West Philadelphia
West Philadelphia, or West Philly, spans from the Schuylkill River to Cobbs Creek.
Known for University City, it’s a diverse, historic area with deep cultural roots and major institutions like Penn and Drexel.
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A Century-Old Philadelphia Bridge Is Crumbling with No Restoration in Sight
One of Philadelphia’s most architecturally significant bridges is also one of its most neglected, writes Peter Dobrin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Designed by Paul Philippe Cret, the architect…
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40 Years Strong: How Ukee Washington Became Philadelphia’s Favorite Anchor
Ukee Washington has spent nearly four decades doing something few broadcasters ever manage: becoming a trusted and familiar presence in the daily life of a…
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How to Plan a Philadelphia Food Weekend, Starting With Where You Stay
Philadelphia has spent the last few years quietly turning into one of the country’s most exciting places to eat, writes Regan Stephens for Bon Appétit. The accolades have piled…
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The Mother Behind Mikal Bridges’ Rise from Great Valley to the NBA Finals
As Mikal Bridges chases an NBA championship with the New York Knicks, the Great Valley High School graduate is carrying a story rooted in perseverance and a mother’s belief…
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Beyond Fishtown: 5 Philadelphia Neighborhoods Becoming Major Food Destinations
For years, conversations about Philadelphia’s best dining neighborhoods have centered on places like Fishtown, East Passyunk and Center City. But the city’s food scene is…
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West Philly Native Sheila Bridges Debuts Affordable Philadelphia-Themed Collection for America’s 250th Birthday
Sheila Bridges has spent three decades making Harlem look good. Now she’s turning her eye and her nostalgia back to Philadelphia. The West Philadelphia–born, Harlem-based…
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Philadelphia Water Department Hosting Open House At Belmont Water Treatment Plant On Saturday, June 6
Philadelphia residents will have a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes of the city’s drinking water system when the Philadelphia Water Department hosts an…
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Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia Celebrates 25 Years of Local Impact
The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia marked its 25th anniversary with a celebration on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Hosted fittingly at Reading Terminal Market,…
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Dre’s Water Ice Eyes Major Expansion With New Facility As Philly Hosts World-Class Events
Dre’s Water Ice has grown from a humble West Philadelphia push cart into one of the city’s rising food brands, fueled by a mix of…
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Meet the West Philly Native and Founder of Atlanta-Based Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks
Derrick Hayes, the West Philadelphia native and founder of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks has been a serial entrepreneur even as a child, so his success on…
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The Best Third Places in Philadelphia, And Why No City Does Community Better
Think about the last time you felt genuinely connected to your city. Maybe it was a Saturday morning at a coffee shop when a stranger…
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Why Clark Park Has Been West Philadelphia’s Favorite Gathering Spot for Over 130 Years
On any given weekend, Clark Park is doing at least four things at once. Someone’s stringing a hammock between trees, a farmers market vendor is…
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Mapping Philadelphia Through Its Community Bars: Where Every Neighborhood Tells Its Own Story
In Philadelphia, the neighborhood bar is more than a place to grab a drink, it’s a kind of unofficial civic institution. It’s where regulars trade…
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Citadel Credit Union Celebrates First Philadelphia Branch with Community Block Party, Announces Second Location
Citadel Credit Union recently celebrated the opening of its first Philadelphia branch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by a community block party in Overbrook Park.…
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From Queen Village to Fishtown, These Spots Make Food & Wine’s Best Philadelphia Hoagies List
While Philadelphia is best known for cheesesteaks, hoagies — with their endless variations — are a close second in the city’s sandwich hierarchy, writes Robert…
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Philadelphia Poet Spins Verse for Passersby on Manual Typewriter in Parks Here and Nationwide
West Philadelphia man Marshall James Kavanaugh is a self-described “dream poet for hire,” writes Phaedra Trethan for USA Today. He likes to set up shop…
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Temporary Pop-Up Storefronts Coming to Market East Ahead of Summer Tourism Season
This summer, passersby at Market East will likely notice a greater sense of vibrancy in the area as six pop-up businesses will be filling vacant…
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Philadelphia’s Candy Lady Gets Shoutout from Quinta Brunson. Could Abbott Elementary Appearance Be Next?
Award-winning actress, producer, and West Philadelphia native Quinta Brunson recently appeared on Good Morning America and gave a shoutout to Philadelphia’s beloved Candy Lady. Now,…
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