Churches | Audacy

Centuries-old stained glass windows at Society Hill church vandalized Police believe incident at Mother Bethel AME Church was not a targeted act, but part of string of nearby vandalism incidents

February 20, 2024
Historic Delaware County church will close its doors Immaculate Heart of Mary to close March 1, ending more than 150 years in city of Chester

January 24, 2024
South Philly playground to be redesigned to honor its history as burial ground Weccacoe Playground was built on top of Mother Bethel AME Church’s cemetery, after church sold the land to the city

November 4, 2023
‘Fly Eagles Fly’ chimes loud from Wilmington church tower, thanks to devoted fan Sue Spilecki’s musical tributes to the Birds make her the Philadelphia Sports Fan of the Week

January 27, 2023
‘Who am I?’: The question MLK asked into a now-broken mirror at a Chester church It remains at Calvary Baptist Church, and tells the story of King’s struggles as a civil rights leader

January 16, 2023
Old City church to do 'groundbreaking' work to reduce homelessness The Old First Reformed United Church of Christ will be moving a historic building to help construct 36 housing units

December 20, 2022
Pa. to give $5M for security to nonprofits targeted by hate crimes The state’s Nonprofit Security Program has given $15 million since the Pittsburgh Tree of Life mass shooting

October 5, 2022
Pastors who spent their nights on North Philly streets find stories of crisis, hope The monthlong Corners to Connections program ends Thursday with a job fair in Olney

June 29, 2022
Philly church leaders launch nightly street effort to quell violence Corners to Connections aims to answer the question “Where are the pastors?”

June 2, 2022
South Philly church inspired civil rights anthem 'We Shall Overcome' Tindley Temple's late pastor, Dr. Charles Tindley, penned 'I'll Overcome Someday' in Philadelphia

January 18, 2022