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.
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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.
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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.
North Philly street celebrates free bullet hole repairs — and braces for gentrification
After being rocked by the August police shootout, this Nicetown community is stronger than ever.
Pics from the first Philadelphia Car Show, where serious ‘car culture’ was on display
The first annual North Philly meetup showcased rare classics and muscle cars.
Philly entrepreneurs crowdfunded $50k to save a neighborhood farm
Stewards want Life Do Grow to become a ‘trampoline’ for local start-ups.
Opinion: ‘Jawn Wick’ and North Philly neighbors’ response to the police standoff
What seems like disregard for law enforcement is really a defense mechanism.
The North Philly search warrant and PPD’s history of raids gone wrong
They've resulted in both police and civilian deaths.
7-hour North Philly police standoff ends without fatalities: Suspect surrenders, hostages free
Six officers were injured during the gun battle, and more than 50 children were trapped in a nearby daycare for hours.
Strawberry Mansion neighbors flip for Idris Elba: ‘His swag is unbelievable’
The movie star is in town to film “Concrete Cowboy,” and locals are thrilled.
The Neon Museum of Philadelphia has found a permanent home
After decades of work, a sign designer's dream is finally coming true.
L&I apologizes to Temple food trucks, will work with vendors on overnight plan
"We will not undertake enforcement until these discussions have taken place."
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.
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.
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.