By Jordyn Cordner
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Crime in PoplarRep. Curtis Thomas Speaks Out Following Last Week’s Triple Homicide
On Monday, April 3, students at St. Malachy, a North Philadelphia school serving children from preschool to grade 8, went into lockdown just as school was letting out. …
Jordyn Cordner | 04/13/2017 -
A&EMUSIC ROW: Local Hardcore Band Jesus Piece
Aaron Heard, vocalist of rising Philadelphia hardcore band Jesus Piece, loves his neighborhood and the Philadelphia music scene, which he says is a stark contrast to scenes around the…
Jordyn Cordner | 02/10/2017 -
FeaturesMayor Kenney Responds to President Trump’s Travel Ban Executive Orders
President Trump has had quite a bit to say about immigration and crime this week and Mayor Jim Kenney is having absolutely none of it. Trump’s recent call…
Jordyn Cordner | 02/01/2017 -
Real EstatePenn’s Garden Development News (December 7, 2016)
Sharswood Last Wednesday, the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA), elected officials and residents of North Philadelphia celebrated the completion of a 57-unit development project in Sharswood near the intersection of…
Thomas Beck and Jordyn Cordner | 12/07/2016 -
Real EstateRiverwards Development News (December 7, 2016)
Port Richmond BMK Homes, a subsidiary of the River Wards Group, is constructing a 12-unit development project at 2517 East Cambria Street. Construction is still in progress; the homes…
Thomas Beck and Jordyn Cordner | 12/07/2016 -
Family in FishtownMEN CAN: Lutheran Settlement House Hold Rally Against Domestic Violence
On Wednesday, October 5th, in Center City’s Board Game Art Park at 15th Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard, public officials gathered in collaboration with performers and staff for…
Jordyn Cordner | 10/13/2016 -
DNC 2016 in Temple UniversityStronger Together: Hillary Clinton Holds Rally at Temple University Following DNC
With the conclusion of the Democratic National Convention at the Wells Fargo Center, Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine began their cross-country tour to appeal to voters before the November…
Spencer Homan and Jordyn Cordner | 08/03/2016 -
Features in PoplarB’ella Ballerina: Where Every Ballerina is Beautiful, Inside and Out
When I arrive early at a small studio space at 1124 Buttonwood Street, I’m greeted by owner Roneisha Smith-Davis, a lifelong dancer-turned-studio-director. She’s very busy when I enter, answering…
Jordyn Cordner | 07/28/2016 -
Family in FairmountTOMORROW: Kidchella Concert Coming to Smith Memorial Playground
For youngsters who are ready to rock, Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse will be hosting an event on Friday, July 15th: The 3rd annual Kidchella, an annual children’s concert. “[Kidchella]…
Jordyn Cordner | 07/14/2016 -
Features in Temple UniversityBerning Down The House: Sanders Campaign Office Opens on Diamond St.
The inside of the former Diamond Hot Yoga studio at 1000 Diamond Street is gutted, chalked, painted, and decorated with white paper flames. The mirrors remain along the back wall,…
Jordyn Cordner | 04/15/2016 -
Features in FrancisvilleSt. Joseph’s Hospital Closing, Close to 700 Jobs to be Eliminated
According to CBS Philly, a consolidation move by North Philadelphia Health System (NPHS) will leave about 700 people jobless. NPHS announced the closure of St. Joseph’s Hospital months ago and…
Jordyn Cordner | 02/29/2016 -
A&ESo Different, So Appealing: Pop Art Collection Comes to PMA
According to Philly.com, the Philadelphia Museum of Art has unveiled a massive exhibit called “International Pop,” which will highlight works from the worldwide phenomenon that is pop art. [caption id="attachment_7871"…
Jordyn Cordner | 02/29/2016