Topic: West Philadelphia

This week in Philly, we start celebrating July 4 with fireworks at the waterfront, Paul Simon and Baby Metal are on stage, twilight events happen at Independence Park and Magic Gardens, and much more

An all-volunteer group in West Philadelphia takes a cat-by-cat approach to caring for some of the city’s 400,000 strays — and wants your help

A nonprofit that recruits volunteers to repair homes is strengthening the physical, social, and economic infrastructure of Philly’s neighborhoods

Layoffs, vacant labs and NIH cuts are diminishing the once-booming biotech sector. But there is still promise for the region

Yes, we're still a city of cheesesteaks and Iggles. But we're also curing cancer and rebuilding a stagnant economy through the life sciences. How'd this happen?

Pop-ups, beer gardens and other seasonal spots in Philly to have some drinks and a nosh out of doors

A grassroots Black empowerment activist who has long flown under the mainstream radar is one of the reasons Juneteenth in Philly is the harmonious, artful and joyous celebration it is today

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

The founder of Hoop Dreams, Inc. has figured out how to help Philly kids make friends, be confident and focus on opportunities, using basketball as bait

It’s not enough to just cast your own ballot in 2024. We must also work to get all eligible Philadelphians to vote — or risk losing our democracy as we know it. Here’s how you can join The Citizen in that effort