Mural Arts Program
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Profiles in KensingtonMeet the Community Liaison of Philadelphia’s Al-Aqsa Islamic Society
Adab Ibrahim, Community Liaison for Philadelphia’s Al-Aqsa Islamic Society, was already seated at ReAnimator Coffee in Kensington when I arrived. With three children (all at Temple University), a busy…
Jacquie Mahon | 06/01/2017 -
A&ESpring Garden Street Bridge Mural Dedicated Near Art Museum
Vibrant, colorful tulips stretch across 94 five-by-ten foot aluminum panels on the Spring Garden Street Bridge, filling up more than 6,000 square feet. [caption id="attachment_15569" align="alignnone" width="900"] /Patrick Clark[/caption] It’s…
Steve Bohnel | 05/23/2017 -
Features in Spring GardenGirl Scout Mural: Lost to Construction on New Mixed-Use Project
Philadelphia’s murals are internationally recognized and locally beloved, but they don’t last forever. The city has seen many murals lost when new buildings are constructed, and now another work of…
Jordyn Cordner | 01/21/2016 -
A&E in KensingtonStar Wards: The Force is Strong With This South Kensington Mural
In “Star Wars: A New Hope”, Jedi Knight Obi Wan Kenobi explains to Luke Skywalker that "the lightsaber was an elegant weapon for a more civilized age." Art too is…
Thomas Weir | 12/02/2015 -
A&E in FishtownThe Fillmore and Mural Arts Paint Picture of Fishtown’s “Past, Present and Future”
Last Wednesday, November 18th, The Fillmore (29 E Allen St.) partnered with the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program for the “Past, Present, and Future” unveiling ceremony, which included a…
Thomas Weir | 11/25/2015 -
Community in KensingtonThe Trail is Illuminated!
Light Columns Unveiled at Columbia & Girard as a Beacon for Penn Treaty Park If you have driven down Girard Avenue over the past couple weeks, you may have noticed…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 06/27/2012 -
Community in FishtownPhilly Portholes Project Calls For Neighbors To Help Tell Riverward History
There has been a lot of talk for decades about connecting Philadelphia residents to their waterfront. With a slugging national economy, Philadelphia is a surprisingly stable city. Since most of…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 04/18/2012 -
Community in Kensington
Community Benefits from Special Services District
Penn Treaty Special Services Department or (PTSSD) is an organization formed under a Community Benefits Agreement with the SugarHouse Casino to award grants to local organizations that give back to…
Abigail Saunders | 09/28/2011 -
Features in FishtownThe Port is Underwater
Philadelphia is a culturally rich and diverse city, which prides itself on the artistic expression it inspires. Considering the growing number of collegiate art programs, the Avenue of the Arts,…
Daniel Dorr | 07/20/2011 -
Education in KensingtonEagles Join Local Students at Moffet School
Eagles Youth Partnership (EYP) and the Philadelphia Eagles Football Club teamed up with the John Moffet Elementary School on Oxford Street in Kensington on Wednesday, June 8 for the Eagles…
Spirit Staff | 06/22/2011