Tag: Fairhill
‘Estamos Aquí’ flocks into this Puerto Rican neighborhood in Philly
Taller Puertorriqueño’s new permanent street installation traces the history of Fairhill’s Puerto Rican community.
2 weeks ago
Building owner accused of setting fire that led to Philadelphia firefighter’s death
Al-Ashraf Khalil is charged with maliciously damaging a building by means of fire and aiding and abetting.
2 years ago
Remembering Sean Williamson: Firefighter killed in building collapse laid to rest Monday
"Firefighters... lay down their lives for strangers. And that's what Lt. Sean Williamson did," said the Rev. James Casey.
2 years ago
Investigation continues after firefighter death in Fairhill fire and building collapse
A fire and subsequent building collapse Saturday left one firefighter dead and five other responders injured. Federal ATF agents are assisting.
2 years ago
Officials identify Philadelphia firefighter killed after building collapse in Fairhill
Officials say Lieutenant Sean Williamson, 51, was a 27-year veteran of the Philadelphia Fire Department.
2 years ago
Philly’s first ‘slow zone’ aims to curb traffic deaths in Fairhill
The lower speed limit, new speed cushions and corner buffers were chosen with the involvement of community members.
2 years ago
Philly awards 2nd round of grants to Kensington community groups tackling opioid crisis
The Kensington Community Resilience Fund directs $200,000 to organizations focused on improving the quality of life in neighborhoods hard-hit by the opioid epidemic.
2 years ago
Planning for a $15 million rec center begins with board game in Fairhill
A board game is helping Philadelphia officials determine the future of a public works project in a community often left out of public decision-making.
2 years ago
Listen 3:52North Philly entrepreneurs and artisans bring life to a former junkyard at La Placita flea market
A new weekend flea market offers natural ice cream and other goods made and sold by North Philadelphia entrepreneurs.
3 years ago
New fund aims to help Kensington community groups address impacts of the opioid crisis
Philadelphia has a new fund to help address the impact of the opioid epidemic on the city’s Kensington neighborhood.
3 years ago
Listen 1:3243 years after treating his first Philly patient, this doctor knows laughter can heal
Dr. Llera uses his own experience coming from Puerto Rico to Philadelphia to help treat his patients at Maria de los Santos Health Center on Allegheny Avenue.
3 years ago
Listen 4:48This Philly teacher is picking up trash to buy a school bus
We Love Philly is a program that tries to get students connected with different communities. And during COVID-19, moving them around town presents challenges.
4 years ago
Philadelphia Housing Authority moves to demolish one of its last surviving towers
One of Philly’s last surviving public housing towers is moving towards demolition. Many tenants say the time is right.
5 years ago
Philly adds blue light bulbs in effort to contain opioid crisis
The blue light can make it difficult to see veins, a city official said, and discourage shooting up.
6 years ago