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Kensington Residents Debate Quetcy Lozada’s Mobile Services Ban

On Wednesday night, Kensington residents gathered for a community meeting to discuss Councilmember Quetcy Lozada’s bill, which would ban mobile service providers from operating in residential areas and certain...

Philadelphia’s Most Expensive Neighborhoods in 2024

Philadelphia's real estate market in 2024 continued its upward trend, with housing prices reaching a two-year high despite persistent high interest rates.  According to Bright MLS data, the median home...

Six story residential/commercial project on York Street a no-go for Fishtown residents

By a margin of 27-70, Fishtown residents voted against a planned development at 2504-08 E. York St., which includes a six-story apartment building complete...

Dividing lines

Tensions were high last Monday night when talks commenced about a potential high-rise parking garage in Bridesburg. The Bridesburg Community Action Alliance hosted a meeting...

Henon ousted as majority leader

By Jack Tomczuk Sixth District Councilman Bobby Henon was ousted as majority leader in favor of Councilwoman Cherelle Parker during Monday’s inauguration at the Met...

Palmer Doggie Depot volunteers work to raise funds and recycle Christmas trees

The comforting feeling of a fresh start to a new year - or in this case a new decade - that January brings is...

Not Just a PAL, a Hero

From now on, every day is a Saturday for Ernie Rehr. “That’s what he says whenever people ask him how his retirement is going,” said...

A special display for Coach Jay

When Jason “Bubba” DiMartino, 46, passed away in February 2018 from cholangiocarcinoma, he left behind a wife, two sons, extended family and numerous friends. The...
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