‘First of many’ protests over teardown of Philly’s only rec center for people with disabilities
“I'm praying that they stay open,” said a mother whose son has Down syndrome and visited the Carousel House often.
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The Center City landmark reopened in June thinking there were no cigarettes allowed — but it was all a miscommunication.
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Indicted Philly lawmakers collect legal defense cash gifts from parking magnates, strip club owners and lobbyists
Councilmembers Bobby Henon and Kenyatta Johnson are raising money to fight federal indictments. Ethics watchdogs say the funds are problematic.
Good news: Eagles fans have not been pronouncing Jason Kelce’s name wrong this whole time
His brother Travis dropped question in a new video.
Opinion: Philadelphia’s new school start schedule would wreak havoc on students and beyond
Saved by the bell? Not this time.
Stealing Royal Paulownia trees used to be a thing people got arrested for in Fairmount Park
Those thefts don't happen much anymore, officials say, but people do sneak in and take fruit or edible plants.
‘I lost everything’: Well-known community activist asks for help after North Philly house fire
Recognized for decades of anti-violence and criminal justice work, Wayne Jacobs is now scrambling for a home.
After a 1958 arson, Delco town tried to seize local NAACP leader’s new house
Civil rights leader George T. Raymond tried to move into an all-white suburb.
Philadelphia issues more than 1,000 tickets for trash left outside, despite ongoing pickup delays
The city is “charging people for its own mismanagement of services,” said one West Philly resident.
Dalessandro’s leaps into the future with digital order board and texting for pickups
Longtime customers appreciate the added convenience at the classic Roxborough cheesesteak joint.
More hydrants are being opened in summer of fewer pools, but sprinklers are back to illegal
Park & Rec's pandemic exemption is over.
Everything that’s happened at Four Seasons Total Landscaping since the November election
Fame came quickly to the formerly quiet stretch of State Road.
Philadelphia’s ‘pastelillo lady’ brings a Puerto Rican favorite to pop-ups around the city
Amaryllis Rivera-Nassar relies on memory instead of recipes to create her delicious turnovers.
Scooter share legalized for Pittsburgh only, still banned in Philadelphia
A pilot program for the Western Pa. city was tucked into the budget bill.
Some Philly teens still don’t want the vaccine. Others are making the case.
Philadelphia native Lamar Reed interviews his peers to find out how they feel about getting vaccinated.
Grand prize winner: App connecting ‘aunties’ with younger Black women scores $50k
Nicole Kenney’s platform was crowned winner of the Well City Challenge.
Kenney not ready to declare gun violence emergency for Philadelphia
“There’s a whole range of legal and practical questions that need to be answered,” the mayor said.
The woman helping direct $100k in Philly social enterprise funding is dedicated to boosting Black biz
Chelsey Lowe’s culturally-relevant leadership made a big difference in the Well City Challenge.
This new citywide happy hour is like a more inclusive version of Sips
Summer Social brings Wednesday drink deals to dozens of bars around Philadelphia.