History
How To: Receive a Historic Building Designation
Anyone can nominate a building for historic designation in the City of Philadelphia. [continue reading…]
Latest Stories
COVID-19
Oxford Circle: Northeast Philadelphia Association Steps Up in Time of Need
The Oxford Circle Community Development Association usually focuses on employment, job training, and mentoring — but these days, it’s handing out food. As the nation tries to slow the spread of COVID-19, people have been [continue reading…]
Center City
City Hall: City Council Emergency Funding Clears First Hurdle
An emergency budget transfer is on track to be approved after Philadelphia City Council heard the bill for first reading on Mar. 26, 2020. The $85.4 million transfer will provide funds for the citywide effort to fight [continue reading…]
COVID-19
COVID-19 Resources
Below you will find centralized COVID-19 information at the federal, state and local levels as well as health and well-being resources.. Additional resources combatting COVID-19 misinformation are also provided. This list will be updated as [continue reading…]
Education
North Central Philadelphia: Tree House Books Helps Students Succeed After School
Tree House Books, located at 1430 W. Susquehanna Ave., provides academic, literary, and after-school reading resources for students. The organization focuses on literacy based learning and ensuring every child in Philadelphia has access to books [continue reading…]
COVID-19
Winchester Park: Chaotic Scenes as St. Jerome Closes to Slow Spread of COVID-19
As Philadelphia schools were closing in March to slow the spread of COVID-19, the scene at many schools was chaotic. In Northeast Philadelphia, teachers from St. Jerome Catholic School carried stacks of books out of [continue reading…]
COVID-19
Rhawnhurst: Tiffany Diner and Other Non-essential Businesses Closed Due to Coronavirus Concerns
As Gul Petrogiannis, owner of the Tiffany Diner in the Northeast, prepared to close up shop Monday afternoon, he said he’s concerned about what will happen to his business. He said he has already lost [continue reading…]
Business
New Jersey: Business Owners at Shore Nervous for Future
Our special reporting on COVID-19 may focus on communities outside Philadelphia, as many of our student journalists are now located outside of the city. Instead, our reporters will cover how the coronavirus is impacting their [continue reading…]
Center City
City Hall: Police Commissioner, Survivors of Gun Violence Testify Before City Council
The committee focused on the accounts of survivors of gun violence and the loved ones of homicide victims. [continue reading…]
Allegheny
Allegheny: Roller Derby League Creates Family Culture in Contact Sport
Though an uncommon sport, roller derby embodies the “gritty” culture associated with Philadelphia sports. [continue reading…]