Strawberry Mansion’s famous John Coltrane house named ‘at risk,’ boosting chance for survival
It’s already a National Historic Landmark, but is still in danger of decay.
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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.
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Run the Fairmount Park trail Joe Frazier made famous
The Boxers' Trail 5k is living history that benefits a modern neighborhood.
Strawberry Mansion neighbors flip for Idris Elba: ‘His swag is unbelievable’
The movie star is in town to film “Concrete Cowboy,” and locals are thrilled.
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.
Kwanzaa in Philly: How neighborhoods celebrate the African-American holiday
In Strawberry Mansion, it's all about embracing self-determination.
The $18 million Discovery Center in Fairmount Park is ready to welcome visitors
A refuge for birds is now a place for people, too.
How Strawberry Mansion residents are fighting gentrification
Community leaders are trying to keep homeowners from selling out for quick cash.
5 of the most affordable one-bedroom rentals in Philly
Median 1-BR rents are around $1,400. But what do you get for a third of that?
How this Philly therapist promotes healing through hip hop
North Philly native Ronald Crawford is holding an open therapy workshop tomorrow, hoping to reach Philadelphians dealing with trauma.
