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On top of Philly news The City Commissioners set up 14 locations where you can cast your vote. One of the secure mail ballot drop boxes set up by Philadelphia's Office of City Commisioners Danya Henninger / Billy Penn �� Love Philly? Sign up for the free Billy Penn email newsletter to get everything you need to know about Philadelphia, every day. Philadelphia election officials postmarked the first batch of mail ballots for the May primary election, and voter drop boxes are open. The May 18 contest features a contested race for Philadelphia district at...

WHYY By Six-year-old Melvin chose two books from Treehouse Books’ mobile library, parked at a community event at Urban Creators on North 11th Street in Philadelphia on April 7, 2021. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) Tree House Books is bringing books right to Philadelphia kids with a mobile library. Tree House Books’ philosophy is straightforward: Books in children’s homes is a measure of future success. Since 2005, the nonprofit has made it its mission to support a new generation of readers and writers in North Philadelphia through literacy programs and book giveaways. They distributed more tha...

The sale of the property was approved by the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority a few years ago, opening it up for competitive bids as an adaptive reuse project. The Historical Commission currently is reviewing a proposal submitted by developer Jeffrey Tubbs, who co-founded the Make the World Better foundation with former Eagles player Connor Barwin. The organization has spearheaded the revitalization of several city playgrounds, including South Philadelphia's Smith Playground and Ralph Brooks Park in Point Breeze, with further plans in store for Waterloo Playground in Kensington and Vare ...

The neighborhood is packed with hidden gems and family-friendly activities By Mia Len • Updated on February 1, 2021 at 12:56 pm NBC Universal, Inc. As people and families continue to practice social distancing and travel is restricted amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many are searching out neighborhoods that offer plenty of outdoor activities. Hyde Park, located in the southernmost part of Boston, has got you covered when it comes to fun socially distant activities.  From beautiful walks to skate parks, here are 10 things you should add to your Hyde Park bucket list: Mill Pond ...