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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University City District Unveils $60M Project Proposal to Build Bi-level Water Park on the Schuylkill
During its recent State of University City event, the University City District unveiled its plans to build a bi-level water park on the western bank…
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Delco Proud Rosati Ice in Clifton Heights Is Known Nationally
Rich Trotter, owner of Rosati Ice out of Clifton Heights recently spoke about his company on the Good Neighbor Podcast, hosted by Bob Baisse. Rosati…
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Here’s What’s Coming to the Revitalized Cobbs Creek Golf Course
The historic Cobbs Creek Golf Course, which shares territory in Upper Darby and West Philadelphia, is becoming the Cobbs Creek Golf Campus, a modern facility…
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Jim’s Steaks in Springfield Fights in Court for Its Identity
Jim’s Steaks in Springfield is in a legal battle with Jim’s West, a West Philly cheesesteak shop that opened last Labor Day. The two owners…
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Reviewers Weighed in on Wawa’s Pizza. Here’s What Folks Think Out on the Street
Experts are weighing in from all over on Wawa’s new pizza offering, but what does the average Wawa customer think?’ Billy Penn at WHYY took…
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CHOP CEO Madeline Bell to Receive 2023 William Penn Award
Madeline Bell, President and CEO of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, will receive the 2023 William Penn Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a business…
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Urban Farmer Chip Powell Grows in Philly, Media, Boothwyn
To escape the stress of police work, Lafayette “Chip” Powell turned to gardening in 1980, growing vegetables in West Philadelphia. He grew enough in his…
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Celebrating 100, Minnie Pieatso Owes Her Longevity to Keeping Busy
Minnie Pieatso believes keeping busy will keep you going, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. She would know. Pieatso just celebrated her 100th birthday,…
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‘Prescribe Outside’ to Improve the Health of Philadelphia’s Children Through Access to Green Space, Nature
Prescribe Outside, Philadelphia’s nature prescription program, has launched to provide physicians and families with tools to improve the health and wellness of children. Prescribe Outside…
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Radnor Firm EQT Exeter Brings Apartments to Former West Catholic Parking Lot
EQT Exeter in Radnor works with churches and nonprofits to help them develop property they own. Two years ago, West Catholic Preparatory School sold its…
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Growing Philadelphia Granola Brand Looking to Catapult to Next Level
Philadelphia-based OT Foods, a granola brand that grew 55 percent last year, is hoping to take things to the next level with a possible major…
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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,…
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Super Fan Celebrities Are Piling on for the Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are attracting more super fan celebrities than ever as they move into the realm of “must-watch” TV, writes Mike Greger for Philly…
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C&N Promotes Tom Howley to Vice President and Commercial Lending Relationship Manager II
C&N announces that Thomas Howley has been promoted to Vice President and Commercial Lending Relationship Manager II, based in Doylestown. Tom Howley has been with…
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Neumann Students Leave Classes to March Against Gun Violence
Neumann University students walked out of classes on Wednesday, April 5, in a gun violence march to express their concern about the epidemic of gun…
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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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These are the Ten Black-owned Philadelphia Restaurants NBA.com Says Should Not Be Missed
Black History Month is the perfect time to spotlight some Black-owned restaurants in NBA cities, and Philadelphia has eight that are especially notable, writes NBA.com:…
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‘Activist’ Vashti Valentine Helps Others With Her Chester Church
Vashti Valentine is not one to sit still when there’s people in need. The 16-year-old West Philadelphia Girl Scout is working with her church, Asbury-Murphy…
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