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EducationA New Start at St. Malachy: Reborn Community School Introducing New Programs and Opportunity to Neighborhood
“Yet” is the most important vocabulary word for Brittany Leight to teach her classroom of first grade students. “I want to let them know they can’t do everything…
Grace Shallow | 11/03/2016 -
Features in BridesburgQ&A With John Taylor, Incumbent Candidate for for Pa. State Rep of the 177th District
State Representative John Taylor (R) has served the 177th District for 32 years and in a city like Philadelphia, a seat held by a Republican says something about being…
Ptah Gabrie | 11/03/2016 -
Features in Temple UniversityTemple Health’s Block-By-Block Initiative Striving to Improve Community Health in North Philly
For many universities situated in inner cities, research studies are a means of strengthening its struggling relationships with neighboring communities via its donor networks. Temple University, an “urban…
Payne Schroeder | 10/28/2016 -
Community in Cecil B. MooreMillion Moms: Solidarity March Against Gun Violence and Police Brutality Held in North Philly
Thousands of mothers and families shut down the southbound lanes of North Broad Street on Sunday, October 16th to march in solidarity against gun violence and police brutality. The…
Ruthann Alexander | 10/26/2016 -
Features in KensingtonNew Soccer Facility Open in the Neighborhood
A new state-of the-art soccer facility made its debut at 3718 Jasper Street, between Castor Avenue and Buckius Street, last Wednesday, October 19th. Construction of the facility was made possible…
Tim McCloskey | 10/26/2016 -
EducationLocal Schools Represented at Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia Citywide School Fair at Girard College
Ivy McDaniels sees a “tremendous” need for families in Philadelphia to be exposed to more educational options. McDaniels is the communications director for the Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia…
Grace Shallow | 10/26/2016 -
A&E in KensingtonGetting To Know S. Douglas Matlaga, Founder of Green Hill Art Services
It is an unassuming Kensington entryway with the building number spray-painted across a blue metal door. But it opens to the sweet smell of lumber and a vast expanse…
Jacquie Mahon | 10/26/2016 -
Community in FishtownAdaire Home & School Association Organizes “Walk-A-Thon” To Benefit Health and Wellness Classes
The sun was shining down on the streets of Fishtown on Sunday, October 23rd as parents, teachers and students alike all came together for the first ever “walk-a-thon” organized by…
James Rennie | 10/26/2016 -
Community in BrewerytownBrewFair 2016: Neighborhood Celebration Pops Up on West Girard During Love Your Avenue Week
Despite less than ideal weather, dozens of local residents and vendors came out for Saturday’s third-annual BrewFair at 27th Street and West Girard Avenue in Brewerytown. Hosted by State…
Ruthann Alexander | 10/26/2016 -
Community in Northern LibertiesNorthern Liberties Neighbors Association Celebrates 40 Years, Unveils Plans For New Rec Pavillion
In the 1970s, Northern Liberties was a neighborhood in transition. The breweries and factories that once sustained the area were on their way to permanently closing their doors. Many…
Ptah Gabrie | 10/26/2016 -
Features in FishtownURBAN BIRDING: The Famous Fishtown Hawks
Last December, if you remember, was unseasonably warm. Irises and roses were blooming, but the sun was setting at 4:30PM. Everything had taken on a surreal edge, so, I…
Gianna Farrell | 10/21/2016 -
A&E in KensingtonPhiladelphia, Goddamn: Conrad Benner’s Latest Exhibit Humanizes Politics With Art
Individual expression is Conrad Benner’s solution to “take back the public space.” “By it’s definition, we all own [the public space], but we don’t all own the messages…
Grace Shallow | 10/21/2016