As Philadelphia schools were closing in March to slow the spread of COVID-19, the scene at many schools was chaotic. In Northeast Philadelphia, teachers from St. Jerome Catholic School carried stacks of books out of [continue reading…]
As Gul Petrogiannis, owner of the Tiffany Diner in the Northeast, prepared to close up shop Monday afternoon, he said he’s concerned about what will happen to his business. He said he has already lost [continue reading…]
Our special reporting on COVID-19 may focus on communities outside Philadelphia, as many of our student journalists are now located outside of the city. Instead, our reporters will cover how the coronavirus is impacting their [continue reading…]
The committee focused on the accounts of survivors of gun violence and the loved ones of homicide victims. [continue reading…]
Though an uncommon sport, roller derby embodies the “gritty” culture associated with Philadelphia sports. [continue reading…]
Councilmembers proposed legislation in response to the spread of the new coronavirus [continue reading…]
Philadelphia representatives discuss the importance of the upcoming census and the impact the count will have on the city. [continue reading…]
An adult resident of Philadelphia is being quarantined and treated at home. [continue reading…]
Trolleys have been removed from Brewerytown’s Route 15 line due to road construction, and residents express concern for the future of Philadelphia transportation as a whole. [continue reading…]
The Committee on Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation heard testimony on Feb. 25, 2020 suggesting that, while the city has made strides, it is not fully prepared for an economic recession. The hearing was called [continue reading…]
© 2025 All Rights Reserved. Philadelphia Neighborhoods: A program of the Department of Journalism at the Lew Klein College of Media and Communication at Temple University.