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Community in KensingtonNKCDC Partnering Up With Delaware Valley Green Building Council For a Greener Frankford Avenue Corridor
For some, first impressions are everything. When one enters the Kensington neighborhood or the neighborhoods along the Lehigh Viaduct, they’re met with vacant lots and dilapidated infrastructure. It’s an…
Shealyn Kilroy | 04/03/2017 -
Community in Port Richmond13th Annual Ladies of Port Richmond Breakfast Fundraiser a Success
For the past thirteen years, the Ladies of Port Richmond have been holding events throughout the year for breast cancer awareness. At the end of each year, the Ladies…
Shealyn Kilroy | 03/31/2017 -
Community in FishtownFishtown Fishing Derby
The Friends of Penn Treaty Park hosted the Fishtown Fishing Derby last Saturday. Jason Gianmarco claimed First Prize with a 24” Catfish. [caption id="attachment_14702" align="aligncenter" width="900"] Jason Gianmarco…
Roman Blazic | 03/30/2017 -
Community in Northern LibertiesBrotherly Love: NoLibs Neighbor Gives a Man and His Dog a Second Chance
Sekou greets me at the front door of a modest row home on Cantrell Street in South Philadelphia. He’s dressed in gray sweats and red du-rag. He looks tired, but…
Michael Hanisco | 03/29/2017 -
Community in KensingtonA Beacon of Porch Light: New Community Space Offers Service to Kensington
Sam Woods Thomas understands the stereotype that certain parts of Kensington receive. “Most of the people you see walking Kensington Avenue, frankly, are not here to shop,” said Thomas,…
Steve Bohnel | 03/29/2017 -
A&E in FishtownHere’s Your Chance to Have Your Artwork Adorn the Fishtown Rec
The City of Philadelphia’s Percent for Art Program — through the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (OACCE) — has announced a $37,000 competition to commission a site-specific…
James Rennie | 03/27/2017 -
CommunityMayor Kenney Looks to Strengthen the City’s Commitment to Pre-K With Local Community
On March 16th, Mayor Jim Kenney sat down with prekindergarten providers, teachers and parents for a roundtable discussion at the R.W. Brown Community Center at 8th and Cecil B.…
John Henry Scott | 03/24/2017 -
Community in Strawberry MansionEye on Parks: Parks and Recreation Commission Hosts Public Meeting at Mander Recreation Center
On Monday, March 20th, the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Commission hosted its second public meeting of the year at Mander Recreation Center (2140 N. 33rd St.) in Strawberry Mansion. …
Thomas Beck | 03/22/2017 -
CommunityShoot Basketballs Not People: Local Youth Recreation Organization Fights Neighborhood Violence with Mentorship
When Garry Mills lost a friend to gun violence, he realized it was time to do something to help the youth in his community. He responded by forming a nonprofit…
Ruthann Alexander | 03/22/2017 -
CommunityPhilly.com Looking For Community to Help With Lead Investigation
In late October 2016, Philly.com began a series of investigative articles that addressed the issue of high rates of lead poisoning throughout Philadelphia. With the nation focused on the crisis…
John Henry Scott | 03/16/2017 -
CommunityNorth Philadelphia Activist Starts Civic Engagement Lecture Series
Last Saturday morning in the basement of Berean Presbyterian Church at North Broad and Diamond Streets, about a dozen people re-learned how separation of powers shape our federal government’s structure.…
Steve Bohnel | 03/15/2017 -
CommunityFelix Torres-Colon Named New Director of the NKCDC
The following press release was sent to Spirit News by the NKCDC The New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) has named Felix Torres-Colon as its next executive director. Torres-Colon…
Spirit Staff | 03/15/2017