The City of Philadelphia proposed a redesign for Washington Avenue on March 1, 2022. This new proposal is contentious, though, because it is different from the prior plan, which featured pedestrian improvements that many groups had spent years advocating for. [continue reading…]
Nearly eight months after the disastrous 30-inch water main break that occurred at the intersection of Sixth and Bainbridge streets in Queen Village, small businesses are still struggling to get back on their feet. Some [continue reading…]
Philadelphia is full of tree tending groups that do environmental work that goes relatively unnoticed. These tree tending groups work within their neighborhoods to help create a greener Philadelphia. [continue reading…]
Grays Ferry Civic Association President Michael Bradley discusses what makes Grays Ferry unique and the work the GFCA does to help the community. [continue reading…]
The Cortez family opened up a Mexican restaurant that sells authentic Birria Tacos after immigrating from Guatemala back in 2013. They worked hard to sustain the business amidst a global pandemic, while providing the public with high quality Mexican food. [continue reading…]
Queen Memorial Library has been closed since before Labor Day due to water damage causing structural issues throughout the ceilings while ruining rugs and various bookshelves. [continue reading…]
Story by Mary Olivia Kram Ben Bass has been a professional actor for the past decade and, over that time, has become accustomed to hearing the same backhanded compliment. “We see that you’re very talented, [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
Story by Kent Kuo Philadelphia officials have unveiled new designs for many of the facilities in FDR Park, as part of the next phase in implementing the FDR Park Master Plan, first introduced to the [continue reading…]
In Philadelphia, history can be found around every corner. But a group of friends who call themselves The Privy Diggers have been finding it 20- to 30-feet underground. The Privy Diggers consist mainly of Michael [continue reading…]
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