West Philly house that can mine crypto sells for $237k, sparking debate over gentrification and what ‘affordable’ means
The Mantua property was renovated after sitting abandoned for a decade.
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New Giant supermarket opens on North Broad, bringing local goods and groceries to a fast-developing stretch
The store is at the center of an area about to be flooded with new apartments.
Philly’s lack of queer Latine spaces leaves the community frustrated
Sammy's Place on North 5th Street bucks the trend — and has been attracting a younger crowd.
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80% of Philly’s public pools will open this year — here’s a map and opening dates
After last year’s backlash, the city says it developed the schedule with equity concerns in mind.
$20 million rec center renovation finally kicks off in South Philly: ‘We’re so happy about today’
The new, expanded Vare Recreation Center in Grays Ferry is expected to be complete next year.
A Germantown doula collective is helping dispel fears surrounding childbirth for people of color
Founded by a Philadelphia mom, Womb-ish has been so successful it’s expanded to other states.
West Philly’s Memorial Garden is 19 years old — and deemed open for development
The community green space in Haddington was awarded to a Turn the Key developer with little notice or discussion. The Land Bank is now reconsidering its process.
Some Philly businesses are finally reopening after Ida floods — just in time for another hurricane season
Several storefronts in Manayunk and East Falls changed things up when they returned, while others are still struggling to open.
The Philly neighborhood where Russian is more common than English, and yellow-and-blue signs swell in support of Ukraine
Bustleton is a haven for people of post-Soviet descent.
Anxious Clark Park vendors are hoping for city solutions, like single-day permits or relaxed requirements
Councilmember Jamie Gauthier said she’ll be “working with stakeholders” on a resolution.