Story by Kent Kuo With the second phase of Philadelphia’s plastic bag ban starting on Oct. 1, corner store staff and customers in Chinatown are preparing for the change. The bag ban prohibits stores from [continue reading…]
Story by Ryan Conway Roxborough residents have escalated an ongoing effort to stop local developer Designblendz from building a proposed apartment building at 4112 Pechin St. Members of the Central Roxborough Civic Association (CRCA) have [continue reading…]
Story by Janiece Scruggs A board made up of Philadelphia residents will soon be ready to investigate misconduct by members of the Philadelphia Police Department, thanks to recent legislation approved by City Council. “Our administration [continue reading…]
The Philly Tree Plan seeks to address both environmental quality and inequality by finding where trees can have the most positive impact and then plant them there. [continue reading…]
As life begins to return to normal, commuting is too with the restoration of SEPTA’s Chestnut Hill West line. [continue reading…]
Certified dog trainer Jennifer Green is not only an Army wife, but also the mother of a soldier. Seeing a need for service animals to help veterans, she founded Alpha Bravo Canine (ABC) in 2015. [continue reading…]
In a considerably small beach town, there are five different types of residential areas for homeowners and visitors to consider. [continue reading…]
Through the chaos of a busy summer town, the West 17th Street neighborhood remains hidden in the middle of it all. [continue reading…]
The pandemic has affected small businesses all over the country but the towns along the Jersey shore have been facing numerous other issues due to their strictly seasonal visitors. [continue reading…]
“When it gets hot, this area is hot.” Beat the Heat will continue its focus on in-home cooling this summer, providing fans and air conditioners to Hunting Park residents who need it most. [continue reading…]
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