$20 million rec center renovation finally kicks off in South Philly: ‘We’re so happy about today’
The new, expanded Vare Recreation Center in Grays Ferry is expected to be complete next year.
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What’s the deal with the shrieking steam leak in Grays Ferry? The city issued a noise violation
Vicinity Energy began work on the repair Monday evening, and health officials say there was no danger.
Why renaming Taney Street is slow going, despite the racist history
A coalition found community support for the effort, but the district lawmaker wants more proof.
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After years of neighborhood drama, a historic South Street West property makes progress
Rumor had it that 2300 South St. might be turned into an Amazon pickup center. That rumor is false.
How 43 Philly neighborhoods got their names
Welcome to Manayunk, aka the "place where we go to drink."
An all-day hip hop festival is coming to Grays Ferry Saturday
Think Made In America, but for the neighborhoods.
Construction should (finally) start on the Schuylkill Banks swing bridge next spring
The day when the trail will connect from Center City down to Bartram's Garden is getting closer.
Vare Rec Center: A community safe haven and gymnastics hub
We’re featuring rec centers across the city as part of a new series.
Clean and sober Philly restaurateur sells South St. BBQ to work in recovery
"The numbers on overdoses in Philly this year are frightening. We’re losing people every day."
Gold bike man was chilling at Odunde today
Gold hat, gold suit, gold chain, gold bike. As cool as gold is hot.
This week in Philly parking: Maybe the greatest parallel fail in city history
Also: Parking in cars with chickens in Port Richmond.