Center City
Pedestrian Safety on the Schuylkill River Trail
Members of running groups and the City discuss safety improvements that are wanted, and the process to implement them. [continue reading…]
Center City
Abandoned Property
Students Reestablish Life After The University of the Arts at Temple University
By Liam Giannelli & Samantha Morgan The sudden closure of the University of the Arts (UArts) in June 2024 left many students scrambling to rebuild their academic and artistic lives. Former UArts students like Spencer [continue reading…]
Business
Chinatown: Business Owners Against Proposed 76ers Arena
The proposed 76ers arena in Market East is a cause of concern for local businesses and residents of Philadelphia’s historic Chinatown. [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
Center City: Walnut Street Theatre Keeps Philadelphia Arts Alive
The oldest operating theater in the country wants to protect the arts of the city. [continue reading…]
Center City
Philadelphia Residents Are Escaping the Busy City Life in Local Green Spaces
Rittenhouse Square is one of the busiest parks located in Center City. Ranging from street performers, farmers markets, and even dogs running around, there is always something going on. A street performer was singing in [continue reading…]
Business
Sports Bar: Fosters a Soccer Fan Club in Philadelphia
Kyra Novak is a manager and bartender at Founding Father’s. She has worked at Founding Father’s for the past three years. Her family is from Port Richmond in the Northeast. Besides her job at Founding Father’s she is also going to school at Montgomery County Community College to become a Physical Therapist assistant. [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
South Street: How Katrina Duva Is Keeping Tradition Alive at Bob and Barbara’s
The dive bar has been serving drinks and live entertainment for over 50 years. [continue reading…]
Business
South Philadelphia: Miss Lisa Lisa Talks Hosting the Country’s Longest Running Drag Show
She is one of the few Black trans women to be in a hosting position. [continue reading…]
Center City
Temple Capstone Reporters Use Social Media to Crowd Source Election Stories
During the election season, Philadelphia Neighborhood’s reporters looked closely at how Temple Owls and people around Philadelphia got involved in various election efforts. From canvassing on Liacouras Walk to shadowing a poll worker on Election Day, Philadelphians worked to make a difference in the high-stakes election. [continue reading…]
