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Philadelphia’s tap water is inexpensive and accessible. But resident surveys reveal close to 40 percent of Philadelphians report drinking bottled water as their primary water source at home, and low-income neighborhoods show higher percentages of bottled water usage.

As the dust settles following a crowded Democratic mayoral primary, Cherelle Parker’s victory means she could become Philadelphia’s first female mayor. But with heightened sensitivities around safety and violence, some North Philly residents lack optimism that change will occur. 

Sahbyy Food’s menu features, in the words of the creators, a ‘modern’ take on Cambodian street food. Neither of the two creators had worked in the culinary industry, but they shared a strong, familiar bond with food.

Kensington community members tell us where the millions of dollars from opioid settlements should and should not go.

Financial Pressures Pushed the District to Close Schools but Resale Efforts Fall Short

Did the 2013 School Closures Lead to Increased Youth Violence?

Germantown Pride Persists a Decade After School Closures Wounded the Community

Nonprofits Provide Opportunities for Philadelphia Youths