Homicide is the leading cause of death for young black men in Philly. What should we do?
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Germantown High reimagined as $30 million housing development — with lots of question marks
After two years, neighbors finally heard some details about the hulking vacant property.
Why your Philly Airbnb might be in danger of collapsing
The online rental site doesn’t check for code violations — and has no plans to start.
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Meet the 35 live tilapia swimming around a Fishtown classroom
Kids at Adaire love the 300-lb. aquaponics tank — and teachers think all schools should have one.
Turmoil as Temple food trucks forced to vacate overnight
It's a policy that's been in place at least three years — but rarely enforced.
The big map of Philly’s top ice cream shops
Scoops, soft serve and gelato: A guide to cooling down on a hot day.
Is the new North Central district Temple’s version of University City? Here’s how they measure up
A look at Philly's college-area special service districts.
Defying the Amazon onslaught, Philly publisher opens bookstore in Kensington
The Head & the Hand Books will be a place to "look at works that aren’t glowing back at you."
Philadelphia’s new version of street sweeping is…dusty
Watch a demo of the backpack leaf blowers that will scatter debris — so drivers don't have to move their cars.
Philly will pay neighborhoods orgs — and others! — to help reduce gun violence
The Office of Violence Prevention is giving out grants up to $20,000.