Topic: Southwest Philadelphia
Jamar Blackshear of Halal Fitness
The iconic photographer, chef and brand maker meets up with the burpee king of Philadelphia, who is so much more than his viral fitness videos.
By Reuben Harley
Block Captain Dianna C. Coleman
The Southwest Philly activist is this year’s Block Captain of the Year for her efforts to beautify her block and uplift neighbors of all ages
By Courtney DuChene
Chubby’s Fantastic Flavors
The iconic photographer and chef introduces us to his buddy’s new ice cream shop that’s all about distinctive, down-home flavors and restoring community in the heart of Southwest Philly.
By Reuben Harley
Philadelphia Celebrates Juneteenth 2024
A holiday with Philly roots includes some of the city's biggest events of the year, from Germantown to West Philadelphia to Southwest and Old City — and then some
By Abigail Chang and Lauren McCutcheon
The Return of Judith Rodin
The former Penn President just joined the Hilco advisory board. Here’s why she’s excited about the Bellwether District in Southwest Philly
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
What’s the Problem with David Oh?
The Republican mayoral candidate is a nice guy with progressive values, governing experience and Philly pride. And yet …
By Lauren McCutcheon
Clean Water? We’ve Got a Mussel for That
A partnership between the City and a number of organizations is working to filter Philly’s waterways the way nature intended
By Courtney DuChene
Guns Don’t Kill People … Bullets Do?
In the wake of this week’s mass shooting in Southwest Philly, is it time to start regulating the sale of bullets rather than just repeating gun control rhetoric?
By Larry Platt
Who is David Oh?
The former At-Large City Councilmember is the Republican candidate for Mayor of Philadelphia
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
Philly’s Fiercest Advocates
YEAH Philly provides 400 youth a year with a safe space and opportunities to change the course of their lives and their community. Is it a blueprint for moving our city forward?
By Jessica Blatt Press