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Community in Northern Liberties
Orkney Park a Burst of Green Against Northern Liberties Tide of Construction
When Mitch Deighan and his partner Mike moved to North Orkney Street in 1979, Northern Liberties was nothing like the up and coming place it is today. “There were many…
Max Weinstein | 06/30/2017 -
Community in Fishtown
Could Proposed PWD Project Disturb the Dead? Neighbors of Palmer Burial Grounds Think So
Are there dead bodies under the sidewalk along the Palmer Street side of the Palmer Burial Grounds? That is the million dollar question that no one is sure of. When…
Ptah Gabrie | 06/29/2017 -
Community in Fishtown
New Playground Officially Opens at Penn Treaty Park
Penn Treaty Park’s new ADA accessible playground is complete, with a sparkling complement of slides, swings, and tunnels. The renovations are thanks to a coalition of the Riverwards community, particularly…
Max Weinstein | 06/21/2017 -
Community in Fishtown
PHOTOS: Palmer Cemetery Flag Retirement Ceremony
Last weekend, American Legion Elm Tree Post #88 retired American flags at Palmer Cemetery. The Sergeant-at-Arms leads the Honor Guard, which also includes the Jr. Vice Commander and the Sr.…
Roman Blazic | 06/15/2017 -
Community in Fishtown
PHOTOS: Fishtown FestivAle 2017
Part of Philadelphia Beer Week, FestivAle took over Frankford Ave. from Girard to Master Street from noon into the night. Food and beer was served, carnival games were played, and…
Max Pulcini | 06/15/2017 -
Community
Gun Violence Epidemic Plagues North Philadelphia
“It’s unacceptable, and it’s intolerable.” Those were Representative Curtis Thomas’s words at a community meeting on Friday, June 9th, as he deplored a recent spike in gun violence, which has…
Max Weinstein | 06/15/2017