West Philadelphia
Coverage of West Philadelphia in the Nexus archive.
- Philadelphia area digs out from damage left by a severe series of microburst storms
Philadelphia and surrounding areas are recovering from severe microburst storms that caused widespread damage, including downed trees, power lines, and structural damage. A building collapse in West Philadelphia resulted in cars being crushed and trolley tracks blocked, while the National Weather Service confirmed straight-line winds, not tornadoes, were responsible. Mayor Cherelle Parker declared a disaster emergency, and recovery efforts are underway.
- West Philadelphia man shares his journey from poverty to Wall Street in bestselling book
Kevin 'KAYR' Robinson, a West Philadelphia native, shares his journey from poverty to financial success on Wall Street in his bestselling book 'Can’t Break Me,' co-authored with Yale professor Elijah Anderson. The book highlights his mindset shift through 'three Ds'—desire, discipline, and determination—and the support of mentors and community networks.