Southwest Philadelphia
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Long-Awaited Schuylkill River Swing Bridge on Track for Winter Opening
The construction of the long-awaited Schuylkill River swing bridge is nearing completion, with the opening expected to take place sometime this winter, writes Molly McVety…
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Southwest Philadelphia Man’s Campaign for Dick Allen Ends in Cooperstown
For nearly a decade, Southwest Philadelphia native Mark “Frog” Carfagno made it his mission to see baseball legend Dick Allen enshrined in Cooperstown, writes Mike…
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Woodland Avenue’s Longest-Standing Business Closing After Five Decades As Beloved Owner Retires
Smiles Linens in Southwest Philadelphia is closing its doors for good after five decades as owner Bruce Zeiger, known as the “Salvador Dalí” of Woodland…
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Schuylkill River Trail to Receive Two Major Extensions Thanks to Federal Funding
Nearly $14 million in federal funds will help build two key Schuylkill River Trail extensions, connecting to Manayunk and Passyunk Avenue, writes Frank Kummer for…
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Mayor Parker Tours Southwest Philadelphia’s Massive New Amazon Facility, Promotes It As ‘Anchor’
Mayor Cherelle Parker was recently joined by Amazon executives and representatives from ACANA, to tour the new Amazon facility in Southwest Philadelphia, writes Sherry Stone…
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Philadelphia Native King Saladeen Reflects On Unique Journey to Artistic Success
Growing up between West and Southwest Philadelphia, art has always been not only a passion for King Saladeen, but a part of his DNA. His…
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New Resource Center Opens in Kingsessing to Support Those Impacted By Gun Violence, Trauma
Kingsessing Heals Community Resilience Center, a new resource center has opened in the Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood that bears the center’s name. The new center celebrated…
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Local Developer Proposes New 160-Unit Apartment Complex in Southwest Philadelphia
West Philadelphia developer Haverford Square Properties has presented a proposal for a new 160-unit apartment complex in Southwest Philadelphia, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia…
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U.S. Department of Transportation Awards Philadelphia with Nearly $37M for Two Local Projects
Philadelphia has been selected to receive nearly $37 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation for two local projects, reports Metro Philadelphia.…
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New $13.7M Federal Grant Will Link Schuylkill River Trail from Manayunk to Passyunk Avenue
A $13.7 million federal grant will complete two extensions of the Schuylkill River Trail, from Manayunk to Passyunk Avenue, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. The…
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Penn Medicine Program Combats Philly’s Health Disparities By Planting Trees
In 2022, Penn Medicine established a new program to leverage the healing power of nature in promoting health and safety in eight West and Southwest…
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The Washington Post: African Immigrants Thrive in Southwest Philadelphia’s Vibrant ‘Africatown’
As African immigration rises, many newcomers are establishing their homes in Pennsylvania, particularly those in the growing community in Philadelphia’s neighborhood that is already unofficially…
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Washington Post: Where in Philadelphia Are Presidential Campaign Online Donations Coming From?
A new Washington Post analysis of online contributions to the two presidential campaigns has found that more people donated to Kamala Harris than Donald Trump,…
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Philadelphians Represented in Philly Mag’s ‘150 Most Influential People in Philly’ List
Philadelphia Magazine has released its 2024 list of “The 150 Most Influential People in Philly” list and several native Philadelphians are represented. First up is…
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Small Southwest Philly Studio Revolutionizes Tufting, Set to Introduce New ‘Game Changer’ Tool
Tuft the World, a small studio in Southwest Philadelphia, is transforming a century-old rug-making process, sparking a global revival in recent years, writes Rosa Cartagena…
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As the First Black Woman to Serve As Pennsylvania House Speaker, Joanna McClinton Wants to See More Progress
Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton, the first Black woman to hold that position, is fighting for more progress in 2024, writes Sean Kitchen for The…
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New Ice Cream Shop Brings Delicious Treats, Fantastic Flavors to Southwest Philadelphia Community
Husband and wife duo Tyson Devore and Nikki Moore recently opened a new ice cream shop, Chubby’s Fantastic Flavors, in Southwest Philadelphia, writes Reuben Harley…
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First Baptist Church of Philadelphia is One of the Nation’s Oldest Churches
First Baptist Church of Philadelphia, founded in 1698, has a very long history in the city and is one of the oldest churches in the…
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