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The Urban League of Greater Philadelphia broke ground on an $8M Center for Well‑Being in West Philly that will combine free healthcare with workforce, housing and youth services.
UPenn President J. Larry Jameson says he will leave when his current term ends in June 2027 after saying his goal of restoring stability has been met.
A Glen Mills nonprofit café founded by Jim and Rose Vail now employs more than 60 young adults with disabilities and pairs training with sensory supports.
Selected Philly blocks can receive up to $100,000 for cleanup, tree work, fences and limited sidewalk repairs. Applications are open through June 26.
Neighbors on Argyle Street say an abandoned rowhome is attracting raccoons, prompting calls to L&I and animal control.
Philadelphia's average gender pay gap has tightened to 88.8¢, but Black and Latina workers still earn far less, the Forum of Executive Women finds.
Project HOME used a $25 million lead gift to link hospitals with recovery housing and case managers for unhoused patients with complex medical needs.
A new 15,000-square-foot pop-up plaza outside Reading Terminal Market opens on Filbert Street, presented by Thomas Jefferson University, with vendors, a bar and live music through Aug. 2.
Once a small neighborhood march, Delco Pride now fills Media's State Street with a parade on Saturday and a large festival in Upper Darby next weekend.
The School District opened a climate audit at Frankford High after staffers alleged 'ghost' classes, grade tinkering and a physical encounter involving the principal.
A Horsham firefighter was fired after a racial slur was heard on county radio during a vehicle rescue. The fire company says all personnel will receive sensitivity training.
A ticket sold at Lucky 7 Deli in Bristol Township matched all six Match 6 numbers on May 27, creating a $3.1M jackpot and a $10,000 retailer bonus.
Swarthmore will cover tuition for students from families earning up to $200,000 beginning fall 2027, leaving room and board and fees as the main cost.
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