City Hall
City Hall: Committee Hears Report on Racism Within First Judicial District
Leaders of the subcommittee discuss the severity of discrimination at the workplace of the First Judicial District. [continue reading…]
Neighborhoods
City Hall
City Hall: Committee on Public Health and Human Services Evaluates Plan for COVID-19 Vaccine
A City Council subcommittee held a public hearing on Nov. 19 to discuss resolutions related to the plan for distributing a COVID-19 vaccine in Philadelphia. The Committee on Public Health and Human Services held a [continue reading…]
Business
COVID-19: Christmas Comes to Dilworth Park Despite Pandemic
Holiday festivities return to Center City, though in a socially distanced way. [continue reading…]
Business
COVID-19: Thrift Stores Face Economic Pressures of Pandemic
Businesses worldwide have been forced to make widespread changes due to the pandemic. How have thrift stores, which are staples of local communities, dealt with the challenges? [continue reading…]
Business
Northeast: Residents, Local Leaders Continue to Question UPS Warehouse Plans During Review Hearing
A second design review, hosted by the Philadelphia City Planning Commission, gave residents and registered community organizations another chance to express their displeasure with the development coming to 1 Red Lion Rd. [continue reading…]
Northeast Philadelphia
Somerton: Resident and Philly Outreach Teams Push for Better Accessibility
Timothy Worstall is a Somerton resident who has been fighting for the safety of pedestrians in the area for over two years. [continue reading…]
COVID-19
Passyunk: Director of Business Improvement District on Helping Local Retailers Weather Pandemic
Adam Leiter answers questions on how the East Passyunk Avenue has handled COVID-19. [continue reading…]
City Hall
City Hall: Council Committee Discusses Continued Eviction Relief for Philadelphia Renters
A City Council committee recently amended a series of bills aimed at tenant relief for those facing eviction. [continue reading…]
Animals
COVID-19: Veterinarian Offices Implement New Pandemic Policies and Practices
Doctors’ offices are not the only care facilities changing with the times. A trip to the veterinarian may look different than ever before. [continue reading…]
Bustleton
Bustleton: Residents Express Disapproval for the UPS Warehouse on Former Budd Co. Site
At a meeting of the Greater Bustleton Civic League, officials from United Parcel Service presented their plan for the site, but residents expressed their concerns about a process that has not taken their input into account as often as they would like. [continue reading…]