Tag: gentrification

While teaching at the University of Pennsylvania, Laura Wolf-Powers, PhD, published a book titled, “University City: History, Race, and Community in the Era of the…

While most Philadelphians spend their holiday season ice skating in Dilworth Park or shopping on Chestnut Street, Council members engage in the public hearings regarding…

UC Townhomes residents and organizers held a rally on Friday, April 21 to discuss their new demands following a settlement between property owner Brett Altman…

UNIVERSITY CITY, P.A. – The Universities have announced a new plan to “save” the UC Townhomes by purchasing them and selling them back to residents…

On Feb. 21, student organizers from Drexel Community for Justice kicked off an indefinite sit-in protest both outside of Main Building, the office of President…

3990 Market St: It is supposed to be home to 68 low-income Black and brown families. The owner of the building, IBID Associates LP, has…

The grand opening of Drexel University’s new Health Sciences building on Wednesday, Dec. 7 was marked by an unanticipated student rally. Outside of the newly-opened…

The slow advancement of gentrification in West Philadelphia appears to have reached 52nd street, and many West Philly locals are unhappy. Talk of proposed improvements…

It comes as no surprise that there is a correlation between income levels and health outcomes, with the wealthiest Americans living a lifespan that is…

Jannie Blackwell, who has represented West Philadelphia and University City on the city council for nearly 27 years, was unseated by newcomer Jamie Gauthier in…