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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Dre’s Water Ice Eyes Major Expansion With New Facility As Philly Hosts World-Class Events
Dre’s Water Ice has grown from a humble West Philadelphia push cart into one of the city’s rising food brands, fueled by a mix of…
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Citadel Credit Union Celebrates First Philadelphia Branch with Community Block Party, Announces Second Location
Citadel Credit Union recently celebrated the opening of its first Philadelphia branch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by a community block party in Overbrook Park.…
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2026 VISTA NextGen Superstars: Dr. Marcus Swinson
For Dr. Marcus Swinson, education is more than a career; it’s a pathway to changing lives and expanding opportunity. Formerly as Director of Branch Campus…
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Holy Family University to Honor Theologian Ilia Delio and Health-Equity Leader Lorina Marshall-Blake
Holy Family University will grant two honorary Doctors of Humane Letters at its upcoming commencement ceremony on May 16. Sister Ilia Delio, a Franciscan Sister…
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Philadelphia Housing Authority Begins First Phase of Westpark Transformation, Adding 1,000 Units By 2030
The Philadelphia Housing Authority recently broke ground on the first phase of its Westpark Apartments redevelopment, which will include 327 affordable units and is expected…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Joins 2026 Met Gala Host Committee
This past week, Vogue announced that Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter is joining the 2026 Met Gala host committee, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. …
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Wayne Financial Planner Gifts $3 Million to Temple University
Joslyn Ewart, a former music teacher and founder of Wayne-based Entrust Financial, has gifted $3 million to Temple University to name a deanship for the…
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What $1,900 in Rent Gets You in Bala Cynwyd, Fishtown, and West Philly
With median rents in the Philadelphia region hovering around $1,900 a month, renters are asking what that budget can actually secure, writes Michaelle Bond for…
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Boardroom Spirits Teams with Chill Moody for New Canned Cocktail Supporting Youth Golf
West Philadelphia rapper and entrepreneur Chill Moody has found a Montco partner for his latest project that blends golf, cocktails, and community, writes Michael Klein…
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West Philadelphia Church That Unknowingly Sold Rare Tiffany Windows Heads for Court-Ordered Sale
The West Philadelphia church that unknowingly sold off valuable Tiffany windows for a fraction of their worth is now facing a court-ordered sale, as the…
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Pica’s Last Upper Darby Dine-in Day Is Now Only Weeks Away
The shutdown of Pica’s Restaurant at 7803 West Chester Pike in Upper Darby is continuing in early fall, with the last day for dine-in Oct.…
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West Philadelphia Neighborhood Transforms After Years of Crime, Thanks to Community Partnership
The West Philadelphia community at 52nd and Arch streets have seen a reduction in crime after it has spent years plagued by it, write Hayden…
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West Philly Art Teacher Creates New WebComic Series Highlighting the History of MOVE
MOVE has a long and storied history in Philadelphia, and West Philadelphia art teacher Peter Coyle has created a new way to detail that history,…
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Upper Darby’s Popular Pica’s Restaurant Announces New Location
Pica’s in Upper Darby was set to close its 69-year location on West Chester Pike this summer as it downsizes and relocates. That is no…
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Philadelphia Schools Replace Over 2,400 Old School Water Fountains With New Bottle Filling Stations
The School District of Philadelphia recently installed 2,404 new water bottle filling stations across schools across the city, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia…
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New Report Reveals Gentrification Trends in Philadelphia, Other Major U.S. Cities
Philadelphia is one of several major U.S. cities highlighted in a new report tracking gentrification across various neighborhoods throughout the nation, writes Racquel Williams for…
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West Philly’s Quinta Brunson Talks Calculated Journey to Career Success
West Philadelphia native Quinta Brunson has enjoyed great success in recent years, but it’s a result of decades of preparation, writes Nicolas Vega for CNBC.…
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Ending the Curse of Billy Penn
Under a long-standing gentleman’s agreement, no building in Philadelphia could rise higher than the hat of William Penn’s statue atop City Hall. But in 1987, after that…
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