Southwest Philadelphia
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New Southwest Philly Amazon Warehouse Will be Your Package’s Last Stop
The final stop of your Amazon purchase, before it arrives on your Delaware County doorstep, will be a new Amazon warehouse opening this fall in…
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For First Time in Generations, Philadelphia’s Economy Ranks Among Nation’s Strongest
With the highest job growth of the 25 largest metropolitan areas last year, Philadelphia’s economy ranks among the strongest in the nation for the first…
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Philadelphia Boasts One of the Nation’s Strongest Economies
Philadelphia’s economy is currently ranked as one of the nation’s strongest for the first time in generations, writes Mark Zandi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The city boasted…
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How a Network of Trails Became One of the Region’s Biggest Success Stories
The year 2025 was marked by moments that dominated headlines and conversations nationwide — from TikTok nearly being banned and the viral Coldplay concert clip,…
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Delaware County’s Flood Prone Areas Lose Federal Grants to Fix the Problem
Delaware County residents are feeling ‘abandoned’ after the Trump Administration cut grants for work meant to mitigate flooding for Darby Creek and Cobbs Creek, writes…
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Delaware County Leadership: David Fair, Executive Director, Turning Points for Children
David Fair, Executive Director at Turning Points for Children, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up attending Catholic school in Southwest Philadelphia, coming out as…
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Bad Timing: Tinicum’s Splash Pad Closed as Heat Wave Hits
A splash pad attraction in Governor Printz Park in Tinicum, which would have been a welcome relief for kids from the oppressive heat this week,…
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Schuylkill River Trail to Receive Two Major Extensions Thanks to Federal Funding
Nearly $14 million in federal funds will help build two key Schuylkill River Trail extensions, connecting to Manayunk and Passyunk Avenue, writes Frank Kummer for…
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Delaware County Leadership: David Oh, President and CEO, Asian American Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
David Oh grew up in Southwest Philadelphia starting in the 1960s in a neighborhood that was predominantly white and working class at the time. However,…
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Philadelphia Housing Authority Unveils First Phase of Southwest Philadelphia’s Bartram Village Redevelopment
The Philadelphia Housing Authority recently unveiled its plans for the initial phase of the sweeping redevelopment of Bartram Village in Southwest Philadelphia, which will include…
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Hardy Williams Academy Joins Forces with CHOP to Help Ensure Graduates Get Jobs
Hardy Williams Academy Mastery Charter School in Southwest Philadelphia and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia recently joined forces to help the school’s graduates secure full-time…
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As the First Black Woman to Serve As Pennsylvania House Speaker, Joanna McClinton Wants to See More Progress
Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton, the first Black woman to hold that position, is fighting for more progress in 2024, writes Sean Kitchen for The…
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DHL Teamsters From Sharon Hill Honored Ohio Picket Line
A picket line from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport included DHL teamsters from Sharon Hill and 14 other cities last Wednesday, writes Lizzy Ravitch for…
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John Heinz Wildlife Refuge Connects Urban Youth With Archery
The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum has a unique program to teach archery to the youth in the neighborhoods of Southwest Philadelphia, writes…
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Southwest Philadelphia ‘CEO Big Duke’ Creates Opportunity, Gives Back to His Community
Saul Landers, better known as “CEO Big Duke”, creates opportunities in his native Philadelphia to give back to the community that raised him, reports Mike…
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Yeadon State Rep Joanna McClinton Takes House Speaker Spot
Joanna McClinton is the state representative for the 191st District, which includes parts of Yeadon Borough and West Philadelphia. She is now also the first…
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