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Community in Northern Liberties
Orkney Park a Burst of Green Against Northern Liberties Tide of Construction
When Mitch Deighan and his partner Mike moved to North Orkney Street in 1979, Northern Liberties was nothing like the up and coming place it is today. “There were many…
Max Weinstein | 06/30/2017 -
Community in Fishtown
Could Proposed PWD Project Disturb the Dead? Neighbors of Palmer Burial Grounds Think So
Are there dead bodies under the sidewalk along the Palmer Street side of the Palmer Burial Grounds? That is the million dollar question that no one is sure of. When…
Ptah Gabrie | 06/29/2017 -
Community in Fishtown
New Playground Officially Opens at Penn Treaty Park
Penn Treaty Park’s new ADA accessible playground is complete, with a sparkling complement of slides, swings, and tunnels. The renovations are thanks to a coalition of the Riverwards community, particularly…
Max Weinstein | 06/21/2017 -
Community in Fishtown
PHOTOS: Palmer Cemetery Flag Retirement Ceremony
Last weekend, American Legion Elm Tree Post #88 retired American flags at Palmer Cemetery. The Sergeant-at-Arms leads the Honor Guard, which also includes the Jr. Vice Commander and the Sr.…
Roman Blazic | 06/15/2017 -
Community in Fishtown
PHOTOS: Fishtown FestivAle 2017
Part of Philadelphia Beer Week, FestivAle took over Frankford Ave. from Girard to Master Street from noon into the night. Food and beer was served, carnival games were played, and…
Max Pulcini | 06/15/2017 -
Community
Gun Violence Epidemic Plagues North Philadelphia
“It’s unacceptable, and it’s intolerable.” Those were Representative Curtis Thomas’s words at a community meeting on Friday, June 9th, as he deplored a recent spike in gun violence, which has…
Max Weinstein | 06/15/2017 -
Community
St. Adalbert To Host Celebration of Polish Culture
When current and former parishioners gather at St. Adalbert’s Annual Summer Festival, they come for its distinct “Polish-ness.” “People come for the Polish beer, they come for the Polish…
Ian Walker | 06/15/2017 -
Community in Kensington
A Greener Gateway: NKCDC Launches Revitalization Plan to Create a ‘Vibrant Entrance’ to 19134
Junior Rodriguez has lived on Coral Street in Kensington since 1991. But within just the last few years, he said he’s witnessed the most positive change he’s seen yet. “In…
Ian Walker | 06/15/2017 -
Community in Kensington
Cookin’ Out With the Kensington Football Team
So our favorite friend known as the weather has decided to throw us a few bones and get summer started a little early. And you know the saying, when…
Tyrell Walker | 06/15/2017 -
Community in Kensington
Philadelphia Firefighters Help Kensington Prevent Fires
Philadelphia firefighters installed fire alarms and educated residents about fire safety in Kensington on Friday, June 2. Firefighters went door-to-door on the 2500 block of North Water and…
Shealyn Kilroy | 06/08/2017 -
Community in Northern Liberties
Orange is the New Black: Liberty Lands Turns Orange for Gun Awareness
The perimeter of Liberty Lands was lined with vendors for the 2017 NoLibs Flea Market on Saturday, June 2. However, some didn’t come to buy or sell items; instead, they…
Shealyn Kilroy | 06/08/2017 -
Community in Port Richmond
State Rep John Taylor to Host Kids Safety Fair at Cione Rec
State Representative John Taylor is gearing up to host a Kids Health and Safety Fair this Saturday, June 10th, at noon, to provide a “one-location, one-stop [shop]” for parents and…
Max Weinstein | 06/08/2017