Accountability
The multiphase plan for opening Riverview will begin by offering 336 beds for people leaving short-term inpatient treatment programs.
By Marcus Biddle
Immigration
Access to green spaces have been shown to improve mental health and decrease neighborhood violence.
By Angie Bacha, Green Philly
Accountability
As of Dec. 19, Joey Gabor's family said the city has shared little information about his death.
By Emily Rizzo & Jillian Bauer-Reese
Arts & Culture
This year’s gift guide features a mix of new and returning businesses, plus local toy drives and organizations you can support this season.
By Khysir Carter & Maddy Nieves
Accountability
Educators hope money from a legal settlement will provide students and families more support and opportunities.
By Emily Rizzo
Accountability
The legislation will proceed to a full City Council reading and, if passed, will require Mayor Cherelle Parker’s approval.
By Emily Rizzo
Public Space
From Fairhill to Harrowgate to Hunting Park to Juniata to Kensington, poll workers reported increased turnout during Tuesday's election.
By Emily Rizzo, Jennielee Hilario Rivera & Amiyah Young
Accountability
The trust ruled in favor of funding for Kensington schools, parks, and housing, but against home repairs and small business support.
By Emily Rizzo
Accountability
If the legislation is enacted, those who violate the policy could receive up to a $500 fine.
By Emily Rizzo
Accountability
Philly police ordered overdose vigil volunteers to move their tables from their setup near McPherson Square Library down to the street.
By Sammy Caiola
Public Space
Impact Services hosted an “End-of-Soccer Celebration and Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway” at Hissey Playground on Indiana Avenue and C Street.
By Solmaira Valerio
Arts & Culture
We’ve pulled together a list of events and places where you can get free school supplies for your kids to prepare for the school year.
By Khysir Carter
Public Space
Community members gathered for a special event celebrating the arrival of Roberto Lugo’s first sculpture installation.
By Solmaira Valerio
Accountability
The state trust that oversees the disbursement of opioid settlement dollars says Philadelphia improperly used $7.5 million on eviction prevention, home repair, and improvements to schools and parks.
By Sammy Caiola & Emily Rizzo
Clean Streets
Ridgway, who founded Harrowgate Civic Association about 10 years ago, now serves as the group’s vice president.
By Emily Rizzo
Arts & Culture
This year, Kensington Voice partnered with the New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) to highlight some new and familiar businesses to share with you for the holidays.
By Khysir Carter & Lee Nentwig
Community Life
A lo largo del día, los votantes de Kensington enfatizaron las cuestiones de calidad de vida como la fuerza impulsora detrás de sus votos.
By Siani Colón
Small Business
Throughout the day, Kensington voters emphasized quality-of-life issues as the driving force behind their votes.
By Siani Colón
Public Space
En una calurosa tarde de miércoles de mediados de agosto, un criador de conejos del oeste de Filadelfia, un ilustrador
By Siani Colón
Arts & Culture
The Open Kitchen Sculpture Garden’s founder Pedro Ospina hopes the nature space can foster community connections.
By Siani Colón
Clean Streets
Twenty years ago, Julius Rivera and his neighbors were organizing to improve the conditions on their block in East Kensington.
By Siani Colón
Schools & Education
Bryan Belknap, who for eight years has led the Literacy Enrichment After-School Program (LEAP), is leaving his position. His role was funded by a five-year contract with Impact Services, which is coming to an end.
By Khysir Carter
El 31 de agosto, la biblioteca McPherson Square perderá una fuerza impulsora detrás de su programación y defensa de la
By Khysir Carter