By Kate Hartman and Ben GriffithsFor PlanPhilly Debris has been flying at the Mt. Vernon Manor Apartments, located around 33rd and Wallace streets, since construction began on this much-anticipated ...

Lewis said the media was focusing on an extreme case or "outlier." The City of Mt. Vernon's 15,277 population is made up of 80.6% white, and 14.7% African-American, according to the 2010 Census.

October 22, 2022 0 3026 Three candidates vying for two seats on the Mt. Vernon school board participated in a public forum hosted by the Mt. Vernon Education Foundation on Oct. 19.

It's hard to miss the house at Mt. Vernon Street and South Fort Avenue. Not only does it have a front alcove with three arches and a tiled roof at the entry, but it's painted red. Not a garish red.

Mt. Vernon resident, like Dale Jones, say the pool is a big part of their town. “It is a staple for the city, and we’re going to miss it for a summer,” said Jones.