Southwest Philadelphia
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Popular Ice Cream in Philadelphia, One Neighborhood at a Time
Philadelphia takes its ice cream seriously. Not in a pretentious way. In the way that matters most: the city has its own style, its own…
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Philadelphia Memorial Day Weekend 2026: The Ultimate Guide to Events in the City
Memorial Day Weekend in Philadelphia is less of a holiday and more of a citywide ritual. It is the unofficial start of summer, the weekend…
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How to Sign Up for Philadelphia Water Department’s Quarterly Construction Newsletter
Every quarter, Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) shares updates on upcoming or ongoing water, sewer, and green infrastructure projects in Philadelphia City Council. Here’s How It…
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For First Time in Generations, Philadelphia’s Economy Ranks Among Nation’s Strongest
With the highest job growth of the 25 largest metropolitan areas last year, Philadelphia’s economy ranks among the strongest in the nation for the first…
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Eastwick Residents May Soon Get Help With Flooding Relief Through Nature Based Solutions
For years, the Eastwick neighborhood in Southwest Philadelphia has been repeatedly battered by flooding, and now a new proposal aims to reduce this, writes Sophia…
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Southwest Philly Native, Hip-Hop Humanitarian Mont Brown Prioritizes Promoting Peace and Prosperity
Southwest Philadelphia native Mont Brown grew up under the musical influence of Bad Boy Records, Jay-Z, and Mase, as well as the fashion styles of…
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Philadelphia Boasts One of the Nation’s Strongest Economies
Philadelphia’s economy is currently ranked as one of the nation’s strongest for the first time in generations, writes Mark Zandi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The city boasted…
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Southwest Philadelphia-Raised Poet and Writer Raina J. León Named New Philadelphia Poet Laureate
Raina J. León, a Black, Afro Boricuan poet and writer raised in Southwest Philadelphia, has been named the city’s new poet laureate, writes Michelle Myers…
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Philadelphia and Philadelphia250 Unveil New ‘Bells Across PA’ Initiative, Highlighting City’s Many Neighborhoods
The City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia250 have unveiled 22 new fiberglass replicas of the Liberty Bell, which will soon be installed on display throughout the…
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How a Network of Trails Became One of the Region’s Biggest Success Stories
The year 2025 was marked by moments that dominated headlines and conversations nationwide — from TikTok nearly being banned and the viral Coldplay concert clip,…
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Southwest Philadelphia Slated for Three Nonprofit-Run Trash Disposal Sites
Southwest Philadelphia has long faced the problem of residents and others dumping old furniture, tires, construction debris, and other waste across the neighborhood, writes Sophia…
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Defying Dire Prognoses, Philadelphia Artist Credits Art and Nature for His Survival
Philadelphia artist Terrence Gore believes the healing powers of art and nature have kept him alive, defying a doctor’s prognosis from 20 years ago that…
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Meet the Newest Candidate for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District Race
The race for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District seat continues to heat up as an 11th candidate has joined, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at…
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These Philadelphia Natives Are Among the 150 Most Influential People in the Region
Philadelphia is the hometown of many of the most influential people in the region, according to the latest list compiled by Philadelphia Magazine. Atop the…
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YEAH Philly Launches New Comic Book That Teaches Philly Youth About Law Enforcement
YEAH Philly, an organization to inform and support Black youth in West and Southwest Philadelphia who have been charged with a violent crime, has launched…
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Southwest Philadelphia Man’s Nonprofit Aims to Help Improve Youth Mental Health
Southwest Philadelphia native Ihsan Hines and the organization he founded years ago helps put mental health at the forefront for himself and his neighbors, writes…
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Delaware County’s Flood Prone Areas Lose Federal Grants to Fix the Problem
Delaware County residents are feeling ‘abandoned’ after the Trump Administration cut grants for work meant to mitigate flooding for Darby Creek and Cobbs Creek, writes…
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Philadelphia Leadership: David Fair, Executive Director, Turning Points for Children
David Fair, Executive Director at Turning Points for Children, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up attending Catholic school in Southwest Philadelphia, coming out as…
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