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.
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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.
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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.
Rebuild news: Nearly $14 million has been allocated to reno two parks in North Philly and Harrowgate
Rebuild news: Nearly $14 million has been allocated to reno two parks in North Philly and Harrowgate
A North Philly public housing resident is taking on the City Council President
Sheila Armstrong filed paperwork to run for the District 5 seat.