North Philadelphia
North Philadelphia is a historic and culturally rich section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, encompassing diverse neighborhoods such as Brewerytown, Fairhill, and Strawberry Mansion.
It is known for its vibrant arts scene, significant landmarks, and a strong sense of community. The area has undergone various transformations, reflecting its resilience and dynamic character.
Address: North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Phone: (215) 686-1776
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North Philadelphia’s Long-Vacant Budd Plant Could Be Transformed Under New Rezoning Plan
A massive, long-dormant industrial complex in North Philadelphia may finally be getting a second life, and the vision for it…
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Tastykake’s Navy Yard Headquarters Sold to Salt Lake City-Based Investment Firm in $87M Deal
Tastykake’s headquarters at the Philadelphia Navy Yard has been sold to Salt Lake City-based Bridge Investment Group, writes Paul Schwedelson…
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Inside Philadelphia’s Fleer Factory: The Rise and Fall of Olney’s Baseball Card Empire
For several decades, manufacturing company Fleer helped define generations of Philadelphians, as well as a prominent industry, writes Matt Breen…
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Former Malvern Chick-Fil-A Employee is First Black Woman to Open Own Franchise Location in PA
Sereena Quick, a former federal probation officer and employee at Malvern Chick-Fil-A, has opened her own franchise location in North…
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Temple University Pays $8 Million for Former McDonald’s Site Adjacent to Its Sports Complex
Temple University has purchased the former McDonald’s site at Broad Street and Girard Avenue, next to Temple University Sports Complex,…
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Local Developer Plans Mixed-Use Project After Prime Fishtown Site Acquisition
Philadelphia-based development company Eclipse Development recently acquired a prime Fishtown development site and is planning a four-story mixed-use building there,…
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Local Developer Plans Mixed-Use Project After Prime Fishtown Site Acquisition
Philadelphia-based development company Eclipse Development recently acquired a prime Fishtown development site and is planning a four-story mixed-use building there,…
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Holiday Outreach a Long-Standing Tradition at GMercyU
This holiday season, Gwynedd Mercy University continued its Holiday Outreach initiative, a service program that has been a tradition at…
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Tastykake’s Navy Yard Headquarters Is Up for Sale
Tastykake’s 345,500-square-foot Philadelphia Navy Yard headquarters, built in 2009 as a custom facility for the company, is being sold by…
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Former WSFS Bank CEO’s New Book Offers Leadership Wisdom for Business Growth, Resilience
The ball was in Mark Turner’s court. A few years ago, Turner’s predecessor as CEO of WSFS Bank, Skip Schoenhals,…
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How North Philly’s Dawn Staley Has Built Résumé As One of Philadelphia’s Greatest Sports Figures
Dawn Staley has been a college basketball coach for over two decades, and coupled with her playing career, she has…
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See Which Philadelphia ZIP Codes Were Among Hottest Housing Markets in Region During Fourth Quarter of 2024
Four Philadelphia ZIP codes were among the hottest housing markets in the region for the fourth quarter of 2024, according…
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Divine Lorraine’s New Owners Eye Converting Hotel Back to Historic Roots As Apartment Complex
Over its more than 130-year history, the Divine Lorraine building on North Broad Street near Fairmount Avenue has served many…
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Philadelphia to Add Speed Cameras to City’s Most Dangerous Roads
Philadelphia will soon install 42 speed-enforcement cameras at several dangerous roadways throughout the city, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia…
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Volunteer or Participate in MLK Day Events
The 30th Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service, the nation’s first and largest King Day of Service,…
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Three-Time Grammy Winner Surprises PECO Customer Care Reps During Recent Visit to Her Hometown
During a recent visit to her hometown, three-time Grammy winner, poet, and actress Jill Scott stopped by the PECO Customer…
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Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to Honor 76ers Superfan Alan Horwitz
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will honor Philadelphia 76ers superfan and Campus Apartments Chairman Alan Horwitz, known as…
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Waverly Heights in Gladwyne Donates More Than 1,000 Books to Treehouse Books Nonprofit
Residents at Waverly Heights in Gladwyne, a nationally accredited, nonprofit Life Plan Community, has collected and donated over 1,000 books…
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