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Features in FrancisvillePAL Prom Boutique: Cozen Police Athletic League Outfits Local Teens for Prom
The Cozen Police Athletic League (PAL) Center in Francisville buzzed with life on Tuesday, March 21 as girls across Philadelphia searched for the perfect formal dress. The center held its…
Kaitlyn Moore | 03/29/2017 -
Education in FrancisvilleGirard College Students Inducted into National Honor Society
On Wednesday, January 11th, five Girard College students were inducted into the National Honor Society (NHS) during a ceremony in the school’s chapel. Dr. Loretta Sweet Jemmot, Drexel University’s…
Thomas Beck | 02/02/2017 -
News in FrancisvilleNorth Philadelphia Health System Files For Bankruptcy
As 2016 drew to a close, the North Philadelphia Health System (NPHS) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This does not necessarily mean that the NPHS will cease operations.…
Thomas Beck | 01/12/2017 -
Crime in FrancisvilleCar Vandalizations Plague Francisville, Fairmount
A recent string of car vandalizations have hit the neighborhoods of Francisville and Fairmount. According to Philly.com, Police are investigating a spree in which the windows of about two dozen…
Patrick Clark | 10/12/2016 -
Education in FrancisvilleNational Liberty Museum Hosts Year-end Celebration of Young Heroes Outreach Program at Girard College
Chants echoed throughout Girard College’s gymnasium on Saturday, June 4. The words “Young Heroes, thank you,” were just some of the chants that rang out as students and teachers from…
Danielle Nelson | 06/15/2016 -
Features in FrancisvilleGirard College Freshman Sets Records at State Track Championships
Thelma Davies was met with thunderous applause as she stood among her classmates in Girard College’s chapel on Wednesday, June 8. The ceremony was held to honor Davies for…
Patrick Clark | 06/15/2016 -
A&E in FrancisvilleRanch Records: Francisville Home to Cassette-Based Independent Label
Sam Rudich has been living in his house on Vineyard Street in Francisville for 6 years. “Honestly it was here and it was cheap. I’ve always liked it. I’ve watched…
Sean Kearney | 05/23/2016 -
Features in FrancisvilleKnow Your History: Stephen Girard and Girard College
Although the name “Girard” is commonly spoken in Philadelphia, the reason behind it is less known. Stephen Girard’s legacy is evident by Girard Avenue that spans almost 8 miles through…
Spencer Homan | 05/11/2016 -
Education in FrancisvilleStudents from Girard College Appear at Global Economic Forum
On Wednesday, April 27, the World Affairs Council of Girard College (2101 S. College Avenue) attended the Global Economic Forum at Temple University’s Fox School of Business. The Global Economic…
Grace Shallow | 05/10/2016 -
Community in FrancisvilleFrancisville Playground: A Multi-Faceted Resource to North Philly Residents
For 90 years the Francisville Playground has served as a focus for its community. With recreation amenities for toddlers through adults, it is used throughout the year by a broad…
Mark Brakeman | 05/09/2016 -
Features in FrancisvilleUhuru Furniture Providing Couches and Community in North Philly
For many people in Philadelphia, Ikea, Raymour & Flanigan and Ashley Furniture Stores are merely an afterthought. Instead, some turn to Uhuru Furniture Store at 832 N. Broad St., which…
Danielle Nelson | 05/06/2016 -
Community in FrancisvilleUrbanstead: Cultivating in an Urban Garden Setting
Tucked behind a gated community at the corner of Ridge Avenue and Wylie Street in the burgeoning Francisville section of lower North Philadelphia, the Francisville Urban Farm and Orchard doesn’t…
Jenna Tripke | 04/28/2016