The Local

The Local Hypervocal = News with Views
Enjoy The Local's free printed grassroots newspaper online & around town Anchored by other N.I.C.E. Available free from advertisers.

The Local started in October 2014 as , a page for photos & items of interest specific to a small neighborhood in NW Philly where we live. In 2019, we changed our name to "The Local" when we branched out to Germantown & other surrounding communities. By 2021 we had teamed up with WHYY's News & Information Community Exchange program, and then in 2022, we began publishing with

one of our N.I.C.E. partners, REVIVE Media, to become Philadelphia's first grassroots collaborative newspaper. partners, The Local now features strong voices from all over the city from a variety of media platforms. A printed local news publication is crucial as the city undergrows tremendous growth & change. Philadelphia remains however one of the most segregated cities in America. The Local paper seeks to disrupt that narrative, creating an inclusive media space for conscious conversation across cultures, ages, classes, and boundaries of all kinds. ADVERTISERS Along with traditional advertising, we'll brainstorm creative, value-added engagement with our lively, diverse online community: [email protected]
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Ten years ago today from the
06/20/2026

Ten years ago today from the

Summery porch on historic Indian Queen Lane.

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Coming up roses on IQL.

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06/20/2026

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Sunny morning on the river from MLK drive.

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06/20/2026

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: Rooftop view from Alden Park (June 2017)

☀️ THE SUMMER EDITION IS HERE 🏖️ Long days, hot takes, local history, grassroots art, robot dogs, shore creatures, neigh...
06/20/2026

☀️ THE SUMMER EDITION IS HERE 🏖️
Long days, hot takes, local history, grassroots art, robot dogs, shore creatures, neighborhood voices, and at least one reason to side-eye Thomas Jefferson. This issue roams from Philly’s past to its possible future, with stops for FIFA, forts, foster care, poetry, burgers, billionaires, board games, and the eternal mystery of why summer always feels like both a vacation and an act of aggression. Plus community resources, original comics, crime report, real estate, and a smokin’ new batch of Missed Connections. 🧨🧨🧨

👇 Digital edition is in the comments. Or grab a copy IRL — it’s free! Check the map for pickup spots.

FUN FACT: Newspapers can be folded into tiny boats for summer downpours, puddle races, or teaching children that local media still floats.

Six years ago today from the
05/21/2026

Six years ago today from the

Vivid stretch of Tilden

Seven years ago today from the
05/21/2026

Seven years ago today from the

Flowers are popping in East Falls' historic district. (Midvale Ave)
Looking forward to a colorful Pack Walk this Sunday. https://nwlocalpaper.com/pack-and-play

Nine years ago today from the
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Where in would you find such a geometric view, any guesses?

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