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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Pica’s Last Upper Darby Dine-in Day Is Now Only Weeks Away
The shutdown of Pica’s Restaurant at 7803 West Chester Pike in Upper Darby is continuing in early fall, with the last day for dine-in Oct.…
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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…
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Upper Darby’s Popular Pica’s Restaurant Announces New Location
Pica’s in Upper Darby was set to close its 69-year location on West Chester Pike this summer as it downsizes and relocates. That is no…
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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,…
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Lincoln Financial in Radnor Now a Cobbs Creek Course Partner
Lincoln Financial in Radnor has come on board as a partner in the $150 million renovation of the historic Cobbs Creek Golf Course in West…
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Little Horse Tavern Coming to Cobbs Creek Golf Course in Fall
A full restaurant and bar called the Little Horse Tavern is coming to the Cobbs Creek Golf Course this fall, writes Jake Blumgart for The…
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Philadelphia Schools Replace Over 2,400 Old School Water Fountains With New Bottle Filling Stations
The School District of Philadelphia recently installed 2,404 new water bottle filling stations across schools across the city, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia…
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New Report Reveals Gentrification Trends in Philadelphia, Other Major U.S. Cities
Philadelphia is one of several major U.S. cities highlighted in a new report tracking gentrification across various neighborhoods throughout the nation, writes Racquel Williams for…
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Jordan Spieth Donates Putting Green to Cobbs Creek Golf Course
Thirteen-time PGA Tour winner Jordan Spieth led some young golfers in a golf game on May 5 using a $250,000 putting green his foundation recently…
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Fresh Capital Comes in for Cobbs Creek $150M Golf Course Project
Another $14.05 million has been raised through a debt sale by the Cobbs Creek Foundation to support its current $150 million renovation and expansion of…
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Where to Find Some of the Best Hoagies in Philadelphia
While Philadelphia is best known for cheesesteaks, hoagies — with their endless variations — are a close second in the city’s sandwich hierarchy, writes Robert…
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Ending the Curse of Billy Penn
Under a long-standing gentleman’s agreement, no building in Philadelphia could rise higher than the hat of William Penn’s statue atop City Hall. But in 1987, after that…
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Tiger Woods Science Education Center Now Open at Cobbs Creek
Fifth- and eighth-graders from the St. Francis de Sales School in Philadelphia were the first to try out the Tiger Woods’ TGR Learning Lab at…
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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…
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Charlie Sifford’s Why Tiger Woods Is Backing Cobbs Creek Golf Course
Charlie Sifford, the first Black man to play on the PGA Tour, got his start in the late 1930s at the Cobbs Creek Golf Course…
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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…
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Black-Owned Catering Business Writes Its Next Chapter, Thanks to Financing from Apex Commercial Capital
For years, Philadelphia native Sonya Combs had put her bachelor’s degree in Biobehavioral Health from Penn State to good use as an Intervention Training Specialist…
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These Philadelphia Restaurants Are Worth Visiting Over and Over Again
If you prefer to skip the hassle of hard-to-get reservations, Philadelphia offers plenty of fantastic spots where there is no need to call ahead and…
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