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Callowhill: Trans Art Market Raised Money for Social Justice Organizations

April 11, 2022Kyla S Jackson

The Trans Art Market was held outside Love City Brewing in support of.Cars 4 Philly and Housing Reparations for Philadelphia, both organizations that focused on economic justice for black and brown communities.

Old City: Panel Revisits the Hidden History of Betsy Ross

March 30, 2022Adam Christopher Kizun

Most people may think of children’s stories and myths of the American Revolution when they hear the name Betsy Ross, but a recent panel discussion hosted by the American Repertory Theater and the Museum of

Center City: How a Reading Terminal Market Flower Vendor Adapted to the Pandemic

March 11, 2022Jonaira M South

To get a perspective on how COVID-19 affected business owners/vendors at Reading Terminal Market, I spoke to Sidney Poor, owner of Market Blooms, a flower and garden supply shop.

Chinatown: City Planning Commission and Residents Discuss Future of Roundhouse Site

March 9, 2022Ingrid Vera Slater

Following the PPD headquarters move, city-wide outreach has begun to decide what to do with the vacant land parcel.

Chinatown: Shoppers and Businesses Adjust to Plastic Bag Ban

January 21, 2022Brian Creech

Story by Kent Kuo Once the City of Philadelphia implemented its plastic bag ban on Oct. 1, Philadelphia shop owners and customers began to see actual changes inside the city’s stores. “Since the day we

Chinatown: AAI Celebrates New Mural With Party on Pearl Street

December 10, 2021Jeremy Elvas

The Asian Arts Initiative unveils a new mural and invites the community for the Pearl Street Block Party.

Old City: National Vegan Center Celebrates its First World Vegan Day

November 15, 2021Brian Creech

Story by Kent Kuo The American Vegan Center, the first vegan center in the country, opened its doors to Philadelphians on Sep. 9 and celebrated its first World Vegan Day on Nov. 1. Vance Lehmkuhl,

City Hall: Page Street Neighbors Speak Against Resolution to Turn Parking Lot Into Affordable Housing

November 12, 2021Brian Creech

Story by Travis Rocha The most controversial moment of the Oct. 28 City Council meeting came during the debate over a resolution that proposed replacing a parking lot in the 1600 block of Page Street

COVID-19: Restaurant Petitions City to Make Outdoor Dining Permanent

November 10, 2021Brian Creech

Story by Alan Lu Tattooed Mom, a popular bar and restaurant located on South Street, has started a petition to make streeteries and outdoor dining permanent, arguing that outdoor dining is a way to “enhance

Rittenhouse: Pandemic Restrictions Ease and Fine Craft Fair Returns

November 5, 2021Brian Creech

Story by Travis Rocha For the first time since the pandemic began, the Fine Craft Fair has returned to Rittenhouse Square Park. Large white tents housing various creative wares—clothing, jewelry, and household decorations—were set up