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Up to 16 Inches of Snow Hits Philadelphia, Snow Emergency Declared

A winter storm dropped more than a foot of snow across Philadelphia, triggering a Snow Emergency and activating a citywide response. The National Weather Service reported 14.0 inches of snow...

Blizzard of ’26 Drops 14 Inches at Philadelphia International Airport

The Philadelphia region was hit Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, by a winter storm that rapidly intensified into a bomb cyclone, producing heavy snow, strong winds and widespread impacts across...

Fishtown waits on ZBA about Thompson St. housing

The city’s ZBA is deciding whether to grant variances for a proposed housing development at this lot at Thompson and Lee streets. Neighbors have...

Will new ‘NY-Style’ lofts connect Fishtown and Northern Liberties?

An artist’s rendering of the 178. W. Huntingdon St. apartment complex. COURTESY OF SHOVEL READY, LLCThe project manager of an in-construction apartment complex — once advertised as...

New life for 100-year-old Fishtown police station

The former 26th District Police District building, at Dauphin Street and Trenton Avenue. Some tenants have recently moved into the new apartments. SAM NEWHOUSE...

The eyesore next door

The blighted property on the 3400 Block of Edgemont St., PHOTO COURTESY OF JANINE BOSANCICThe River Wards, like many parts of Philadelphia, are unfortunately plagued...

In deed fraud arrests, one victim has near-NoLibs properties

Following four arrests in a three-year-long investigation into deed fraud, one victim, a Philly man with properties just outside Northern Liberties, shares his story.It was...

Small business? This weekend is a golden opportunity

The poster Michael Blichasz made available for stores to advertise their participation in National Small Business Weekend. Stores can also make their own promotional...
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