Philadelphia Neighborhoods

EXCLUSIVE: Black Lion Party Chairman Loses License to Carry Firearms

North Philadelphia

February 26, 2026

Paul Birdsong, chairman of The Black Lion Party for International Solidarity, was served a notice on Feb 13, 2026, that his license to carry a firearm had been revoked by the Philadelphia Police Department.

At Overbrook Elementary, The Fight against School Closure is Intergenerational

Southwest Philadelphia

February 25, 2026

As a potential closure looms, the mother and daughter speak up to keep their shared educational home.

At Overbrook Elementary, The Fight against School Closure is Intergenerational

February 25, 2026

As a potential closure looms, the mother and daughter speak up to keep their shared educational home.

“All of These Kids Are My Kids”: Overbrook Community Members Speak Out Ahead of School District Meeting

February 25, 2026

Rhemar Pouncey uses her voice to fight for her grandson’s school and the Community Meeting to Save Overbrook Elementary School.

These Philly High Schoolers Are Taking Journalism Into Their Own Hands

January 23, 2026

At Carver High School in North Philadelphia students are telling their own stories and combatting stereotypes through journalism.

How Community Gardens are Fighting Erasure and Displacement in North Philadelphia

January 16, 2026

In Fairhill, rents have risen over the past decade even as thousands of parcels of land sit vacant. This piece follows residents who steward these lots to resist development and examines the policies that quietly reshape daily life—and the people pushing back.

Healing from Gun Violence: A Conversation With Mary Felder

January 15, 2026

While Philadelphia experiences a historic decline in homicide and murder rates, the trauma of gun violence continues to mark the everyday lives of residents in the city.

With Changes to SNAP Looming, South Philly Mosque Pledges to Continue Food Distribution for All

January 3, 2026

Many Philadelphia Residents lost temporary access to SNAP benefits last year amid the government shutdown. More changes may lie ahead for them in 2026

The Light We Hold: Inside a Philly Community Gathering of Art and Grief

December 27, 2025

The Philly based art collective The Thread creates public spaces for collective grief, using art and community practices to support people navigating loss.

“Bubhub” in The 215

December 19, 2025

Julius Rodriguez, a Philadelphia native, organized his first showcase of his amateur boxers at Presha Gardens in the Huntington Park area. Julius Rodriguez was born and has spent a majority of his time in Philadelphia.

A man plays a piano with others listening in the background. He is smiling.

More Than a Milestone: How Families CCAN’s First In-Person Event Strengthened a Decade of Online Support

December 19, 2025

Written and Photographed by Ellie Blanck, Lise Peet, Sarah Retallick, and Rachel Williams Watch an accessible version of this article on our Vimeo site. View images from this article on our Instagram page. After twelve

Staying Afloat Amid Federal Funding Cuts: A Conversation with Alliance for Watershed Education Managing Director Jamē McCray

November 19, 2025

As the Trump administration dismantles federal agencies dedicated to monitoring and mitigating the effects of climate change, local environmental organizations are feeling the effects.

North Roots Farm Unveils Mural Honoring Community Leaders

November 19, 2025

In North Philadelphia, a new mural has brought color and meaning to a well-loved corner of the neighborhood. Local artist and Temple graduate Brandy Fortune painted the mural at 2500 N. Bouvier Street to honor

New Exhibit on Benjamin Franklin Parkway Honors Philadelphia’s History of Protest

November 16, 2025

Nicolo Gentile’s new public work Bar None is an ode to protests that have taken place on Benjamin Franklin Parkway throughout history. The public art installation features a series of archival images of some of

Keeping Puerto Rican Culture Alive Through Art: A Conversation with Marilyn Rodriguez

Fairhill

November 7, 2025

Philadelphia Neighborhoods sat down with Marilyn Rodriguez, the Education Director at Taller Puertorriqueño. Taller is an arts and culture organization in the heart North Philadelphia, a neighborhood that is home to approximately 67,000 Hispanic residents.

Taller Puertorriqueño’s Feria Del Barrio Celebration

Latino Communities

September 14, 2025

The neighborhood’s annual festival returns to celebrate culture and an artist that broke barriers

Latino Communities

Concilio’s Annual Hispanic Fiesta

August 25, 2025

Day 10 of The Philadelphia series of Wawa’s “Welcome to America” events took place at LOVE park in collaboration with Philadelphia’s Concilio Concilio carried out their annual Hispanic Fiesta in collaboration with Wawa’s series of

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EXCLUSIVE: Black Lion Party Chairman Loses License to Carry Firearms

At Overbrook Elementary, The Fight against School Closure is Intergenerational

At Overbrook Elementary, The Fight against School Closure is Intergenerational

“All of These Kids Are My Kids”: Overbrook Community Members Speak Out Ahead of School District Meeting

These Philly High Schoolers Are Taking Journalism Into Their Own Hands

How Community Gardens are Fighting Erasure and Displacement in North Philadelphia

Healing from Gun Violence: A Conversation With Mary Felder

With Changes to SNAP Looming, South Philly Mosque Pledges to Continue Food Distribution for All

The Light We Hold: Inside a Philly Community Gathering of Art and Grief

“Bubhub” in The 215

Staying Afloat Amid Federal Funding Cuts: A Conversation with Alliance for Watershed Education Managing Director Jamē McCray

North Roots Farm Unveils Mural Honoring Community Leaders

New Exhibit on Benjamin Franklin Parkway Honors Philadelphia’s History of Protest

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Keeping Puerto Rican Culture Alive Through Art: A Conversation with Marilyn Rodriguez

Taller Puertorriqueño’s Feria Del Barrio Celebration

Concilio’s Annual Hispanic Fiesta