Philly’s the city of neighborhoods, right? So consider this story your resource for news about and in Philly’s many neighborhoods. That could mean a development story from a specific neighborhood, or Billy Penn’s postcard series about neighborhoods you might not know much about. And now you can buy neighborhood swag — everything from hoodies to phone covers, magnets and more to rep your favorite spot in the city.
Neighborhoods
A collection of stories about Philly’s many and diverse neighborhoods
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.
He lost his son to gun violence. Now he might lose their Sharswood home.
After his son’s death, Greg Bullock turned his house into a community hub.
Center City vs. the neighborhoods: New maps show Philly’s stark income divide
How wealth and poverty concentrations compare to the rest of the country.
More than 150 members of the Philadelphia Fire Department worked to put out this morning’s blaze in Old City
No injuries have yet been reported.
Philly’s stop-and-go bill comes up for a vote as the alt-right targets Councilwoman Cindy Bass
Incorrect claims about Bass and bulletproof glass have gotten millions of views.
North Fifth Street Winter Festival
Carolers, hot chocolate, gifts and trolley rides will get you in the holiday spirit at this annual celebration in Olney. Santa will be there, too!
Where: La Caleñita Bakery at 5034 N. Fifth St. 19120
When: December 16, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
How much: Free
How Strawberry Mansion residents are fighting gentrification
Community leaders are trying to keep homeowners from selling out for quick cash.