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Community in Port RichmondPositive Images Group: Rizzo PAL Center Promotes Positive Lifestyles for Girls
The Police Athletic League (PAL) is known around Philadelphia for their involvement with the children of this city. Within each of the 18 PAL centers across the city are various…
Whitney Johnson | 03/24/2016 -
Community in FishtownPHOTOS: Friends of Penn Treaty Park Host Annual Easter Egg Hunt
On Saturday, March 19, The Friends of Penn Treaty hosted their annual Easter Egg Hunt. Sponsored by Johnny’s Hots and the Penn Treaty SSD, the event was free to all…
Roman Blazic | 03/23/2016 -
Community in KensingtonBalloons in the Grey Kensington Sky: Neighbors March to Remember Gunned Down Family and Friends
There is no denying that Philadelphia has a problem with gun violence. According to the Philadelphia Police Department’s crime maps and stats web page, 280 murders happened in the city…
Ptah Gabrie | 03/23/2016 -
Community in BrewerytownNo Stopping Us Now: Brewerytown Breast Cancer Survivor Takes Spotlight in “Survivor Love” Music Video
The chorus of “Ain’t No Stopping Us Now” rose above the din of jackpot winnings at the SugarHouse on Monday, March 7. A sea of first-year breast cancer survivors —…
Christina Schillaci | 03/21/2016 -
Community in HarrowgateProm Boutique: Young Ladies from Rizzo and Harrowgate PAL Centers Shop for Free Prom Attire
The line continually grew as teenage girls patiently waited in the dressing room for their chance in front of a mirror. When they finally did, many saw themselves adorned in…
Danielle Nelson | 03/18/2016 -
Community in FishtownFixer Fair: Philly Fixers Guild Teaches the Neighborhood to Tap Into its Maker Roots
One of the greatest factors of American society is convenience. Unfortunately, our quest for the best deal or the right item at the perfect time has left little room for…
Ptah Gabrie | 03/18/2016 -
Community in North CentralBacterial Meningitis: Local High School Student Dies After Contracting Infection
According to NBC10, a Philadelphia high school student died from a case of bacterial meningitis Tuesday morning. The 9th grade student, who has not yet been identified, attended George Washington…
Daniel Rainville | 03/17/2016 -
Community in Strawberry MansionStrawberry Mansion NAC/CDC: Preserving a Neighborhood’s Past While Investing In Its Future
For nearly ten years, two community organizations have worked together in Strawberry Mansion to make lives easier for residents and guide development so those lifestyles do not wither. The Neighborhood…
Mark Brakeman | 03/11/2016 -
Community in Port RichmondBlock Church: A Week of Community Service Projects Hosted by Local Church
The Block Church will be hosting a series of community service projects in Port Richmond and the adjacent neighborhoods from Saturday, March 19, through Saturday, March 26. Revive Week, as…
Thomas Beck | 03/11/2016 -
Community in FishtownSpirit Upcycling Art Competition a Success
On First Friday, March 4th, Spirit News hosted an Upcycled Art Competition at the Philadelphia Sculpture Gym where we challenged local artists to take old issues of our weekly newspaper…
Spirit Staff | 03/09/2016 -
Community in FishtownOPINION: An Open Letter To the (Possible) Future Owner/Developer of St. Laurentius Church Site
Leo Voloshin, First of all, I want to thank you for being the potential hero in what has been a pretty protracted and emotional journey to save this building. I…
Susan Feenan | 03/09/2016 -
Community in BrewerytownFaces of Penn’s Garden: Max Ochester, Brewerytown Beats
Max Ochester is the owner of Brewerytown Beats — a local record store that has been open at 2710 W. Girard Ave. for nine months. Ochester’s business used to be…
Thomas Weir | 03/07/2016