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Firefighters Battle Flames, Heavy Smoke at 4-Story Apartment Building in West Philly
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Philadelphia

Firefighters Battle Flames, Heavy Smoke at 4-Story Apartment Building in West Philly

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A four-alarm fire at an abandoned four-story West Philadelphia apartment building put firefighters to the test as hot spots were doused, new ones leapt from the building.See the Story
Demolition work begins near 48th and Spruce to make way for 13-story apartment building (updated)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Philadelphia

Demolition work begins near 48th and Spruce to make way for 13-story apartment building (updated)

Architect renderings of the project (PZS Architects) on the 4700 block of Spruce Street. Demolition work has begun to make way for a 13-story apartment building with ground floor retail space on the 4700 block of Spruce Street, across from the Henry Lea School. The building will include 170 mostly studio and one-bedroom apartments and 28 underground parking spaces. Zoned CMX-3, which allows residential and commercial uses without zoning variance…Read Article
The Woodlands to close for four days for tree maintenance
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Philadelphia

The Woodlands to close for four days for tree maintenance

Beginning Monday, June 2, The Woodlands will be closed to visitors until 4 p.m. through June 5 due to tree maintenance. The closure is necessary to keep visitors and workers safe as high-risk trees are removed from high-traffic areas. Due to this critical work, the Woodlands gates will open at 4 p.m. daily and close at dusk from Monday, June 2 through Thursday, June 5. Storms and insects, such as the emerald ash borer, have taken their toll on m…Read Article

Annual report on the "state of University City": Growth continues, Eds and Meds vulnerable

Home prices, rents, commercial construction and salaries in the neighborhoods that comprise the University City District (UCD) continue to outpace the rest of the city, according to the annual “State of University City” report issued late last week amid increased concerns about federal policies that could slow down the growth of “Eds and Meds.” Median home prices in the neighborhoods (including Cedar Park, Spruce Hill, Powelton Village and Walnu…Cedar Park · Cedar ParkRead Article

'Under the Stars at Clark Park' film screenings kick off this Friday

Film still from Rashaad Newsome’s Assembly, the Closing Night feature film of Under the Stars 2025. Courtesy of The Film Collaborative. The 5th annual independent film festival, Under the Stars at Clark Park, is returning to 43rd and Chester this Friday, May 23. Every Friday through June 13, cinéSPEAK will present city premieres of independent films from around the world, live music from local artists, viral food pop-ups (including Manna Bakery …Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · PhiladelphiaRead Article

What to know about Pennsylvania’s primary elections Tuesday

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Voters are heading to the polls in Pennsylvania on Tuesday for a few hotly contested primaries that could indicate the direction some want for the Democratic Party following its losses in November. Pennsylvania Politics · PennsylvaniaSee the Story

UCD announces dates for popular summer events

The University City District (UCD) has recently announced the dates for its popular summer events, from the Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll to Movies in Clark Park. Each summer, UCD partners with local businesses, restaurants, arts and culture organizations and performers to bring these fun events to community members. So mark your calendar with these dates and stay tuned for more details. • The Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll will return on Thurs…Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · PhiladelphiaRead Article

MOVE's 40th anniversary; Chinatown openings; Penn State campus closures

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40 years later, MOVE bombing still resonates Over the past several weeks, WHYY News has pored over more than 90 hours of recordings from its coverage of the inquiry that followed the infamous bombing. The Philadelphia Special Investigation Commission, more commonly known as the MOVE Commission, officially held its hearings at WHYY.Here’s a look back at what the MOVE Commission uncovered about the days and weeks that led up to that fateful day — …Google · PhiladelphiaSee the Story

Denise King kicks off Pop-ups at the Portal May 8 at 40th & Baltimore

Pop-Ups at the Portal returns to Trolley Portal Gardens at 40th and Baltimore on Thursday, May 8. University City District (UCD) is teaming up with local performer and curator Gretchen Elise to present five weeks of free, interactive, all-ages entertainment. Pop-ups will run every Thursday from May 8 through June 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and are fair-weather only. “Our goal with Trolley Portal Gardens is to bring programming for the neighbors, …Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · PhiladelphiaRead Article

West Philly Bizarre vendor market pop-up opens near 40th and Chestnut

West Philly Bizarre, a non-profit vendor market organizer known for its Clark Park People’s Market, has opened a pop-up shop in an empty storefront 0n the 40th Street commercial corridor. The store, located at 22 S. 40th Street (between Market and Chestnut Streets), had its soft opening today and will be open Thursdays-Saturdays 12-8 p.m. and Sundays 12-6 p.m. during the month of May. The programming will include a regularly changing roster of W…Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · PhiladelphiaRead Article

Schmear Bagel Parlor opens near 44th and Spruce

Schmear Bagel Parlor is now open at 44th and Spruce. (Schmear Instagram photo) The wait is over. Spruce Hill-based bagel lovers can finally get their daily fix of fresh bagels and schmears at a newly opened Schmear Bagel Parlor at 265 S. 44th Street. The shop owners, Penn alumni Dave Fine and Brett Weinheimer, announced their plans to take over the space, formerly occupied by Lil Pop Shop, last spring. They also announced a cooperation with Lil …Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · PhiladelphiaRead Article

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