Police incident reports and news stories sometimes use this measure when referring to a block.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- We are "Philly Proud" of a man who is all about Philadelphia, and who is committed to helping the hungry get past a difficult time, as he would say, block by block. Tom Roush ...

Asha Prihar / Spotlight PA / Rowhomes and trees are decked out in holiday lights and ornaments on this stretch of South 13th Street in Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA — Theresa Ackerman begins plotting her ...

Philly Truce is launching peace patrols in the city's top five police districts affected by violence. Adopt-a-block program was added to the peace patrol model this year. PHILADELPHIA - Philly Truce ...

SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- People in the Philadelphia area continue to count down to the pope's visit later this month. The Church of Christian Compassion held its annual block party Sunday. And ...

Juneteenth celebrations take over Philadelphia on Thursday and throughout the weekend with festivals, performances and a block party. The big picture: Momentum around the holiday, which honors the ...

Take a look at the players who have excelled as rim protectors and defensive stalwarts while donning the Sixers uniform. Juan Pablo Aravena, RotoWire.com Theo Ratliff sits at the top as the 76ers ...