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Powelton Village community garden saved from development pressure
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Philadelphia

Powelton Village community garden saved from development pressure

The City Council recently voted to add the Summer Winter Community Garden in Powelton Village to the Neighborhood Gardens Trust in an effort to save it from development pressure. The volunteer-run garden, located at 33rd and Race (near Summer and Winter Streets), has been a fixture in the neighborhood for decades. Increased development has surrounded the garden, much of it tied to Drexel University. The City Council passed legislation authored b…Read Article
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. UPDATE (6/19/25): The Department of Licenses and Inspections has ordered work at the site to stop until the developer obtains a building permit. The developer has until July 10 to obtain the permit, according to an “Order to Correct” issued June 6. 6/9/25: Demolition work has begun to make way for a 13-story apartment building with ground floor retail space …Read Article
Saturday's fire at vacant apartment complex near 48th and Locust ruled arson (updated)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Philadelphia

Saturday's fire at vacant apartment complex near 48th and Locust ruled arson (updated)

UPDATE (6/11/25): The fire at the former Admiral Court Apartments has been ruled an arson and the case is currently under investigation, according to reports. The blaze was caused by an unknown incendiary device, according to the results of an earlier investigation by the Philadelphia Fire Marshal’s Office. No arrests have been made as of Wednesday afternoon. The structure was heavily damaged in the fire and is considered in an imminent danger o…Read Article

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…Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · PhiladelphiaRead Article

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.Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · PhiladelphiaSee the Story

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…Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · PhiladelphiaRead 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

71% Center coverage: 7 sources
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

89% Left coverage: 9 sources
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

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