West Philadelphia
West Philadelphia, or West Philly, spans from the Schuylkill River to Cobbs Creek.
Known for University City, it’s a diverse, historic area with deep cultural roots and major institutions like Penn and Drexel.
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40 Years Strong: How Ukee Washington Became Philadelphia’s Favorite Anchor
Ukee Washington has spent nearly four decades doing something few broadcasters ever manage: becoming a trusted and familiar presence in the daily life of a…
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A Century-Old Philadelphia Bridge Is Crumbling with No Restoration in Sight
One of Philadelphia’s most architecturally significant bridges is also one of its most neglected, writes Peter Dobrin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Designed by Paul Philippe Cret, the architect…
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The Mother Behind Mikal Bridges’ Rise from Great Valley to the NBA Finals
As Mikal Bridges chases an NBA championship with the New York Knicks, the Great Valley High School graduate is carrying a story rooted in perseverance and a mother’s belief…
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Upper Darby’s Tina Fey Brings Jersey Shore Nostalgia to Netflix’s ‘The Four Seasons’ Season Two
Tina Fey never really left the Philadelphia area, and neither did her new show. The Delaware County native and co-creator of Netflix’s hit comedy-drama The Four…
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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…
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Citadel Credit Union Celebrates First Philadelphia Branch with Community Block Party, Announces Second Location
Citadel Credit Union recently celebrated the opening of its first Philadelphia branch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by a community block party in Overbrook Park.…
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Temporary Pop-Up Storefronts Coming to Market East Ahead of Summer Tourism Season
This summer, passersby at Market East will likely notice a greater sense of vibrancy in the area as six pop-up businesses will be filling vacant…
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Cobbs Creek Dedicates Lincoln Financial Center as Golf Season Opens
The Cobbs Creek Golf Course in West Philadelphia and Upper Darby has opened the Lincoln Financial Center, officially starting its first full season of golf,…
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Holy Family University to Honor Theologian Ilia Delio and Health-Equity Leader Lorina Marshall-Blake
Holy Family University will grant two honorary Doctors of Humane Letters at its upcoming commencement ceremony on May 16. Sister Ilia Delio, a Franciscan Sister…
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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…
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Philadelphia Is Kicking in $9M to Cobbs Creek Golf Course for Flood Control
A new 68-bay, double-decker driving range at the historic Cobbs Creek Golf Course is proof of progress. Full restoration won’t happen until next spring or…
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Delaware County Prosecutor Joseph McGettigan of Media Remembered
Joseph E. McGettigan, a Delaware County prosecutor, longtime trial lawyer, and legal consultant, has been remembered in a Philadelphia Inquirer obituary He won convictions in…
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Cobbs Creek Golf Course Comeback. What Is Open Today and What Opens in 2027
For years, local golfers have asked the same question. When will Cobbs Creek Golf Course, the historic public golf venue that sits in West Philadelphia…
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Discover New Music, Indulge in Nice Vibes, and Enjoy Great Cocktails At These Philly Listening Bars
With America in the midst of a loneliness epidemic, music has proven to be a great way to reduce cortisol and increase positivity, writes Annemarie…
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Little Horse Tavern at Cobbs Creek Welcomes Golfers and Neighbors
The Little Horse Tavern opened Monday on Lansdowne Avenue at the Cobbs Creek Golf Course, as a full-service restaurant and bar serving golfers and neighbors…
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Philadelphia Magazine: These 5 Influencers Are Impacting Lives in Delaware County and the Region
Here are five noteworthy influencers among 150 in the Philadelphia region who have made an impact on our lives here in Delaware County, as rated…
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What $1,900 in Rent Gets You in Bala Cynwyd, Fishtown, and West Philly
With median rents in the Philadelphia region hovering around $1,900 a month, renters are asking what that budget can actually secure, writes Michaelle Bond for…
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Boardroom Spirits Teams with Chill Moody for New Canned Cocktail Supporting Youth Golf
West Philadelphia rapper and entrepreneur Chill Moody has found a Montco partner for his latest project that blends golf, cocktails, and community, writes Michael Klein…
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