Largely focusing on the neighborhoods of Brooklyn Heights, Boerum Hill, Carroll Gardens, and Cobble Hill, The Phoenix provides local news coverage of business, politics, education, community events, clubs and organizations, religion, arts, culture, and entertainment. Birth announcements, wedding announcements, and obituaries do not appear in the paper. Regular and extensive coverage is given to local politics. Brownstone culture—including neighborhood guides, real estate news, and renovation tips—is also consistently covered. Advertisements and photographs appear throughout.