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Community in Northern LibertiesN. 5th Street Update: Residents and Civic Associations React to New Speed Cushions in Northern Liberties
For years, North 5th Street, from Spring Garden to up past Lehigh, has been hostile territory to anyone outside of the relative safety of a motor vehicle. Two lanes…
John Henry Scott | 08/31/2016 -
CommunityLOCAL OPINION: How Have You Been Holding Up In the Summer Heat?
We ask community members how they’ve been holding up in the summer heat. Here's what they told us: Sterling Pennington: “I love the weather now but I’ve always been a…
Patrick Clark | 08/25/2016 -
Community in KensingtonNorris Square Neighborhood Project Hosts Youth Art Showcase Centered on Homelessness
The Norris Square Neighborhood Project (NSNP) recently hosted a youth art showcase, titled "With + Without Youth" in Kensington’s Las Parcelas Garden. The showcase, which featured silkscreen artwork, homemade…
Michael Hanisco | 08/25/2016 -
Community in FishtownPHOTOS: Fishtown AC Alumni Return to Hetzell’s For Annual Softball Game
On Saturday, August 13, under the blazing sun and oppressive heat, current and former Fishtown AC ball players came to Hetzell’s Field to play in the 15th annual Fishtown…
Max Pulcini | 08/17/2016 -
CommunityPA State Rep. Donna Bullock’s Fight For Fair Chance Housing Legislation
In July, 195th PA District Rep. Donna Bullock hosted a Democratic Policy Committee hearing on Fair Chance Housing legislation. The hearing was co-chaired by House Democratic Policy Chairman Mike…
Ptah Gabrie | 08/17/2016 -
A&EParks on Tap: Traveling Beer Garden to Pop Up in Fishtown and Port Richmond
Summer beer gardens have been popping up across the city in increasing numbers in recent years — and a dozen more will be making the rounds in the coming…
Jen Colletta | 08/17/2016 -
Community in North CentralShoot Hoops, Not Guns: Local Basketball Tournament Held to Promote Community Peace
“Shoot Hoops, Not Guns” was the slogan for a basketball tournament hosted at the Cecil B. Moore Recreation Center, Saturday, with a mission to promote community peace. The tournament…
Ruthann Alexander | 08/12/2016 -
Community in FairmountFriends of Bache-Martin: Creating Community and Educational Enrichment in Fairmount
In a city where kids enroll in “lotteries” in hopes of attending a charter school, Nina Liou thinks every child should attend their neighborhood’s public school. “[Public education]…
Grace Shallow | 08/10/2016 -
A&E in Olde RichmondPortside 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 -
Community“Mothers of the Movement” and Philadelphia Coalition for REAL Justice Voice Need for Reform Inside and Outside of DNC
On Tuesday, July 26, the "Mothers of the Movement" and Philadelphia Coalition for REAL Justice separately stepped into the spotlight to share their path to a more just future.…
Shane English, Bob Stewart, Bob Burton and Natalie Piserchio | 08/03/2016 -
A&E in FishtownPatriotism and Pride: Drag Bingo at Fishtown’s Quirkiest Church
Last Saturday's bingo night at the Church of the Atonement (1542 E. Montgomery Ave.) was not typical church social/bingo night. [caption id="attachment_10526" align="aligncenter" width="900"] Church of the Atonement Entrance…
Megan Matuzak | 07/27/2016 -
A&E in Cecil B. MooreJazz on the Ave: Jazz Musical Festival Celebrating Its 10th Year at Broad and Cecil B. Moore
Saturday, July 30th will be the aluminum anniversary of the “Jazz on the Ave” Musical Festival when Beech Community Services hosts the tenth annual event. Between Broad and 17th Street,…
Spencer Homan | 07/27/2016