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The Friends of Clark Park are seeking community feedback on the proposed new playground. bit.ly/4zHYuad

Friends of Clark Park unveils new playground design for community feedback

The Friends of Clark Park is moving closer to updating the Clark Park playground, taking the exciting first step toward implementing the Clark Park Plan. Following community feedback from pop-up...

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One person has died and a firefighter was injured following a fire at the Ethiopian Community Center on 44th and Chestnut Streets. bit.ly/4ygJP4t

One person dead, firefighter injured following tragic Tuesday morning fire at Ethiopian Community...

As investigations continue into the devastating fire that broke out early Tuesday morning (Oct. 13) near 44th and Chestnut Streets, community leaders and local officials are expressing their deep...

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Celebrate 144 years of HMS School! Neighbors are invited to the 5th Annual Community Day this Saturday at 44th and Baltimore. bit.ly/3U5b8Rh

HMS School invites neighbors to celebrate 144 Years and support student programs at Annual Commun...

HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy will host its 5th Annual Community Day on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its campus located at 4400 Baltimore Avenue. The annual event brings...

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PA CareerLink® West Philadelphia has officially moved to a new home. bit.ly/4xY7Xsy

PA CareerLink® opens new West Philadelphia location on Chestnut Street

State and city leaders gathered this morning to officially open the doors to the new home of PA CareerLink® West Philadelphia. Formerly located at 3901 Market Street, the full-service career center...

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WePAC has reopened two more West Philly school libraries and launched a $16,000 Back-to-School campaign to keep them staffed with volunteers. Read more and learn how to help: bit.ly/4hirRYT

WePAC reopens two more West Philly school libraries, launches $16K Back-to-School campaign

The West Philadelphia Alliance for Children (WePAC) is expanding its School Library Program from 14 to 16 West Philadelphia elementary schools for the 2026–27 school year, widening access to open,...

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Registration is still open for the annual West Philly Community-Wide Yard Sale. Here's how you can sign up. bit.ly/4gP3N0X

More dates announced for West Philly Community Yard Sale

UPDATE (10/6/26): More rescheduled sales are coming up on Saturday, Oct. 10 and Saturday, Oct. 17, according to West Philadelphia Community Yard Sales organizers. The Yard Sale Map published in...

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Big news for the neighborhood: Burlington Stores is moving its corporate HQ to 3151 Market Street. westphillylocal.com/2026/09/…

Burlington Stores relocating corporate headquarters to West Philadelphia

In a major win for local economic development, off-price retail giant Burlington Stores, Inc. is packing up its New Jersey headquarters and relocating to West Philadelphia, according to state and...

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The Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll returns for its second and final run of the year. Check out what's happening along the corridor this Thursday. westphillylocal.com/2026/09/…

Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll returns for final 2026 run this Thursday

The end-of-summer tradition is back: the Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll returns this Thursday, Sept. 3, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., bringing $1, $3, and $5 deals from dozens of local businesses and...

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Some amazing restaurant openings, and a pretty big closing. bit.ly/46zPs2e

Central Asian food, smashburgers, and a big closing: The latest West Philly dining roundup

Here is the latest roundup of restaurant updates and culinary developments across West Philadelphia. New Openings & Upcoming Arrivals After months of anticipation, Barakat Chicken opened last month...

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Another historic rec center has reopened after a major renovation, thanks to the Rebuild Philadelphia program. bit.ly/4xnjT7P

148-year-old Francis J. Myers Rec Center reopens after $27M renovation

City officials and Kingsessing community members gathered on Tuesday, Aug. 25, to celebrate the grand re-opening and ribbon-cutting of the Francis J. Myers Recreation Center located at 58th and...

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SEPTA trolley lines T1, T2, T3, T4, and T5 will be replaced by buses for the next four weekends. bit.ly/4wIQZO3

SEPTA to replace trolleys with buses for four upcoming weekends

West Philadelphia commuters who rely on SEPTA’s T lines (T1, T2, T3, T4, and T 5) will need to adjust their weekend travel plans. SEPTA has announced that the underground trolley tunnel will close...

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Market Street Bridge is closing for a major reconstruction starting Monday, Aug. 24. bit.ly/4bYwu8S

Market Street Bridge to close for more than a year starting Monday

A key connection between West Philly and Center City will be shut down for vehicular traffic starting Monday, Aug. 24, as PennDOT begins a major reconstruction of the Market Street Bridge. The...

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HopePHL@hope_phlAug 21
You're invited! 🎷 Celebrate John Coltrane's Birthday with live performances, crafts, cupcakes, and community at The Yard at the John Coltrane House. We can't wait to see you!
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Theatre in the X is bringing "For Colored Girls..." to Malcolm X Park this week: Aug 20-23. bit.ly/4cL7VfE

Theatre in the X brings "For Colored Girls..." to Malcolm X Park this week (updated)

UPDATE (8/20/26): Due to inclement weather, the Thursday performance will take place at Iron Gate Theatre (3700 Chestnut St). Doors open at 6:15 p.m. RSVP here. West Philadelphia’s own Theatre in the...

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Starting this Monday (Aug. 17), expect temporary road closures and traffic delays in the University City area due to Penn student move-in and an upcoming major bridge repair project. bit.ly/4wBsUsH

Street closures and traffic delays expected for student move-in and bridge repairs in University...

Drivers and residents in and around the University City area should prepare for temporary road closures and ongoing traffic delays starting Monday, Aug. 17, due to upcoming Penn student move-in and a...

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New traffic signs are now up along Baltimore Avenue as automated speed camera enforcement goes live. bit.ly/4wnlzgc

Automated speed camera enforcement active on Baltimore Avenue

If you’ve recently driven or walked along Baltimore Avenue, you may have spotted new traffic safety signage near Clark Park and key intersections along the corridor (see photo). The City's Office of...

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A new playground is taking shape at Clark Park. Join the Aug. 10 community meeting to learn more. bit.ly/4zc575c

First look at new Clark Park playground design coming to Aug. 10 meeting

The Friends of Clark Park and their partners are continuing the park's playground redesign process, which kicked off earlier this year. This project marks Phase 1 of the park's broader Master Plan,...

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Movies in Clark Park kicks off this Friday at 43rd and Chester. bit.ly/3RS9vFl

Movies in Clark Park returns Aug. 7 with 'Freedom' theme

Movies in Clark Park makes its return to the Clark Park bowl at 43rd and Chester this Friday, Aug. 7, kicking off four consecutive weeks of free outdoor film screenings under the stars. Presented by...

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Great news for the Cobbs Creek community. bit.ly/4fCOPKL

Cobbs Creek’s Johnny Sample Recreation Center reopens following $15M transformation

City and state officials joined West Philadelphia residents to cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Johnny Sample (Cobbs Creek) Recreation Center, celebrating the completion of a major $15 million...

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Now in its second year, the free community festival honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic 1965 Freedom Now Rally, delivered right in West Philadelphia.
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