A hard look at the numbers behind 2021’s record gun violence in Philly, and an overview of what’s being done
People of color and young adults bore the brunt of city shootings.
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Temple University student diversity is increasing, but the proportion of Black undergraduates is down 40% since 2002
Hispanic and AAPI enrollment is up.
Temple Bagel Hut’s charming red-and-white awnings replaced with dull, flat gray
Another Philly building with character succumbs to a standard look.
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Tomahawk steaks star at Uncle L’s BBQ, the North Philly food truck smoked meat fans will want to know
Weekend afternoons get savory on a corner of Cecil B. Moore.
‘I lost everything’: Well-known community activist asks for help after North Philly house fire
Recognized for decades of anti-violence and criminal justice work, Wayne Jacobs is now scrambling for a home.
The North Philly corner bar that brings together Latino regulars and queer clientele
Upstairs Rainbow Eye was started as a separate spot, but now it’s just part of Sammy’s Place.
A success story in North Philadelphia: The Modern Republic grand opens on Girard
The midcentury modern home goods store is a second career for two longtime friends.
Linda Richardson, savior of North Philly’s Uptown Theater, dies at 73
The nonprofit founder's family is committed to carrying on her legacy — starting with a GOTV event on Election Day.
Yarn vending machine? Bright pink box lands in North Philly, thanks to a young Black entrepreneur
It’s a new venture from the woman behind Emani Milan, whose custom crochet is worn by Cardi B. and Megan Thee Stallion.
In low-turnout North Philly, voters battle misinformation to get out and vote early
Oct. 27 deadline to request a mail ballot approaches as officials push to spread info about satellite offices.
A peace walk through feuding North Philly communities, because stopping the violence ‘starts with us’
“Listen, young brother, you got to give yourself a chance at life.”
A year after police shootout, North Philly neighborhood says it’s stronger, more resilient than ever
Residents near 15th and Erie hope for more even coverage of their community.
Missing block parties? This nightly ‘door party’ is for essential workers
Dance to the "Rocky" theme song and "Ain't No Stopping Us Now."
Temple’s Liacouras Center, set to be Philly’s coronavirus overflow site, almost didn’t get built
The 11,000-seat arena will be retrofitted to hold 250 beds for COVID-19 patients.
The true story behind Philly’s famous ‘Boner 4ever’ graffiti
Two artists linked up to create North Broad's most prominent tag.
‘We’re not being heard’: Black Trump supporters say the president wins on jobs and economy
A Black Voices for Trump event drew upwards of 60 people of color to a North Philly church.
This North Philly rec center shut down under Mayor Nutter. Neighbors finally got it reopened.
Winchester Rec is now buzzing with activity after being closed for five years.
Building sale wipes out unique North Philly venue known for batting practice and music shows
Regulars remember Everybody Hits as an “only in Philadelphia” kind of space.
Across the Philly School District, lockdowns happen as frequently as every other day
An analysis of records from the past 10 years shows there's no real standard for how to report these incidents, which can leave students with nightmares.
Impeachment witness Kurt Volker is Temple made — and sang in the concert choir
But he forgot to submit a yearbook headshot.