Why Some LGBTQ+ Philadelphians Can’t ‘Climb’
Across the country, 47% of LGBTQ+ people of color live in a low-income household, compared to 36% of white LGBTQ+ adults, according to the Williams Institute.
Gayborhood preservation battle raises questions about development and displacement
The desire to preserve local history is in tension with the increased costs involved in renovating historic properties. In the Gayborhood, some long-time residents worry it will push them out.
From Doorfront to Storefront: Lily of the Valley Cupcakery and Cafe
Lily of the Valley Cupcakery and Cafe first opened in Glenside 13 years ago, before later moving to Chelten Avenue in Germantown.
From Doorfront to Storefront: Multiverse is ready
The bookstore Multiverse specializes in comics, sci-fi, horror, and fantasy, or speculative fiction. The couple that owns the Chestnut Hill store has a digital and social media strategy to get noticed this year.
Philly’s Economy Is Growing — But People’s Lives Aren’t Getting Better
When it comes to creating well-paying jobs that grow and support a middle class, Philly has lost the plot. Now, some leaders are hell-bent on rewriting the story.
Who Gets Sanctuary in Philadelphia?
The latest episode of PhillyCAM’s “Philly Unpacked” dives into the reporting of 2 Puntos Platform and Metro Philadelphia on how the current immigration crackdown is affecting local businesses and workers in the city’s Latine community.
Leon H Sullivan: Pastor who leveraged Black buying power to open opportunities
Leon H Sullivan: Pastor who leveraged Black buying power to open opportunities By: WURD| Economic Mobility, Love Media Now, WURD February 2, 2026 | Tagged: Economic Mobility, Leon Sullivan. Rev. Leon H. Sullivan. Still image from video by WURD. As part of WURD’s series Freedom Journeys, a storytelling initiative honoring 250 extraordinary African-American Philadelphians who…
Latinos in Philadelphia say ICE immigration raids have paralyzed their lives and the local economy
For Philadelphia’s Latino community, daily life now revolves around survival, fear, and anxiety. The effects are already visible in a local economy that depends on this community.
Can Philly’s creator economy help rewrite the city’s upward mobility story?
Philadelphia ranks last in the US when it comes to escaping poverty — but its social media creative scene is becoming a standout.
What does the future hold for the next Latine generation in Philadelphia?
Sonia Ortuño begins her day very early in the morning, traveling from New Jersey to South Philadelphia to earn a living as a baker and support her five children. Although it hasn’t been easy, she believes it has been worth it.