Opinion

Pennsylvania’s Home Care Industry Crisis Is Reaching a Breaking Point

The warning signs have been flashing for years, but Pennsylvania’s home care industry is now on the edge of collapse. Low wages are at the heart of the problem...

Celebrating Puerto Rican Culture Preservation in Kensington’s New Cultural Hub

In recent Kensington news, Los Bomberos de la Calle kicked off the new year in a big way, celebrating the grand opening of their new headquarters, the Bomba Plena...

Kensington Committee Questions Cost, Impact of Philly Diversion Programs

Philadelphia’s Special Committee on Kensington is pressing officials on the cost and impact of diversion programs keeping low-level offenders, including those with drug charges,...

Gov. Josh Shapiro Targets Private Equity in Pennsylvania Health Care

Gov of Pennsylvania, Josh Shapiro, is taking a hard stance against private equity’s growing presence in health care, calling for increased transparency and oversight.  He...

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...

El Chingon Expands to Fishtown, Bringing a Taste of Puebla

El Chingon, the East Passyunk Mexican BYOB that built a following for its Puebla-style cemitas and brunch, is opening a second location in Fishtown...

Mecha Noodle Bar Is Making Its Way to Fishtown in 2025

Mecha Noodle Bar is set to open its first Philadelphia location at the Urby development on 1700 N Front St.  The restaurant, known for its...

Sweetgreen Fishtown Opens with Food, Fun, and a Mission to Give Back

Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood is buzzing with excitement as one of the area’s most anticipated new restaurants, Sweetgreen, opens its doors at 1359 Frankford Avenue.  Known...
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