By John Henry Scott
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Community in Port Richmond
Locals Keep Meaning of Memorial Day Alive at Port Richmond Veterans Park
There’s something of a mystery surrounding a Vietnam War Memorial in Port Richmond. For years, American Legion Post 152 took care of the small parcel of land on the…
Max Weinstein and John Henry Scott | 05/24/2017 -
Politics
Jack O’Neill: Fresh Face Brings Fresh Ideas to the Primary With Last Minute Campaign
Jack O’Neill is the most recent candidate to enter to race for Philadelphia District Attorney, having formally declared his intention to run in the middle of March. Born in Philadelphia…
John Henry Scott | 05/09/2017 -
Education
United Academics: Local Adjuncts Labor Union Seeks Rights for Non-Tenured Professors
Anna Neighbor is an adjunct professor, a job title with surprisingly low visibility despite accounting for more than 50 percent of instructional staff appointments in higher education. The distinction between…
John Henry Scott | 03/29/2017 -
Community
Mayor Kenney Looks to Strengthen the City’s Commitment to Pre-K With Local Community
On March 16th, Mayor Jim Kenney sat down with prekindergarten providers, teachers and parents for a roundtable discussion at the R.W. Brown Community Center at 8th and Cecil B.…
John Henry Scott | 03/24/2017 -
Community
Philly.com Looking For Community to Help With Lead Investigation
In late October 2016, Philly.com began a series of investigative articles that addressed the issue of high rates of lead poisoning throughout Philadelphia. With the nation focused on the crisis…
John Henry Scott | 03/16/2017 -
Politics
Joe Khan Meets with Community as DA Race Heats Up
“We need to pursue a broader vision of justice which treats people as people whether they’ve been affected by the justice system as witness, victim, or defendant,” Joe Khan said…
John Henry Scott | 03/15/2017 -
Features in Fishtown
Lock It Up: Fishtown’s Bike-and-Beans, Clean Air Council Collaborate to Bring New Artistic Bike Racks to N. Front Street
If we can continue to believe in facts and statistics, for the moment at least, bicycle ridership in Philadelphia continues to grow. It is up about half of a percentage…
John Henry Scott | 03/08/2017 -
Community in Fishtown
Groundbreaking News at Adaire: Unique Partnership Between City Departments and Nonprofits Kicks Off New Schoolyard Project at Fishtown School
On February 21, 2017, the Alexander Adaire School at East Thompson and Palmer Streets hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new green schoolyard project. The project is part of a…
John Henry Scott | 03/01/2017 -
Community in Fishtown
Unparalleled Problem? A Cursory Overview of and Debate on the Systemic Issues With the Current Permit Parking System
Parking can be difficult in Fishtown. With the influx of new residents comes an influx of new cars — sometimes multiple cars per person — and every car needs a…
John Henry Scott | 02/22/2017 -
Features
Philadelphia City Rowing: Local Club Brings Sport of Rowing to North Philly Teens
The sport of rowing (also known as crew) is not usually associated with inner-city schools. Rowing is not the most accessible sport when compared to, say, basketball or football.…
John Henry Scott | 01/11/2017 -
A&E in Kensington
Kamihira Gallery: Local Artist Opens Eponymous Art Gallery on Frankford Ave.
This fall, local artist Toshiro Kamihira opened his eponymous art gallery at 2527 Frankford Ave., across the street from the Quick Stop. The Kamihira gallery is an extension of…
John Henry Scott | 01/06/2017 -
Community
Tips to Weatherize This Winter
The utility bill conundrum: as soon winter sets in and you get used to paying a lower electric bill, finally free from long summer months of running the air…
John Henry Scott | 01/05/2017