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Habitat for Humanity Turns Blighted Germantown Rentals Into 16 Affordable Homes

A stretch of East Collom Street in Germantown that sat empty for two decades, drawing squatters, illegal dumping and a steady stream of neighbor complaints, is being rebuilt into 16 affordable homeownership units. The $3 million project, called Lena Commons, marks the first phase of a much larger push to deal with blighted and neglected properties scattered across the neighborhood.

The Philadelphia Citizen

Philly’s Black History, Revived

There wouldn’t be a Belmont Mansion in 2026 if there hadn’t been an Audrey Johnson-Thornton in 1985. More than 40 years ago, Johnson-Thornton looked at the abandoned property in West Fairmount Park and saw not a dilapidated structure on the road to demolition, but a piece of history in need of preservation. One year later, she and TV producer Gloria Penn Easton co-founded the American Women’s Heritage Society (AWHS), an assemblage of Black women, and, with the City of Philadelphia’s blessing, took charge of Belmont’s care.

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South Jersey Media

‘Branch Out’ with township’s tree planting initiative

Sign-ups are still open for Nov. 14th and the 15th for the township’s Branching Out Tree Initiative, aimed to help plant trees and grow a greener future for the community. “Branching Out is a unique initiative that will improve our environment, enhance existing green spaces and give residents the opportunity to plant roots for the […]

Cherry Hill, NJ · 1d

hoodline.com

Marines Mark 251st Birthday on a Philly Parking Lot Where a Tavern Will Rise Again

Marines gathered Tuesday on a parking lot on South 2nd Street between Market and Chestnut in Philadelphia to celebrate the Marine Corps' 251st birthday, standing on the future site of a planned reconstruction of Tun Tavern, the watering hole widely considered the birthplace of the Corps. The gathering marked the third annual block party commemorating the occasion at the site, drawing Marines past and present to a stretch of pavement that organizers hope will one day host a working tribute to their service's origins, according to 6abc Philadelphia.

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Fairhill Breaks Ground On 40 Affordable Homes Named For Beloved Community Leader

513-533 W. Cumberland St. — Approximate Site of Nayda Cintron Apartments. Officials broke ground Tuesday on the Nayda Cintron Apartments, a 40-home affordable housing development rising on a cluster of vacant lots in Fairhill, North Philadelphia. The project will bring three buildings to 513-533 W. Cumberland St., with a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom homes designed to serve lower-income families in a neighborhood where housing costs have climbed sharply over the past decade.

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Former Atlantic City, NJ, Council President Released From Federal Prison

On July 23, 2025, Craig Callaway was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison by Chief U.S. District Judge Renée Marie Bumb in Camden, New Jersey.

Atlantic City, NJ · 4d

hoodline.com

Sunrise Activists Block I-76 Ramp Before 76ers Opener, Demand $415M for Philly

About 10 Sunrise Philadelphia activists shut down the Broad Street exit ramp from I-76 during rush hour on Oct. 22, timing the blockade just before tip-off of LeBron James’ first game with the 76ers. Traffic backed up onto the interstate for roughly 20 minutes, and police did not respond to the scene for more than 20 minutes after the demonstration began. No one was seriously injured and no arrests were made.

fox29.com

Philadelphia’s kratom ban, hemp restrictions take effect Thursday: Here’s what we know

PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia ordinance restricting the sale of intoxicating hemp and kratom products takes effect Thursday, Nov. 12, with violations carrying fines of up to $2,000 a day. MIAMI, FL - MAY 10: In this photo illustration, capsules of the drug Kratom are seen on May 10, 2016 in...

NBC Philadelphia

Philadelphia sends its trash to be burned. Neighbors say they've had enough

Philadelphia sends hundreds of thousands of tons of trash to Chester each year to be burned. Now, as city councilmembers weigh new waste contracts, residents in the small Delaware County city and its leaders are urging Philly to stop sending its trash there and calling for the incinerator to close.

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Expect Traffic Delays: Several Major Events Will Impact Philadelphia Roads This Week

If you're planning to drive through Philadelphia this week, especially in and around Center City, it's a good idea to leave a little extra time for your commute. Several large events are expected to bring road closures, parking restrictions, and SEPTA detours throughout the week, according to city officials. From...

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Philly’s progressive left is plotting a City Council takeover in 2027

On a weeknight in a church basement in North Philadelphia, the talk is not about sermons. It is about who will hold the gavel, the zoning pen, and the power to slow a rent increase. Activists who spent recent cycles winning scattered seats are now speaking in the language of majorities. The phrase Philly progressive Council has begun to circulate among organizers who believe 2027 is the year a loose left coalition can become the dominant bloc on the city’s legislative body. The ambition is early, public, and still untested by a ballot. What is clear is the calendar. Municipal primaries in this city are decided long before posters go up, and the people plotting a takeover know it.

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

philadelphia.today

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My Independence at Home: Veteran-Owned Philadelphia Home Care Company for Seniors and Adults With Disabilities

As the region marks Veterans Day, one Philadelphia business shows what an Army veteran can build after service. My Independence at Home, a home care company headquartered in Philadelphia’s Wynnefield Heights neighborhood, was founded in 2013 by U.S. Army veteran Lisa Robinson and co-founder Ronda Winfield. Since then, it...

Philadelphia, PA · 11h

PA Times

Outpatient addiction treatment center opens on Broad Street

A new outpatient drug and alcohol treatment center has opened in South Philadelphia, offering recovery programs designed to address not only addiction but the everyday challenges that can make getting help difficult. Philadelphia Recovery Solutions is located at 2300 S. Broad St., Suites 202 and 203, in the Rota Building. The center offers intensive outpatient […]

Philadelphia, PA · 7h

WHYY

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Mayor Parker pledged to help save 925 affordable rentals across Philly. Councilmember Gauthier wants a funding commitment

Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. Philadelphia City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier will introduce legislation Thursday calling for a public hearing to...

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REWIND: Touring the SS United States before it left Philadelphia

As it sat in South Philly, we've seen the exterior of the SS United States for years. Ever wonder about its history and what it looks like on the inside?

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Local park named to honor neighborhood man who helps people, fights causes

Tyrone “Cakes” Sims didn’t see that naming a local park in his Cobbs Creek neighborhood in West Philadelphia was in his future. His life journey took him from gang membership to assisting schoolteachers as a non-teaching assistant (NTA) to establishing community programs to working for state elected officials.