Richmond Library reopens after eight-month renovation: ‘The community feels whole again'
After an August 18 reopening, the library held a ribbon-cutting event to shed light on the building’s importance to the lives of the Port Richmond community.
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City clears encampment during COVID-19 pandemic, drawing criticism from housing activists
A new Philadelphia stay-at-home order shut down all non-life-essential businesses, gatherings, and activities Monday due to the rising severity of
As coronavirus cases rise, outreach workers respond to concerns among Philly’s unhoused residents
Up until last week, Lawrence Williams spent his winter couch-surfing across North Philadelphia with his elderly mother. But as of
COVID-19 and homelessness: As more tests become available, health care and outreach workers prepare for next steps
At Project HOME’s Stephen Klein Wellness Center, health care workers are encouraging patients to get tested for COVID-19 if
Coronavirus: Philly community leaders take action over lack of non-English updates
Resources for non-English speakers Here are some coronavirus resources for Philadelphians who speak another language besides English: Esperanza Health Center
Kensington's at risk of an undercount, but the city and neighborhood are working to change that
The boundaries for Census Tract 178 run along Kensington’s main corridors, including Kensington, Allegheny, and Frankford Avenues. That Census
How the city and Kensington-area organizations are trying to fix the Hispanic undercount
As a Puerto Rican native, Margarita Rodriguez was familiar with the United States Census since it includes Puerto Rico. But
In Philly, how will the 2020 Census count people experiencing homelessness?
The last time Robert Clark filled out the United States Census form, he had a well-paying job, a house, and
With youth program funding at stake, here’s how Philly is tackling the 2020 Census youth count
Philadelphia Superintendent William Hite Jr. knows the impact that a United States Census can have on children in a school
Community, city respond after 16 businesses close in Kensington Avenue sweep
In the 25-plus years that Kip’s family has owned Martin’s Deli on Kensington Avenue, they’ve never experienced
What we know after looking at 10 years of L & I complaint data
Last week, city and state agencies closed at least a dozen businesses between the 2700 and 3200 blocks of Kensington
More than a dozen businesses close on Kensington Avenue after failed inspections
*Editor’s note: An earlier version of this article misstated that Ramon Crespo’s last name was Cruz. At 9
For many veterans, it’s easier to enlist in the military than it is to enroll in its benefits
When John Tomys was a teenager, he didn’t realize his decision to hot-wire a Mercedes would land him on