Philadelphia Neighborhoods logo
  • Neighborhoods
    • Center City
    • North Philadelphia
    • Northeast Philadelphia
    • Northwest Philadelphia
    • River Wards
    • South Philadelphia
    • Southwest Philadelphia
    • West Philadelphia
  • Topics
    • Amateur Sports
    • Arts and Entertainment
    • Business
    • City Hall
    • Community Meetings
    • Crime
    • Economy
    • Education
    • Elections
    • Environment
    • Fashion
    • Food
    • Government
    • Health
    • History
    • Housing
    • How To
    • Immigration
    • LGBTQ
    • Mental Health
    • Music
    • Police
    • Politics
    • Poverty
    • Property
    • Religion
    • Science
    • Social Issues
    • Sustainability
    • Technology
    • Transportation
    • Veterans’ Affairs
    • Zoning
  • Special Reports
    • Anatomy of a School Closure
    • Latino Communities
    • All Special Reports
  • Philadelphia Neighborhoods Map
  • About Philadelphia Neighborhoods
  • Awards
  • Our Code of Ethics & Guiding Principles
  • News Orgs: Want To Use Our Stories?
  • Tips/Contact
HomeNeighborhoodsNorth Philadelphia

North Philadelphia

Featured Stories

Kensington: Making An “Impact” In The Fight Against Veteran Homelessness

November 14, 2014

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hopes to end homelessness among veterans nationwide by 2016. Activists and supporters throughout the country are working together to reach that goal. Philadelphia’s Impact Services Corporation is a local organization that

Crime

Education: Justice Served by Students at Youth Court in Strawberry Mansion

November 14, 2014

Formerly known as one of the most persistently dangerous schools in the state, Strawberry Mansion High School has seen changes, some of which include the implementation of a U.S. Attorney-backed youth court. “Youth courts are

5th Street

Olde Kensington: The Circus Comes to North Philly

November 11, 2014

Residents gawked from stoops and car windows as people flew dozens of feet above their heads. Nestled on the edge of Olde Kensington, Fly School Circus Arts treats residents to their very own circus in

North Philadelphia

Olde Kensington: 170-Year-Old Church Changing with the Times

November 11, 2014

Located on the corner of North 5th Street and Girard Avenue, St. Peter the Apostle Parish was created in the mid-19th century to accommodate a changing neighborhood. Today, the parish also serves as the Shrine

North Philadelphia

Strawberry Mansion: Produce Stand Thrives Under New Management

October 31, 2014

On the corner of 33rd and Diamond streets recently, five residents gathered around a canopy tent, each eagerly awaiting their turn to purchase some of the fresh fruits and vegetables arranged on the table. Although it’s no

Arts and Entertainment

Olde Kensington: Andrew Ha Pursues Two Passions in the Heart of Philadelphia

October 29, 2014

Andrew Ha describes his relationship with music as a marriage, but it’s not his only commitment. Like many working Americans, Ha holds regular job hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; he works for the Jewish

Neighborhoods

Strawberry Mansion: Billy Thompson Helps Lead Neighborhood Coalition with Faith

October 29, 2014

As William Thompson walked toward Faith Temple recently, he greeted almost every person he passed. He grabbed each neighbor around the shoulders, squeezed them tightly and shook their hands with both of his own. “When we

Economy

North Philadelphia: Second-Generation Immigrant Creates Haven for Startups

October 29, 2014

Across from the local 7-Eleven and other corporate establishments that are proliferating across Cecil B. Moore Avenue on Temple University’s main campus, the Fox School of Business’ Small Business Development Center has been helping the

Featured Stories

West Kensington: Fixing the Crack in the Foundation

October 27, 2014

Construction crews of union workers crowded the middle of the intersection at Kensington Avenue and Somerset Street. The men were all hard at work under the El trying to fix a repair job that was

Amateur Sports

Olney: Football Coach Robert Tate Stresses Academics and Athletics

October 24, 2014

The North Region Warriors battled their way through the rain during a recent football practice at Ziggler Field across from Grover Washington Middle School. The gloomy weather neither stopped Head Coach Robert Tate (above) from

Posts pagination

« 1 … 50 51 52 … 154 »

Recent Posts

  • For local queer artists, Shop Queer Philly is building community outside of Pride Month
    April 20, 2026
  • As Trump targets queer communities of color, Ebony Ali is fighting back through performance art
    April 20, 2026
  • Latino business owners gather at annual Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce event
    April 10, 2026
  • For queer Philly punk band Froggy, politics are personal
    April 3, 2026
  • Amid threats to immigrants in Philadelphia, Mexican business owners find support through business association
    March 27, 2026
Philadelphia Neighborhoods Student Reporters
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • RSS

© 2026 All Rights Reserved. Philadelphia Neighborhoods: A program of the Department of Journalism at the Lew Klein College of Media and Communication at Temple University.