Philly Named Among Top 10 Most Stressed Out Cities This Holiday
No surprise here. Philly ranks among the most stressed U.S. cities during the holidays. That means South Jersey, too, by extension.
Catholic community rallies for immigrants at Philadelphia ICE office
About 100 people gathered outside the Philadelphia Field Office of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Nov. 13 for a public witness event in support of immigrant and migrant communities. The event was part of the nationwide “One Church, One Family” campaign, which calls Catholics to “reject the culture of fear...
SEPTA won’t pre-cancel Regional Rail trains for Wednesday
Finally, some relief for SEPTA Regional Rail riders — the transit agency said it won’t pre-cancel trains for Wednesday, after more than a week of cancellations.
16-year-old boy shot in West Philly
An investigation in West Philadelphia is underway after police say a 16-year-old boy was injured in a shooting.
Who Thought It Was a Good Idea to Install Unmarked Speed Bumps Near Pennypack...
A recent issue has been raised by residents of Pennypack on Verree concerning unmarked speed bumps. The residents understand the necessity of speed bumps in controlling traffic speed, but they are concerned about the lack of visibility, especially during the night. The unmarked speed bumps are not as raised as the...
SEPTA to Close Sales Office at 10 Additional Stations by Year’s End
SEPTA, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, has announced plans to close sales offices at ten more stations by the end of the year. This decision follows a trend, as the transportation authority closed 14 offices two years ago and an additional ten last year. The move is largely due to the...
Temple police launch reading program to inspire students in North Philadelphia
Temple University police are trading in their badges for books as they launch “Cops in the Classroom,” a weekly community program designed to spark a love of reading among elementary students in North Philadelphia. According to the Temple University Police Department, each week officers will rotate visiting two...
Man charged with murder for October shooting near Chickie’s & Pete’s
Abou Keita is charged with murder and attempted murder for a double shooting near Chickie's & Pete's in Philadelphia in October.
Philadelphia development would bring hundreds of affordable units to industrial site
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. A New Jersey–based developer wants to build 232 units of affordable housing near Temple University’s...
Family seeks answers in South Philly killing | Crime Fighters
As what would have been Shadeed Hall's 35th birthday approaches on November 21, his family is still searching for answers in his killing.
