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A&E in Olde Richmond
Memorial Mural: Greensgrow, St. Anne’s and Portside Arts Partner to Honor Late Community Leader
For the past 20 years, Greensgrow Farms has served the Olde Richmond neighborhood and its surrounding communities, providing fresh produce and community outreach. Last Saturday, Greensgrow partnered with St. Anne’s…
Steve Bohnel | 03/29/2017 -
Community in Olde Richmond
Mary’s Community Fund: Greensgrow Farms undertaking new project in memory of Mary Seton Corboy
For 20 years, Greensgrow Farms has worked to beautify Philadelphia and unite the members of the communities it serves through fresh produce and sustainable activities. In memory of its recently…
Thomas Beck | 03/01/2017 -
News in Olde Richmond
2 SUVs Fall Victim to Giant Sinkhole in Olde Richmond
It’s that time of the year again, folks. Over the weekend, two vehicles were swallowed up by a giant sinkhole caused by a water main break in Olde Richmond.…
Steve Bohnel | 01/11/2017 -
News in Olde Richmond
Portside Arts Unveil New Student- Designed Mural at St. Anne’s Senior Center
In August, Spirit News reported that a group of young artists visited St. Anne’s Senior Center (2607 E Cumberland St.) to finalize the design for a new mural. The…
Spirit Staff | 12/02/2016 -
Community in Olde Richmond
Crime Blocks: Olde Richmond Residents Discuss How to Avert Gun Violence Following Shooting
On November 7th, a teenager was fatally shot at the corner of Trenton and Firth in Olde Richmond. According to Dan Martino, a community organizer with the Olde Richmond Civic…
John Henry Scott | 11/30/2016 -
Family in Olde Richmond
Thank You, 26th Police District!
Anjelica Murat’s son, Brayden, 4, was having a bad day. After feeling sick the night before, Brayden had to be up early for school. His mother says that Brayden…
Spirit Staff | 10/12/2016 -
Community in Olde Richmond
UnTag ORCA: Civic Association is Fighting Graffiti, One Tag at a Time
A few months ago, Olde Richmond resident Chris Sherman noticed some graffiti on his block. He reported it to 311 and was surprised to find the offending tag gone within…
John Henry Scott | 09/14/2016 -
A&E in Olde Richmond
Portside Arts Center Summer Campers To Design New Mural For St. Anne’s Senior Center
A group of young artists visited St. Anne’s senior center on Friday to finalize the design for a new mural. The artists, a group of campers ages 8-12 from…
Shane English | 08/03/2016 -
News in Olde Richmond
Mugshot Diner Owner Donates to Local Youth Sports Teams
After the grand reopening of Mugshot Diner, owner Chris Voz gave 10 percent of the first week’s total earning to three local youth sports teams. The teams were selected by…
Spirit Staff | 06/22/2016 -
Community in Olde Richmond
Olde Richmond Town Watch Curbs Litters with New Neighborhood Cleanup Program
The Olde Richmond Town Watch (ORTW) is sweeping away the litter in their small neighborhood, said Dan Martino, the organizer of the cleaning crew. “Nothing beats knowing your neighbors,”…
Shane English | 06/15/2016 -
Features in Olde Richmond
The Local Lens
Cione Field at Lehigh and Aramingo used to be one of those special places where one could enjoy the gentle breezes of spring and summer while sitting on a bench…
Thom Nickels | 05/24/2016 -
Community in Olde Richmond
Friends of Cione, ORCA Discuss the Pros and Cons of a Roman Catholic-backed Field
The Friends of Cione Playground community organization is negotiating a deal with Roman Catholic High School to fund a new turf field at the park on Lehigh and Aramingo to…
John Henry Scott | 04/28/2016