Friends and family honor the life of Dominique Rem’mie Fells with a big West Philly block party
Instead of a vigil, this year’s event is a celebration.
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A giant circular floating deck is coming to the Schuylkill River next to Bartram’s Garden
Called FloatLab, the interactive installation is a project from Mural Arts.
How mental health pros intervene on a 911 call — what didn’t happen for Walter Wallace Jr.
If there is a weapon involved, "people feel comfortable enough to relinquish [it]," a local crisis response expert said.
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South Philly rowhome blaze is the city’s sixth big fire this year
The city's old infrastructure is ripe for disaster.
50 pretty new trash cans land on Philly streets — to be emptied by neighborhood volunteers
“I’m at a desperate point,” said one resident in Southwest.
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.
12 fantastic holiday markets where you can shop local in Philly
From Christmas Village to the West Craft Fest.
Some neighborhoods get crime-fighting LED streetlights, but others must wait
Community leaders can ask for the new bright lighting, but there's no timeline for rollout.
West Philly neighborhood gets sleek new fitness center, thanks to cop who gives back
GymRatz Athletics opens Sept 1. in Cobbs Creek
This Philly car collector beat Ralph Lauren and Sam Walton to be ranked No. 1 in the world
The Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum is more famous outside of Philly than in its hometown.
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.
Why are coyotes showing up in Philadelphia? Blame the trash
Apparently one person's garbage is another critter's treasure.
New nonstop flights to Mexico are a big deal for Philly immigrants
Tickets go on sale today for American Airlines' new PHL→MEX route.