By Daniel Rainville
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Community in Strawberry MansionMayor Kenney Helps Kick Off Spring in Strawberry Mansion
Mayor Jim Kenney was at hand in Strawberry Mansion last weekend to help kickoff Philly’s 9th Annual Spring Cleanup. The daylong event, put on by the Philadelphia Streets Department, was…
Daniel Rainville | 04/22/2016 -
Community in North CentralAfter implosion, Miller Memorial Baptist Remains
According to PlanPhilly, after the implosion of the Norman Blumberg Apartments last Saturday, a nearby church now looks to the future. Miller Memorial Baptist, located on North 22nd Street since…
Daniel Rainville | 04/04/2016 -
Community in BrewerytownRoute 49: SEPTA Proposes New Bus Line
According to PlanPhilly, one of SEPTA’s five new proposals for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017 could ease travel into burgeoning University City. Route 49 would run from Brewerytown…
Daniel Rainville | 04/04/2016 -
A&EArt, Music and Free Booze: April First Friday Rundown
It’s that time of the month again — First Friday is here! Now that the weather is right and spring is in bloom, here are a few events to get…
Daniel Rainville | 03/30/2016 -
Health in BrewerytownLocal Fitness Program Plans Studio in Brewerytown
According to Philly Mag, Fit Academy — an outdoor bootcamp-style fitness program — is bringing its services to a new brick-and-mortar fitness studio in Brewerytown this summer. Trainer Osayi Osunde…
Daniel Rainville | 03/25/2016 -
Community in North CentralBacterial Meningitis: Local High School Student Dies After Contracting Infection
According to NBC10, a Philadelphia high school student died from a case of bacterial meningitis Tuesday morning. The 9th grade student, who has not yet been identified, attended George Washington…
Daniel Rainville | 03/17/2016 -
Features in FairmountiPHO: Vietnamese Restaurant Lands in Fairmount
Old Blue Cat BYO in Fairmount is now a new Vietnamese restaurant. According to CBSPhilly, what was once the Latin BYOB Blue Cat is now home to iPHO, Fairmount Avenue’s…
Daniel Rainville | 03/14/2016 -
News in FrancisvilleFrancisville Rezoning Bill Postponed
According to Curbed Philly, the City Planning Commission voted on February 16 to temporarily suspend consideration on a zoning bill that would designate land for single-family use and workforce housing.…
Daniel Rainville | 03/07/2016 -
Community in Strawberry MansionStrawberry Mansion Alumni Association Holds Staff Appreciation Luncheon
The Strawberry Mansion Alumni Association, in conjunction with Izzard Community Partners, held a teacher and staff appreciation luncheon at the high school on Wednesday, February 17th. The event was attended…
Daniel Rainville | 02/26/2016 -
Crime in Port RichmondFive busted in Port Richmond Drug Raid
According to Metro, Philadelphia narcotics officers busted a group of drug dealers in Port Richmond last Friday. The Narcotics Unit was investigating the area around the 2300 block of East…
Daniel Rainville | 02/03/2016 -
Crime in KensingtonPolice Search for Double Homicide Suspect
On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Police department released the identity of the suspect wanted in a triple shooting (double homicide) that occurred earlier this month in Kensington. Police have identified Ativa…
Daniel Rainville | 01/28/2016 -
Crime in Temple UniversityVandals Wreck Temple Gym
On Saturday night, gym 143 at Temple University’s Pearson Hall was broken into and vandalized. According to State of Philly, several mirrors were smashed along with a television, and wall…
Daniel Rainville | 01/14/2016