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Food

Social Issues: Philadelphia Community Gardens Have Impact Beyond Food

April 12, 2021Abigail Margaret Newham

As issues of food insecurity and hunger rates rise, communities are struggling to find relief. Community gardens are helping underprivileged neighborhoods grow fresh food and strengthen community ties.

City Hall

City Hall: Virtual Town Hall Discusses Philadelphia’s Gun Violence Crisis

April 9, 2021Iris Amanda Wexler

Councilmember Allan Domb hosted a virtual town hall to address the gun violence crisis in Philadelphia with Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw and Senior Director of Criminal Justice & Public Safety Erica Atwood.

Casino

Atlantic City: Onlookers Gather for Implosion of Former President Donald Trump’s Failed Hotel

April 8, 2021Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Suburban moms, young tailgaters, and curious photographers alike stood alongside rows of cars, craning to get the perfect view of the abandoned Trump Plaza. The former president’s presence loomed nearly as large as his namesake

Arts and Entertainment

COVID-19: Musicians, Promoters in Philly DIY Scene Make New Plans

April 7, 2021Lindsay K Bowen

After a year of no live shows, some house show venues won’t be coming back.

COVID-19

Delaware County: Education groups call on Gov. Wolf to vaccinate school staff

April 6, 2021Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Teachers and education advocates are increasing calls for Gov. Tom Wolf to prioritize vaccinating school staff throughout the state. A coalition of nine statewide education groups wrote a letter on Feb. 11 addressed to Wolf, Secretary of

Business

Chestnut Hill: Germantown Avenue Businesses Reflect on a Year of Lockdowns

April 5, 2021Mikyhial Terrance Clarke

After a year of stresses and diminished revenue, businesses along Chestnut Hill’s retail corridor look forward to when vaccinated residents come out shopping again.

COVID-19

Montgomery County: Inmates Dispute Jail’s Account of Pandemic Safety Measures

March 30, 2021Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Inmates incarcerated during the pandemic say the Montgomery County Correctional Facility may not deserve the healthcare compliance award it received in December.

This is one of the group rooms at the The Renfrew Center in Center City. The artwork shown was created and donated by patients and alumni of various Renfrew sites.
COVID-19

Mental Health: How One Philadelphia Treatment Center Is Helping People With Eating Disorders During the Pandemic

March 26, 2021Leanne R Spiegle

Eating disorders have the second-highest mortality rate of any mental illness, only surpassing opioid addiction. As the nation grapples a pandemic and individuals are experiencing unprecedented isolation, many are forced to deal head-on with their

Education

Delaware County: District Leaders Chime in on Gov. Wolf’s Proposed Education Funding Increases

March 25, 2021Philadelphia Neighborhoods

In his budget address last Wednesday, Gov. Wolf called for all existing education funding to be put through the fair funding formula, which takes into account factors such as student needs and enrollment. His $1.3 billion proposal includes increases in funding for special education and pre-k programs.

Business

Fishtown: Development Project Threatens Strip Mall

March 23, 2021Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Editor’s note: This story was updated 4/7/2021 to include additional information provided by the FNA. A small Fishtown shopping center would become a 53-unit apartment building if it receives zoning approval, a prospect some residents

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