after 52 years.
‘Rooting for the grass:’ How the farm that grew Philly and Boston’s World Cup pitches is watching the tournament
Tuckahoe Turf Farms in Hammontown, N.J. has worked with FIFA and university scientists for years to bring the perfect field for this summer’s soccer.
‘A beacon of love and creativity’: Artist Danny Simmons has died
The artist, poet and community leader founded Def Poetry Jam before leaving NYC to launch Rush Arts Philly.
Two Philly favorites honored with James Beard Awards
Kalaya won for outstanding restaurant and Jesse Ito is this year’s best chef, Mid-Atlantic.
These goats spent a night on the town with Philadelphia’s art world
Goats were the subjects and artists during a special one-night show at InLiquid.
Headlines of Yore
A 19th century Philly civic leader’s legacy includes this pop culture icon
C.C.A. Baldi was a major figure in Philadelphia’s Italian American community. His family would go on to lead in both politics and pop culture.
Food & Drink Scene
What do freedom, liberty and unity taste like? For Herr’s, apparently cheese, barbecue and more cheese
After 100,000 votes in Herr’s Flavored by Philly: Taste of 250 contest, chip lovers have selected their top three curated concept flavors.
Neighborhoods
Dog friendly fun in Fishtown
Plenty of options to welcome your furry friends along for a drink or some fun in the park just northeast of Center City.
Power & Politics
‘ICE Out’ protest art in Philly ramps up amid World Cup spotlight
Anti-ICE protest art in the city embraces Philly’s long tradition of blending art, activism and community-building.
Philadelphia expands Wellness Court for people in addiction
Few complete the program but hundreds get help, officials say.
City officials respond to backlash against heavy police involvement at Philly Pride
“That is not us,” police commissioner Kevin J. Bethel said, rejecting claims that the department is hostile to Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ community.
Philly water bills could rise to cut rates for low-income residents
Council, administration spar over the cost of expanding the Tiered Assistance Program.
Gun violence prevention
Philly ‘Peacekeepers’ to get unique professional development in new program
The 8-week program will help invest in programs that help prevent community violence throughout the city.
Healing Verse Germantown uses poetry and public art to strengthen community bonds
Exhibit organizers hope it serves as a model in Philly and the U.S. for addressing mental health wounds of gun violence through the transformative power of poetry and public art.
From trauma to teaching: Philly gun violence survivors are rewriting how gun violence gets covered
The launch of the Survivor Connection online website and the Association of Gun Violence Reporters both seek to provide training and support.
How Philly became ground zero for rethinking gun violence reporting
An effort led by local researchers and survivors is reshaping how journalists tell stories of trauma, healing, and prevention.
Education
New report shows struggles, successes of Philly area students
The Children First’s report highlights how mental health, violence, poverty and underfunding affects Philly schools and students.
Inside the unraveling of one of Philadelphia’s most successful charter schools
In 25 years, there’s been mostly public praise for MCS — but its methodology is unusual, and some question the founder’s motives in shutting it down.
How teaching in Philly district schools differs from charters: Three teachers share their stories
They each have their pros and cons, on issues ranging from resources to oversight.
Why a Southwest Philly charter is refusing to close after the school board voted to shut it down
Parents had good things to say about the K-8 academy, which was founded in 2007 and, like its neighborhood, is majority Black.
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School’s (almost) out! Your Philly guide to kid-friendly, summer activities
A list of free and low-cost activities for your kiddos this summer. From parks to Playstreets to summer camps – here is your guide.
Sports Culture
Philly’s first World Cup game didn’t disappoint: Côte d’Ivoire’s late goal tops Ecuador 1-0
A near record crowd, mostly in Ecuadorian yellow, filled the South Philly stadium for the city’s first ever FIFA World Cup game.
World Cup fans cheer on the U.S. team in Chester, after the Ivory Coast holds public training session ahead of Ecuador match
Fans celebrated the USMNT’s dominant win over Paraguay in Los Angeles, and also got a preview of one of the sides playing in Philly’s first-ever World Cup game Sunday.
The gold standard of 20th and Olney: La Salle University’s best basketball players
A definitive look at the icons who built one of Philadelphia’s most storied basketball traditions.
Lemon Hill launches fan fest for Game 1 of Philly’s FIFA World Cup celebration
Despite the heat advisory, the registration was fully booked for Thursday’s session to see Mexico vs. South Africa on the big screens, then Luis Fonsi live.
