The Philadelphia Housing Authority has achieved a significant milestone with the approval to begin the demolition of Bartram Village, following an emergency declaration of public safety by Mayor Charelle Parker. Demolition is expected to start in early July 2026. Bartram Village, which consists of 44 buildings dating back to the 1940s, occupies a 22-acre site that will be redeveloped into 514 units of public housing, as part of a $425 million project. Gilbane Building Company

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By Zahra Hameed On June 5, applause filled the intersection of 60th Street and Woodland Avenue as residents, business owners, elected officials, and community leaders gathered for a historic moment: the unveiling of the new Africatown sign, officially recognizing Southwest Philadelphia as a vibrant center of African and Caribbean culture. This ceremony marked more than just the installation of a sign; it celebrated decades of history, entrepreneurship, immigration, resilience