West Philadelphia
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Dre’s Water Ice Eyes Major Expansion With New Facility As Philly Hosts World-Class Events
Dre’s Water Ice has grown from a humble West Philadelphia push cart into one of the city’s rising food brands, fueled by a mix of neighborhood roots, bold flavors, and expanding visibility at major events, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Founded by Andre and Nicole Andrews in 2013, Dre’s built its reputation…
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World Cafe Live Undergoes Name Change Amid Bankruptcy Filing Proceedings
World Cafe Live has filed for bankruptcy after a year’s worth of turmoil, and has also changed its name amid the proceedings, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After filing for bankruptcy on March 10, the venue has also announced its new name as World Stage. In May 2025, the venue welcomed a new…
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Philadelphia Housing Authority Begins First Phase of Westpark Transformation, Adding 1,000 Units By 2030
The Philadelphia Housing Authority recently broke ground on the first phase of its Westpark Apartments redevelopment, which will include 327 affordable units and is expected to cost $205 million, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. A total of 1,000 mixed-income units are planned for the vacant public housing complex at Market and 44th streets. PHA CEO…
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West Philadelphia Neighborhood Transforms After Years of Crime, Thanks to Community Partnership
The West Philadelphia community at 52nd and Arch streets have seen a reduction in crime after it has spent years plagued by it, write Hayden Mitman and Siobhan McGirl for NBC10 Philadelphia. Geraldine Brown, who has lived in the neighborhood for years, noted that her community has been a crime hotspot. However, a recent partnership…
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West Philly Art Teacher Creates New WebComic Series Highlighting the History of MOVE
MOVE has a long and storied history in Philadelphia, and West Philadelphia art teacher Peter Coyle has created a new way to detail that history, writes Shae Lake for NBC10 Philadelphia. Coyle is the creator, author, and illustrator behind the new webcomic series, “MOVE vs the System.” The first comic strip launched on June 21,…
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West Philadelphia Nonprofit Aims to Reduce Recidivism in This Unique Way
Books Through Bars, a local nonprofit, send free books to individuals who are incarcerated throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The goal is to help educate these individuals, which in turn could reduce recidivism, writes Violet Comber-Wilen for Billy Penn at WHYY. According to a 2013 Rand Corporation study, education is one of the major factors in…
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West Philadelphia-Born Blk Ivy Thrift Showcases Fashion Far Beyond Fabric and Threads
For Dr. Kimberly McGlonn, fashion is something that can speak and protect people, and it’s that ideology that has guided her throughout her journey, writes Shelton Boyd-Griffith for Vogue. McGlonn is the founder of Blk Ivy Thrift, a retail project that serves as a fusion toward activism, history, and vintage fashion. She initially launched it…
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West Philadelphia Church That Unknowingly Sold Rare Tiffany Windows Heads for Court-Ordered Sale
The West Philadelphia church that unknowingly sold off valuable Tiffany windows for a fraction of their worth is now facing a court-ordered sale, as the bank takes action to collect on the over $2 million currently owed by the congregation, write Zoe Greenberg and Ryan W. Briggs for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The listing, describing the…
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Philadelphia Housing Authority Acquires West Philly Apartment Tower, Plans Affordable Housing Units
The Philadelphia Housing Authority has paid $51 million for the Dane apartment tower in West Philadelphia with plans to allocate nearly half of the units for affordable housing, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The price for the 17-story, 233-unit building comes out to $219,000 per unit — roughly half the cost of…
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West Philly’s Calvary United Methodist Church Gains Historic Status Amid Owner’s Fight to Stop It
Calvary United Methodist Church in West Philadelphia recently received historic protections despite the protestations of the building’s owner, write Zoe Greenberg and Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Historic designation restricts an owner from demolishing or significantly altering a building’s exterior. Church leadership opposed the nomination, citing concerns that increased regulation would impose additional financial…
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Social Media Influencers Are Popularizing West Philly’s Middle Eastern Perfume Oils
Since the early 2000s, West Philadelphia shop owners have been importing Middle Eastern perfume oils to help build a bridge between Black and Brown communities. More recently, several Philadelphia-based Black creators on TikTok and Instagram have popularized these Middle Eastern-imported fragrance oils as affordable alternatives to high-end designer perfumes, writes Mariyum Raina Rizman for The…
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West Philly Native, Basketball Legend Once Set Out to Help Richard Nixon Win Over Black Voters in 1968 Election
In 1968, Wilt Chamberlain was the biggest basketball star in the world and Richard Nixon was the Republican candidate for president. That year, they collaborated in an effort to help Nixon win over Black voters and the 1968 presidential election, writes Shaun Assael for Politico. It was April 9, 1968. The two had just attended…
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A West Philadelphia Apartment Building is Inspired By Dick Clark
The building near West Catholic Prep High School is named in honor of an iconic American host, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. What was previously West Catholic Prep’s parking lot is now the location of The Clark, a new mid-range apartment complex. The building is the second in the area built by EQT Exeter,…
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Saga of Tiffany Windows Found in Philly Church Continues with Bank Claiming Profits of Sale for Itself
The saga of two Tiffany windows found at a historic church at 50th and Baltimore in West Philadelphia continues with another stakeholder entering the picture, writes Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The windows were about to be destroyed when they were acquired by Paul Brown, an architectural salvager based in Lancaster. When he discovered…
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