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Community in KensingtonMoffet Elementary Celebrates the Arts, Culture and the Kids With Al-Bustan’s Arab Arts After-School Program
In Arabic, al-bustan means “the garden.” For those at Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, the phrase has a symbolic value, reminiscent of their mission to garner awareness and appreciation for Arab…
Grace Shallow | 06/10/2016 -
Community in FishtownQ&A: Potential St. Laurentius Developer Comments on Theories Regarding His Plan for Historic Chrurch
St. Laurentius has been closed for more than two years now, but, at the moment, it still stands. What will eventually be made of the historic church and how long…
Shane English and Andrew Mark Corkery | 06/10/2016 -
CommunityNeighborhood Gardens Trust Will Be Hosting Community Gardens Day On June 18, Here’s How You Can Help
On Saturday, June 18, Neighborhood Gardens Trust (NGT) will be hosting Community Gardens Day from 10AM - 1PM. The NGT will be operating in affiliation with the City of Philadelphia…
Thomas Beck | 06/09/2016 -
Community in SharswoodWords at Play: North Philly Residents Enjoy a Block Party at the Cecil B. Moore Library
Residents of North Philadelphia were excited to bring their children to the Cecil B. Moore Library’s Words at Play Block Party Saturday, May 14. The goal of Words at Play…
Ruthann Alexander | 06/01/2016 -
A&E in FairmountFairmount Arts Crawl Coming This Weekend!
Philadelphia has quite the reputation when it comes to art history and the artistic community that has helped shape its past. Whether it’s the copious amount of murals adorning the…
Whitney Johnson | 06/01/2016 -
Community in FishtownResidents Gather at the Cpl. Charles J. Glenn III Memorial to Pay Tribute to Fallen Riverward Soldiers
“All present and accounted for,” the assembled veterans responded as John Lonergan solemnly recited the names of each of Fishtown’s fallen sons. Each name resonated in the damp, heavy air…
Shane English | 06/01/2016 -
Community in FishtownGhosts from Kensington’s Past: The Mutual Burial Grounds of Kensington Lie Dormant Beneath Fishtown
The ground beneath you holds more history than you know. Philadelphians that used to walk these neighborhoods more than 150 years ago are now buried under city streets. Most people…
Spencer Homan | 05/31/2016 -
Community in FishtownPlans for Adaire Schoolyard, Fishtown Rec and “Swimmo” Take Shape After Meeting
Public space improvements are currently in the works for Fishtown, as the Adaire Elementary schoolyard, the Fishtown Recreation Center, and the Lederer Pool, commonly referred to as the “Swimmo”, are…
Patrick Clark | 05/26/2016 -
Community in BrewerytownMore Than a Dream: Girard Dream Garden Blossoms In Budding Community
A garden blooms on Girard Avenue, hidden in plain sight. Across the street from the Aldi, below the inspiring faces of Martin Luther King Jr, Ella Baker, Frederick Douglas and…
Joe Palinsky | 05/25/2016 -
A&E in KensingtonWelcome to the Neighborhood: PFCU, Mural Arts Unveil New Public Work as a Tribute East
One year ago the Philadelphia Federal Credit Union (PFCU) announced a partnership with the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program and plans to commission a mural that would be emblematic of the…
Max Pulcini | 05/25/2016 -
Community in Strawberry MansionFREE LIBRARY FOCUS: Widener Branch In Strawberry Mansion Has Kids Living For the Library
Draped in a grey suit jacket, 15-year-old Musa Andrews stood in front of a room attempting to compete with the roar of children who had filed into rows of plastic…
Cindy Stansbury | 05/19/2016 -
Community in Fishtown26th District Honors Cops, Raises Money for Advisory Council at Annual Awards Banquet
On Friday, May 6, the 26th Police District held their 25th Annual Awards Banquet at the new SugarHouse Casino Event Center. This ticketed event raises money to benefit the 26th…
Ptah Gabrie | 05/16/2016