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There's still a striking disparity between neighborhoods across the city.
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After protests and staff walkout, two West Philly restaurants close for bias training
Clarkville and Local 44 owners deny the charges of racism, and say they want to use this as a learning opportunity.
Opinion: I love Philadelphia, but I might leave because of trash
The litter piles on Alisha Ebling's North Philly street are out of control.
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How faulty construction breaks up Philly families — and why the city can’t stop it
Some developers ignore permits, then keep on building.
Using fire and force, this Philly author turns guns into garden tools
For those who’ve lost loved ones, Shane Claiborne’s hammer can be cathartic.
‘Alexa, wake me up for camp!’: Philly summer writing program bursting at the seams
Applications to Mighty Writers surged more than 1000%.
A homecoming for new owners of longstanding Northern Liberties tavern, sold after 22 years
The 700's name will not change, incoming proprietors said.
South Philly refinery’s long history of fires, explosions, deaths and injuries
Even former Mayor Rizzo got hurt in one of the blasts.
30 Philly parks contain sonic devices that target teenagers with terrible sounds
"The Mosquito" has been banned in several cities around the globe.
Property company gives Philly homeless free apartments for a year
Hope & Door is a partnership between Berger Rental and One Step Away.