Safehouse drops South Philly plans, looks to Kensington after judge suspends launch
Judge McHugh hasn't changed his opinion on the injection site's public health benefits.
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‘There’s gonna be looting,’ police warned white Fishtowners, showing a close-knit relationship that plays out across Philly
The city has received a high volume of misconduct complaints since the protests began.
Philly courts fire supervisor caught on video tearing down Black Lives Matter signs
The First Judicial District called his behavior, which included him stating he doesn't care about Black lives, “egregious and totally unacceptable.”
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A social distancing ‘bouncer’ and first-ever phone: How Philly-famous Angelo’s Pizzeria is making it work
When the shop shut down after a staffer tested positive, online hate poured in.
What’s that annoying buzz? PennDOT considers daytime construction after noise complaints
The Center City viaduct revamp is one of just nine projects continuing through the pandemic.
Art Museum’s ‘Oval’ to become permanent park, many other Philly public spaces advance
From the Schuylkill Crossing to Graffiti Pier, there's lots of progress planned for this year.
Di Bruno Bros joins surge of support for South Philly explosion victims
Community groups have been stepping up all over the neighborhood.
Iconic South Philly bakery turns Christmas Eve tradition into fire fundraiser
People visiting Termini Bros. for holiday treats can help displaced families in need.
South Philly restaurants offer free meals to families displaced by rowhome fire
If you want to help, get in touch to make a donation.
South Philly rowhome blaze is the city’s sixth big fire this year
The city's old infrastructure is ripe for disaster.
One tenth of a mile: What Philly looks like from above
Fairmount Park = broccoli.
Philly’s $100 million battle to get rid of asbestos and make schools safe
The toxic substance has been found in places of learning for decades.
South Philly refinery explosion
South Philly refinery’s long history of fires, explosions, deaths and injuries
Even former Mayor Rizzo got hurt in one of the blasts.
Philly’s getting 2 new gas plants — unless neighbors can stop them
PGW just won Council approval, while SEPTA's facility is nearly done.
Eat Philly’s best BBQ with impressive young first responders — and no lines
Our June 12 Who's Next party features delicious Mike's BBQ.
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.