Kenyatta Johnson mistrial: How South Philly feels about their accused representative
A jury couldn’t agree on the councilmember’s guilt. His constituents are divided too.
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Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson on trial: What to know about the federal bribery case against the South Philly lawmaker
The charges relate to real estate dealings, and also involve his wife, consultant Dawn Chavous.
Marian Anderson defended civil rights, broke racial barriers, defied the Nazis — and her South Philly museum needs help
Water damage atop pandemic slowdowns have the historical society searching for a savior.
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Giant, Aldi, another Trader Joe’s? All the new supermarkets planned for Philly this year
The city's grocery store boom is not slowing down.
Inside Marian Anderson’s South Philly home, where the classical singer made history
Because she was Black, the contralto gained international renown before she was recognized in her native city.
What we know about the KKK’s latest effort to spread hate in Philly
While clarifying they're not illegal, officials called the materials "dangerous."
All the local stuff at the new Giant Heirloom Market in Grad Hospital
It'll have a DIY salad dressing station and something called a “produce chef.”
Attention South Street Amazon customers: Your packages just got safer
The developer says he "had to" lie about plans for the new pickup center.
Philly’s big plan to make streets safer in residential neighborhoods
From more than 20 Slow Zone applications, just two will be chosen for the pilot.
Chickens are roaming around Graduate Hospital, and no one is mad about it
It's theoretically against the law, but as long as no one's complaining, Animal Control won't bother with enforcement.
Friendly contracts and no gimmicks: How City Fitness landed at the top of Philly’s gym scene
The local chain will open its sixth location in Center City this fall.
There’s a push by Graduate Hospital residents to rename the neighborhood
It could be "Marian Anderson Village" — or ~anything~ other than G-Ho
Graduate Hospital neighbors clash with developer over paint on a park wall
Friends of Catharine Park were aghast at an unauthorized attempt to redo their mural.
Graduate Hospital neighbors crowdfund Marian Anderson pool facelift
They're hoping to find money for mini Spruce Street Harbor Park.