‘Narcan Near Me’: Philadelphia to pilot Narcan vending machines to help stop fatal overdoses
The first machines will be installed in South and West Philly, where opioid-related deaths are on the rise.
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How did Election Day go in Philly? ‘More people should come’ said a poll worker
In the last general election, mail ballots accounted for half the vote.
Ultimate frisbee shines in South Philly as Phoenix beat Tampa Bay in home opener
The professional AUDL team now plays across from the sports complex.
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Italian American groups and Councilmember Squilla sue Mayor Kenney for nixing Columbus Day
Filed in federal court, the lawsuit also cites the removal of the Rizzo statue and the demotion of a police captain.
One of four historical figures will replace Andrew Jackson as namesake of South Philly school
All of the options are Black Americans with ties to Philadelphia.
A tiny tile rowhome appears in South Philly’s ‘electric’ art alley
The dollhouse-sized artwork, by an anonymous creator, is just down the block from several vibrant, large-scale murals.
South Philly’s Andrew Jackson School is being renamed after years of advocacy
Community members will have a chance to weigh in on the new name.
South Philly was jealous, so film buffs opened the city’s third Free Blockbuster
The Delco native who came up with the idea is hoping no corporate buzzkills shut them down.
South Philly’s Bok building launches weekly COVID tests for tenants and staff
People can use an online signup form to schedule their test.
Pandemic dims but can’t deter South Philly’s ‘Miracle on 13th Street’ holiday lights
To residents, key parts of the 15-year tradition are missing, but decorations still shine bright.
Merry South Philly window boxes to restore and revive your holiday cheer
A photo tour of rowhomes decked out for the season.
6 GIFs that let you experience the fantastic outdoor art at the tip of South Philadelphia
The Navy Yard installation by Group X is up till the day before Election Day.
Rocking Philly gear, Adam Sandler plays ‘a local with good taste’ in Netflix basketball movie
Keep a lookout for a South Fellini "Wawa Jawn" t-shirt.
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.
‘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.”
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.