Health isn’t just about choices. It’s about access. It’s about design. It’s about whether the environment gives people the opportunity to live well, or quietly makes it harder, writes Shalimar Thomas. https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/broad-street-community-health-festival-diabetes-20250818.html

From iconic landmarks to local eats, music, art, and events like Summer aBroad, there’s never been a better time to visit North Broad. Not our words, but we would agree. Read more about why Visit Philly is saying North Broad is the place to be. Read More Here

North Broad's newest restaurant is ranked the best. Read more about progressive bar, food, and membership. Like the vine that shares its name, Honeysuckle has had many twists over the last five years under founders Omar Tate and Cybille St.Aude-Tate. It’s been a pop-up, a residency, and most recently a grocery store, takeout shop, and supper club with the “UNTITLED” dinner series, all exploring and celebrating the culture and foodways of the Black diaspora and how they shaped American cuisine. View Full Article  

Ahead of 2026, the North Broad Renaissance is working with community stakeholders and property owners to transform the parking lot into a community space that will spur community pride and economic development. Learn more about the project here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=e85HqyzWoSA

Happy Earth Day! Volunteers Roll Up Their Sleeves to Create a Greener North Broad Nearly 100 volunteers showed up for the Annual Broader Green: Earth Day of Service kicking off the maintenance and landscaping seasons on North Broad, and learning about the vital role green space plays in urban communities. View pictures from the day here | View Instagram Story Here

Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant, a local eatery chain operating for more than 25 years, intends to open a new location on Temple’s Main Campus at Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue, where the previous Barnes & Noble bookstore was located, the university announced in a press release Wednesday. “It is exciting to see a well-established, reputable organization like Iron Hill make such a strong investment in this community, and we are so glad to have them as a partner,” wrote President John Fry in the press release. “I suspect it won’t be long until Iron Hill becomes a

Philadelphia, PA – January 28,2025 – North Broad Renaissance (NBR), the non-profit organization focused on revitalizing the North Broad Street corridor, is pleased to announce the unanimous appointment of John Fry to its Board of Directors. Fry, a recognized leader in education, urban development, and civic engagement, brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to community revitalization to the Board. Previously serving as president of Drexel University, Fry has been a transformative figure in Philadelphia, spearheading urban development projects that have reshaped neighborhoods and fostered greater economic opportunity. As Temple University’s 15th president, Fry continues to champion efforts

Posted Dec 19, 2024 Dear Temple colleagues, At the start of my tenure as Temple University’s 15th president, I shared that Temple’s historic mission has arguably never been more relevant than it is today. Now, seven weeks into this job, I am finding that to be completely true. The last several weeks have been informative and productive. I have had the benefit of visiting 16 of our 17 schools and colleges and have heard firsthand about both the opportunities and challenges that they foresee for Temple. One of the competitive advantages of Temple is that all its constituencies—students, faculty, staff,

"Nearing the end of her first year in office, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker touted the successes of her “Clean & Green” initiatives". Inquirer photo photo credie Alejandro A. Alvarez Read Full Article

The North Broad Renaissance (NBR) is excited to announce the release of the 2025 State of North Broad report, a comprehensive roadmap that highlights the progress, challenges, and future initiatives driving the growth and revitalization of the North Broad community. The report reflects NBR’s commitment to its Five-Year Plan, with a focus on maintaining cleanliness, enhancing safety, and addressing social challenges like mental illness, trauma, and homelessness. This year’s report also shines a spotlight on North Broad’s growing momentum in economic development, showcasing transformative development projects and initiatives that are bringing new opportunities to the corridor. Key Highlights of the