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In a significant step towards addressing the critical need for affordable housing, the Southwest Community Development Corporation (CDC) has partnered with the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) to rehabilitate five houses in Southwest Philadelphia. The latest house completed is now available for sale to low- and moderate-income families, offering a much-needed opportunity for homeownership in the community. The latest property to hit the market is located on S. Shields St

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

Neighborhood Air Quality Essentials // The Circuit Trails are Essential to the Region: Help Us Prove It // Check the organizations social media or website for any current event updates or email mmyers@cleanair.org Upcoming Events: July Calendar

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

Following an EPA grant award received by the School District of Philadelphia for electric buses, two schools—Robert E. Lamberton and Avery D. Harrington, were selected for mural projects to highlight the positive environmental impact of the buses. Each project involves the creation of two murals and an educational campaign centered around the themes of school bus electrification, environmental justice, and community health. The overarching goal is to foster understanding and

That large, iconically bright yellow ring-like structure you might have spotted heading up the Schuylkill River isn’t a mirage—it’s FloatLab, a one-of-a-kind floating public space and waterfront destination, designed by J. Meejin Yoon and Höweler + Yoon Architecture with Bartram's Garden and Mural Arts Philadelphia. Starting this fall, visitors to the Garden and the Bartram’s Mile section of the Schuylkill River Trail will enjoy a rare, water-level view of an urban river in m

What Dr. Minnie Moore-Johnson gave to Philadelphia cannot be measured in awards, titles, or recognition. It can only be measured in the people she fed, the families she carried through hard times, the young leaders she mentored, and the communities she refused to give up on. For decades, “Ms. Minnie,” as the city lovingly knew her, stood as a pillar of hope across Philadelphia. Whether she was helping the homeless find support, guiding ex-offenders toward a second chance, adv

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