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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West Philadelphia Champion Rower Pioneers Black-Owned Rowing Club in the US
West Philadelphia champion rower Brannon Johnson runs the only Black-owned and operated rowing club in the United States, report Maureen Wellner and Lyndsey Teague for…
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Philadelphia Historical Commission Adds Five African-American-related Landmarks to Local Register
In August, the Philadelphia Historical Commission approved six new landmarks for the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places, and five of them showcase diverse aspects of…
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Abbott Elementary’s Namesake Receives Honor from Alma Mater, Overbrook High School
Over its three-season run on ABC, “Abbott Elementary” has been one of the most popular sitcoms on the network, writes Stephen Williams for The Philadelphia…
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University of Pennsylvania Ranks High for Producing Successful Entrepreneurs Globally
The University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business’ MBA program and its undergraduate entrepreneurs are responsible for it being among the best entrepreneur-producing institutions worldwide,…
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Community Grocer, Founded By Penn Alumni, Coming to West Philadelphia
The Community Grocer, a nonprofit food justice organization founded by two University of Pennsylvania graduates, Alexandre Imbot and Eli Moraru, will break ground in Cobbs…
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Philadelphia-based Celebrity Barber Provides Local Kids With Free Back-to-School Haircuts
Philadelphia celebrity barber Kenny Duncan has paired with other hair stylists through Barbers Who Care to provide free back-to-school haircuts to local boys and young…
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David Hardy Ushers in New Era as Girard College’s Interim President
To create stability after going through several leaders in the last few years, Girard College has tapped industry veteran David Hardy for the position of…
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Growing Philadelphia Granola Brand Looking to Catapult to Next Level
Philadelphia-based OT Foods, a granola brand that grew 55 percent last year, is hoping to take things to the next level with a possible major…
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Saga of Tiffany Windows Found in Philly Church Continues with Bank Claiming Profits of Sale for Itself
The saga of two Tiffany windows found at a historic church at 50th and Baltimore in West Philadelphia continues with another stakeholder entering the picture,…
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West Philadelphia Icon and Former 76ers Champion, Wali Jones, Receives Long-Awaited Mural Tribute
In Philadelphia’s Mantua neighborhood in West Philadelphia, a mural now graces the neighborhood, a tribute to Wali Jones, an NBA player with the Philadelphia 76ers.…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Bryan Fenstermaker, President and CEO, City Ave District
President and CEO of City Ave District, Bryan Fenstermaker crisscrossed the country several times before landing in the Philadelphia area. He grew up in Houston…
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Philadelphia’s ‘Museum Doctor’ Is Remembered for Passion for Historic Buildings
Peter Saylor, a Philadelphia architect and civic leader, recently passed away at the age of 81. He is remembered for his passion for renovating historic…
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Salvaged Tiffany Windows from Philadelphia Church Garnered Lots of Publicity, But Reduced Sale Price
When Paul Brown found out that the two windows he salvaged from the historic St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in West Philadelphia for $6,000 were Tiffany…
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Update: Two Stained Glass Tiffany Windows from West Philadelphia Church Fetch $100K Each at Auction
Two stained glass rose windows from a historic West Philadelphia church that turned out to be Tiffany sold for $100,000 each at Freeman’s auction on…
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