Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Life across the street from America’s largest incinerator: Chester residents speak out ahead of Philadelphia trash bill

Chester

April 22, 2026

Chester, PA and the people who call it home, now find themselves at the center of a national debate on how the United States should dispose of its increasing amounts of waste.

For local queer artists, Shop Queer Philly is building community outside of Pride Month

Kensington

April 20, 2026

Meet Shop Queer Philly: a recurring pop-up market showcasing local queer artists and small business owners outside of Pride Month.

As Trump targets queer communities of color, Ebony Ali is fighting back through performance art

April 20, 2026

As attacks against the QTBIPOC community ramp up, resistance sometimes looks like a six-foot-five Black drag queen protesting in the middle of City Hall.

Latino business owners gather at annual Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce event

April 10, 2026

The Great Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s annual gathering brought together over 75 companies, giving local company owners a platform to network, exchange information, and expand their presence in the community.

For queer Philly punk band Froggy, politics are personal

April 3, 2026

For Philadelphia Punk band Froggy, the Trump administrations attacks on queer youth are personal.

Amid threats to immigrants in Philadelphia, Mexican business owners find support through business association

March 27, 2026

As the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown continues, Philadelphia’s immigrant business owners are finding new ways to support one another as they navigate a time of political and economic uncertainty.

“This misses the mark by a mile:” School district meeting marked by protests

March 27, 2026

Protesters gathered outside of the School District Building before a meeting about the preposed Facilities Master Plan on Thursday, Feb. 26

These queer Philly musicians are responding to politics in 2026 with folk punk

March 19, 2026

Yell at God is a South Philadelphia-based Folk Punk duo comprised of Orah and RJ. This month the band released their latest album, DANCE, DANCE, REVOLT! In this video, they discuss the importance of creating queer art in the current political moment and how music builds community for resistance.

How Philadelphia’s oldest bar is preparing for this summer’s tourism boom

March 19, 2026

Chris Mullin Jr. speaks about this upcoming summer and if his bar will extend the curfew for the World Cup.

Ahead of Stop Trashing Our Air Act hearing, Chester health commissioner says incineration is “not benefiting anyone at all”

March 19, 2026

Chester is at the forefront of a nationwide debate about how cities can dispose of increasing amounts of waste with fewer options of how to get rid of it.

Guns and Control in Philly Area

March 5, 2026

In this special report, Philadelphia Neighborhoods talks to gun users in the Philadelphia region. Each are sharing about the insight they gain from the experience they have while operating these weapons.

Philadelphia renters push for stronger housing protections ahead of City Council hearing

March 4, 2026

Members of OnePA Renters United will testify in City Hall today in favor of the passage of the Safe and Healthy Homes, a legislative package introduced by Councilman Nicolas O’Rourke

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.

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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Life across the street from America’s largest incinerator: Chester residents speak out ahead of Philadelphia trash bill

For local queer artists, Shop Queer Philly is building community outside of Pride Month

As Trump targets queer communities of color, Ebony Ali is fighting back through performance art

Latino business owners gather at annual Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce event

For queer Philly punk band Froggy, politics are personal

Amid threats to immigrants in Philadelphia, Mexican business owners find support through business association

“This misses the mark by a mile:” School district meeting marked by protests

These queer Philly musicians are responding to politics in 2026 with folk punk

How Philadelphia’s oldest bar is preparing for this summer’s tourism boom

Ahead of Stop Trashing Our Air Act hearing, Chester health commissioner says incineration is “not benefiting anyone at all”

Guns and Control in Philly Area

Philadelphia renters push for stronger housing protections ahead of City Council hearing

These Philly High Schoolers Are Taking Journalism Into Their Own Hands

How Community Gardens are Fighting Erasure and Displacement in North Philadelphia

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Latino Communities

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

Taller Puertorriqueño’s Feria Del Barrio Celebration

Concilio’s Annual Hispanic Fiesta