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Neighborhoods

Penn’s Landing: Construction Underway for New Pedestrian Park above Interstate 95

April 21, 2024Jacob V. Smedley

A section of one of the busiest highways on the East Coast is getting a new look along a stretch of roadway in Philadelphia. Construction of a new pedestrian park above Interstate I-95 near Penn’s Landing is underway.

Dr. Billie Swiggard, 71, sits on the third floor of Mazzoni Center, Philadelphia, Pa, on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. “You've got to find out what's in [a patient’s] heart, what's in their dreams. Where do they want to wind up in several years? That's the most important thing. [Then], clearly defining the goals, making it clear that the goals may change, but the initial trajectory needs to be determined entirely by what the patient wants.”
Health

Patch-worked Access to Hormone Replacement Therapy in Philadelphia

March 5, 2024Madylyn Hayes Zeiders

Those seeking gender-affirming care in Philadelphia use a patchwork of options, as a primary method has yet to be established.

Government

Housing: Controlling Rent in Philadelphia, A History

January 29, 2024Angelina M Mitchell

Conversations around rent control have become a popular topic among Philadelphia citizens as rent prices continue to increase, but did you know Philadelphia did have rent control before?

Crime

Crime: Fixing Philly Prisons Will Be Hard, But Here’s A Plan For How To Do It

January 8, 2024Jarred Rosar

There’s a crisis of confidence in Philly prisons, and the Prison Oversight Committee is just one of the many reforms that watchers want. This article covers reformers’ ideas to better our correctional system.

Amateur Sports

Northeast: Father Judge Soccer Brings Out Crowds On Route To Title Appearance

December 1, 2023John McCoy

The games are competitive, the coaches and players are strong. The PCL soccer community is a close knit of people that goes back a long way.

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Neighborhoods

North Philadelphia: Recreation Center Volunteer Supports Students’ Class and Life Lessons (video story)

November 20, 2023Denise James

By Alayna Hutchinson Long-time 12th & Cambria Recreation Center volunteer, Midge Smith, works to support elementary students school and life lessons while at the center’s after school program. Cambria Rec Center Volunteer, Midge Smith works

2023 Municipal Elections

Elections: What To Know About The Only Ballot Measure This Election Day  

November 7, 2023Mara Tannenbaum

Voters will decide if the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities should be a permanent entity in the Home Rule Charter.

2023 Municipal Elections

Elections: CCP hosts last-day, last-ditch voter registration drive

October 25, 2023Stacy L. Landrum

As students were returning to campus Monday morning at the Community College of Philadelphia, the question was not, “How was your weekend?” but instead, “Are you registered to vote?”  

Day Trips

Day Trips: This Pick-Your-Own Farm in Central Jersey Has 140 Crops to Choose From

June 22, 2023Claire Bauer

Specca Farms is a family-owned farm spanning 150 acres, 90 of which are used for growing crops. It’s located in Bordentown, NJ about 45 minutes from Philly. 

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Featured Stories

Health: Campaign Encourages Low-income Residents to Rely on Tap Water

June 22, 2023Elizabeth DeOrnellas

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.

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