Fire forces evacuation of COVID-positive residents, new Philly quarantine hotel opens Monday
There’s now a “repair or demolish” order on the Rodeway Inn, which is in a historic Center City property.
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Di Bruno Bros joins surge of support for South Philly explosion victims
Community groups have been stepping up all over the neighborhood.
Iconic South Philly bakery turns Christmas Eve tradition into fire fundraiser
People visiting Termini Bros. for holiday treats can help displaced families in need.
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South Philly rowhome blaze is the city’s sixth big fire this year
The city's old infrastructure is ripe for disaster.
South Philly refinery explosion
South Philly refinery fire: What we know (and what we don’t)
A massive explosion rocked the industrial complex early Friday morning.
Residents displaced by West Philly fire get help, but there’s no longterm housing plan
The impromptu shelter at the high school gymnasium will remain indefinitely.
Kensington junkyard owner blames people with addiction, not code violations, for giant fire
Community leaders in the area have a very different take.