Councilmember Jamie Gauthier (3rd District) will distribute more than 600 pounds of fresh produce and groceries today, providing some relief to residents affected by the federal SNAP benefit freeze.
City Council advanced measures to regulate Center City loading zones, add bike-friendly changes on 47th Street, and expand speed camera enforcement citywide.
Consternation over bicycle lanes and parking dominated a City Council hearing that went on for nearly five hours Monday. Lawmakers advanced two bills permitting the Streets Department to implement …
Detectives released surveillance video Wednesday in an attempt to identify two young men involved in the shooting of a Wingstop employee earlier this week on City Avenue. The incident happened …
Gun violence left a man dead and five other people wounded in separate incidents over the weekend in Philadelphia. Someone shot a 37-year-old man multiple times at around 11 p.m. Saturday on the …
One person was killed and another was seriously injured in a pair of separate hit-and-run crashes over the weekend in Philadelphia. The deadly collision happened just before 11:30 p.m. Friday at …
A 67-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run crash while riding his bicycle Tuesday morning in West Fairmount Park, police said. The collision happened just before 10 a.m. in the area of …
Three men were killed and at least four other people were injured in gun violence this weekend across Philadelphia. Police did not release many details about some of the incidents, including …
Not so long ago, drug dealers roamed freely around 52nd and Arch streets in West Philadelphia, operating out of a large vacant lot, alleys and rundown homes. The near-24/7 trade fueled skyrocketing …
In Philadelphia, nearly 115,000 residents lack health insurance and many more struggle with the cost of care. This weekend, a national nonprofit is stepping in to help—bringing free dental, …
Since 2013, Theatre in the X has transformed public parks into stages to present powerful stories and professional-quality theatre to West Philadelphia and the African-American community. These …
A man was killed and four others were injured in shootings over the weekend across Philadelphia. Officers responded at around 5:45 a.m. to a report of a “person with a gun” on the 5900 block …
A teenager is facing a multitude of charges for his alleged role in last week’s shooting outside the Christy Recreation Center pool in West Philadelphia that left five people wounded, including …
Nothing’s sweeter than a chocolate chip cookie — except when it’s just $1 and helps a great cause. On Monday, Aug. 4, The Famous 4th Street Cookie Company celebrates National Chocolate Chip …
Late Wednesday night, police released surveillance video of the suspects believed to be involved in a quintuple shooting at a West Philadelphia public pool hours earlier. Two children, two …
Two children, two teens, and an adult city worker were shot Wednesday afternoon outside a public pool in West Philadelphia. Gunfire rang out just after 4 p.m. at Christy Rec Center, near the …
Remote Area Medical (RAM) – a nonprofit of pop-up clinics delivering free dental, vision, and medical care to those in need – will join the Philadelphia's Sheriff's Office in hosting a free, …
A 70-year-old man was fatally shot during an attempted carjacking Sunday evening in West Philadelphia, police said. Carmen Suero Jr., who lived in the Drexel Hill area of Delaware County, was …
The Katika Festival is back in Philadelphia for its second year, bringing a vibrant, family-friendly celebration to uCity Square. The free event, set to draw more than 600 attendees, highlights …
As the new school year approaches, members of the West Philly nonprofit ACHIEVEability are calling on community members to help support the city's students in need. Now through Friday, Aug. 8, folks …
