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Community in North Central
North Philadelphia Black Biz Directory unveiled at Beech Interplex
On May 8th, the first iteration of the “North Philadelphia Black Biz Directory” was unveiled at the Beech Interplex at 15th Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue. The release was…
Patrick Clark | 05/15/2017 -
A&E in North Central
MOVIE REVIEWS: Short Reviews of Films Playing at 1600 N. Broad Street
Logan According to Hugh Jackman, "Logan" will be his last outing as Wolverine. If that is in fact the case, he's going out on quite the high. In the titular…
Dan O'Neil | 03/08/2017 -
Education in North Central
Read Across America: Local Fathers Read to Students to Encourage Literacy
Last Wednesday, the Frederick Douglass 100 Men of Color read to students at Frederick Douglass Mastery Charter School to celebrate Read Across America Week. Sponsored by the National Education Association,…
Ruthann Alexander | 03/08/2017 -
A&E in North Central
MOVIE REVIEWS: Short Reviews of Films Playing at 1600 N. Broad Street
John Wick: Chapter 2 A few years after the events of the original John Wick, “Chapter 2” picks up with the notoriously deadly and secretive hitman known as John Wick…
Dan O'Neil | 02/22/2017 -
Community in North Central
“Viva Fidel!”: The Church of the Advocate Hosts Tribute to Deceased Cuban Revolutionary
Chants of “Viva Fidel!” rang out in the gymnasium of the Church of the Advocate at 1801 Diamond St. this past Saturday at a tribute event for deceased Cuban…
Ruthann Alexander | 02/02/2017 -
Education in North Central
Councilman Derek Green Gives Away 15 Bikes to Outstanding KIPP Students
On December 17th, 2016, Councilman Derek Green gave away 15 bikes to students who have displayed outstanding behavior and academics at KIPP Philadelphia Schools, located at 2539 N. 16th…
Patrick Clark | 01/12/2017 -
A&E in North Central
MOVIE REVIEWS: Short Reviews of Films Playing at 1600 N. Broad Street
Fences If you didn’t know that Denzel Washington’s latest film, “Fences”, was an adaptation of a play, then within the first ten minutes, you’ll probably get that idea. For…
Dan O'Neil | 01/06/2017 -
Education in North Central
The Gift of Voice: Mighty Writers North Changing Lives One Workshop at a Time
Do you remember how in your grade school years you were given the opportunity to process the experiences of your young life in such a way that it contributed…
Sean Barrett | 01/06/2017 -
A&E in North Central
MOVIE REVIEWS: Short Reviews of Films Playing at 1600 N Broad Street (December 14, 2016)
Collateral Beauty When Howard (Will Smith)’s life falls apart, his coworkers concoct a plan to try and put it back together. Their plan is to hire three actors (Helen Mirren, Keira…
Dan O'Neil | 12/19/2016 -
Features in North Central
Power From the Pews: Shiloh Apostolic Temple
As one approaches Shiloh Apostolic Temple, the white wrought-iron gate swings softly in the wind. Shadows of leaves from the tree sprout out of the sidewalk in front. The…
Jordyn Cordner | 12/14/2016 -
A&E in North Central
Freedom Theatre Alumni Coalition Speaks Out Against Current Direction
Inside the 50 year-old institution, the 6:30PM showing of “Black Nativity” went on. Outside the theater, patrons and members of the Alumni Coalition of New Freedom Theatre gathered to…
Kaitlyn Moore | 12/07/2016 -
Education in North Central
Hope Partnership for Education Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of New Quint Learning Center
Hope Partnership for Education hosted a ribbon cutting for the Quint Learning Center, a newly renovated learning area and library opened in Hope’s Education Center (2601 N 11th St.).…
Spirit Staff | 12/02/2016