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The very real sense I get on the campaign trail from people across Philly is that this upcoming election has unique energy.
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12/23/25
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For middle class Americans the “affordability crisis” means things their parents took for granted – buying a house, sending kids to college, a secure retirement – are slipping beyond reach.
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12/23/25
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Every morning, I unlock the doors of my health center at 21st and Lehigh knowing that people walk in because they need care — often urgently.
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12/23/25
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There was plenty of turnover in the local business community throughout the year, with some treasured shops and restaurants closing and newcomers being welcomed into the fold.
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by The Staff
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12/23/25
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Last week, the Local sent a list of questions to Democratic candidates running in 2026 for retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans’ seat ahead of the May 19, 2026 primary.
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by Tommy Tucker
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12/23/25
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Affordability means never having to choose between survival and dignity. I learned that early.
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12/23/25
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SEPTA gathered with elected officials and other stakeholders on Monday to cut the ribbon at its new Wissahickon Transit Center in Northwest Philadelphia.
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12/18/25
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The following is for crimes reported from Dec. 7 to Dec. 14.
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12/18/25
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In its final scheduled meeting of the year, Philadelphia City Council on Dec. 11 unanimously approved a bill that closes a loophole used by scammers to steal properties from unsuspecting owners.
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12/18/25
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The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission announced on Friday that it has awarded nearly $4 million in Cultural and Historical Support Grants to 177 museums and official county historical societies.
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12/18/25
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Chabad-Lubavitch of Northwest Philadelphia is holding an outdoor menorah lighting on Thursday at 6 p.m. at Canal View Park, 4430 Main St. in Manayunk.
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12/18/25
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The 12th and 59th Democratic wards, both Germantown-based, will host a community forum on Jan. 13, with four of the candidates running for retiring U.S. Congressman Dwight Evans’ seat.
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by Tommy Tucker
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12/18/25
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Community activists are planning for change now that Philadelphia City Council has unanimously passed two bills aimed at addressing nuisance businesses.
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by Tommy Tucker and Donna Shaw
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12/17/25
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Researchers have found unhealthy salt levels in the Wissahickon watershed ahead of the winter season, when municipalities and others use road salt as a safety precaution in icy conditions.
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by Abby Weiss
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12/17/25
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Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) announced on Monday that Sara Stevenson has been named executive director, effective Jan. 12.
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12/11/25
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Mt. Airy Coffee Company has started a GoFundMe after experiencing electrical issues in its building.
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by Tommy Tucker
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12/11/25
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“Confirming Predictions,” the life-sized, cast bronze statue sitting on a bench at the top of the Hill, has been damaged, with the newspapers being read by the seated man either ripped or …
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12/11/25
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The following is for crimes reported from Dec. 1 to Dec. 7.
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12/11/25
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Philadelphia residents can now get their annual flu shots and COVID vaccines for free, with no appointment needed, at city health centers in their neighborhoods.
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12/11/25
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