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Community in Northern LibertiesLocal Library Open Doors, Some Want Them Closed
THIS STORY IS PART OF AN ONGOING SERIES ABOUT THE EFFECT OF METHADONE TREATMENT ON INDIVIDUALS AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD. PART I GAVE AN OVERVIEW OF METHADONE TREATMENT AND THE GOLDMAN CLINIC; PART…
Bob Stewart | 01/28/2015 -
CommunityPhiladelphia Police Demonstrate Body Worn Cameras for Media
Police officers have few body cameras and even fewer answers– so far. Officers from the nearby 22nd Police District demonstrated their new body cameras for the media. There are six…
Bob Stewart | 12/17/2014 -
Community in FishtownChristmas in the Riverwards
The holiday season is in full effect in the neighborhoods with plenty of cheer all across the community. On Wed., December 10, Santa Claus will join Rizzo PAL Adopt-a-Center Partners,…
Roman Blazic | 12/17/2014 -
Community in FishtownCity Council President Darrell Clarke Joins Local Seniors At Fair
Last Tuesday, the Shissler Recreation Center in Fishtown hosted the Golden Life Senior Fair. The event aimed to connect local senior citizens with a variety of non-profits and City service…
Joshua Albert | 12/17/2014 -
A&E in FishtownArtist-Educators and Adaire School Students Continue to Collaborate With New Fishtown Mural
On Tues., December 2 around 20 volunteers from the corporate headquarters of Anthropologie joined students from Alexander Adaire K-8 elementary school to help with a mural arts project. When finished,…
Joshua Albert | 11/26/2014 -
Community in Port RichmondThe Block Church Plans Thanksgiving for 200
Thanksgiving Eve, the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving is known to be a huge party night. The clubs are packed with college kids home for a long weekend, the local bars…
Patty-Pat Kozlowski | 11/19/2014 -
Community in Northern LibertiesA Neighborhood Reconciles It’s Past and Future
THIS STORY IS PART OF AN ONGOING SERIES ABOUT THE EFFECT OF METHADONE TREATMENT ON INDIVIDUALS AND THE NEIGHBORHOOD. PART II EXAMINED THE RAMONITA DE RODRIGUEZ LIBRARY; PART III TOOK A CLOSE…
Bob Stewart | 11/12/2014 -
Community in FishtownWhat Will Happen to St. Laurentius? Debate Continues Between Archdiocese, Parishioners, Contractors, and now, the Vatican.
Over the course of the past month, a long-standing church in Fishtown has been inching ever so close to potentially seeing its final days. St. Laurentius (1608 E. Berks Street)…
Andrew Mark Corkery | 10/29/2014 -
Community in FishtownWhat Will Happen to St. Laurentius? Debate Continues Between Leaders
By Andrew Corkery Over the course of the past month, a long-standing church in Fishtown has been inching ever so close to potentially seeing its final days. St. Laurentius (1608…
Andrew Mark Corkery | 10/29/2014 -
Community in Port RichmondEPA to Provide Free Soil and Blood Testing For Residents: Agency looks to educate on lead exposure prevention
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to check levels of lead in the soil of our area free of charge, due in large part to the history of…
Bob Stewart | 10/22/2014 -
Community in FishtownBenefit for Moon Mullen: Community Rallies Around Ailing Fishtowner
Many recognize Moon Mullen as the friendly face selling tee shirts outside of Wilson’s Check Cashing on the corner of Girard and Susquehanna Avenues on early weekend mornings. In need…
Max Pulcini | 10/15/2014 -
Community in Port RichmondCommunity Group Update: Friends of Cione
Persistence is a quality some organizations lack. They strike up a seemingly great idea for a seemingly great cause, rally together and dream up big plans. But when push comes…
Max Pulcini | 10/01/2014