Neighbors concerned for safety after large sinkhole opens up in Fishtown

One employee explained that it is disrupting their delivery operations.

Valerie Campo has lived in the area for more than five years and says scenes like this are becoming far too common.

Meanwhile, neighbor Brian Green said that he’s been staring at the eyesore for days and calls it a safety hazard for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.

As of last check, Philadelphia city records show the Streets Department received more than 1,000 pothole or sinkhole reports to 311 since the beginning 2026.