October | 2025 | West Philly Local
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The Philly Download (TPDL), a hyper-local, “hyper-black” digital newspaper, is releasing a limited-edition 2025 Election Zine. This free exclusive collector’s edition is the Download’s first-ever print publication and will serve as a one-stop shop guide for Philadelphians as they head to the polls for the Tuesday, Nov. 4 General Election. The Election Zine will include […]| West Philly Local
Halloween is in two days and if you’re planning to walk around the neighborhood with your kids, family or friends, check out the first-ever West Philly Fright Registry created by a West Philly resident, Dyresha Harris. Dozens of West Philly residents and some organizations have registered their address for various spooky season happenings or activities […]| West Philly Local
This morning, HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy students and staff gathered outside the school playground gate at 45th and Chester for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion and reopening of the Little Free Library, a student-driven community care initiative designed to promote literacy and neighborhood connection. The project began when students in […]| West Philly Local
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Another West Philly public library has been renovated thanks to the city's Rebuild program, which invests millions of dollars in neighborhood parks, recreation centers, and libraries across Philadelphia. Community members and officials gathered Wednesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate| West Philly Local
The spooky season is here and here's a great new community resource, created by a local Halloween enthusiast, that will help folks submit and find events. Dyresha Harris, has created a free West Philly Fright Registry, a Google form where community members from approximately 45th to 60th Streets| West Philly Local
Here's some great news for Southwest Philly residents. After being closed for a major renovation for more than two years, the Free Library of Philadelphia Kingsessing Branch, located at 1201 S. 51st St., has reopened this week and is welcoming visitors and patrons. The century-old building (built| West Philly Local
This Monday, Jan. 20, we are celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Day. To honor his legacy, special events and volunteer opportunities have been scheduled in West Philadelphia by local groups and organizations. A street renaming and awards ceremony in honor of Dr. King will take place on Monday fro| West Philly Local
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