Looks like Philly public pools will be back this summer
The city is hiring lifeguards in anticipation of opening the neighborhood swim spots
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With Love: A Philly mom says goodbye to her hero — the mother she hadn’t seen in a year
"I wonder whether your life was everything you wanted. I hope it was at least close."
When you gotta go, this is where to find free bathrooms in Center City
During the pandemic, options have gotten more scarce.
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‘Up the Block’: A new resource hub for Philadelphians affected by gun violence
An initiative by The Trace wants to connect you with information on recovering from shootings, keeping young people safe, and holding local leaders accountable.
The Fishtown beaver is a good sign for Penn Treaty Park
Caretakers are now working to balance the rodents’ destructive chew with the environmental benefits of their dams.
The $1 million sinkhole on the Schuylkill River Trail is finally getting fixed
Downside: The path is detoured at Chestnut Street for up to three months.
Neighbors avoid Olney transit hub after mass shooting: ‘I wouldn’t catch it there’
“We’re just trying to make it out of our own neighborhood,” said one North Philly resident.
Philly’s only lesbian bar is shutting down, adding to a somber nationwide trend
Bars catering to queer women, like the Gayborhood’s Toasted Walnut, are disappearing across the U.S.
North Philly neighbors finally get patrols on violent corner known for shootings
Richard Allen residents have been pushing for the change for years.
Free supplies, clean bathrooms and a safe haven: Germantown hub opens to address ‘period poverty’
Lynette Medley, who started the hashtag #BlackGirlsBleed, is launching a new project for her community.