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People of Penn’s Garden: JJ Pospiech, Director of the Francisville Playground
As regular users of the Francisville Playground are eager for the warmer weather that brings with it a wealth of activities for the park’s busy season, the playground’s new…
Mark Brakeman | 06/15/2016 -
Features in FrancisvilleGirard College Freshman Sets Records at State Track Championships
Thelma Davies was met with thunderous applause as she stood among her classmates in Girard College’s chapel on Wednesday, June 8. The ceremony was held to honor Davies for…
Patrick Clark | 06/15/2016 -
Education in KensingtonEvery Tooth Counts: St. Christopher’s Foundation Launches Ronald McDonald Mobile Dental Unit
As part of the Every Tooth Counts Campaign, St. Christopher’s Foundation for Children launched a Ronald McDonald Mobile Dental Unit on Wednesday at 1750 N. Front St. in Kensington.…
Ruthann Alexander | 06/15/2016 -
Features in FishtownKnow Your History! A.J. Reach, His Influence on Fishtown and Major League Baseball
Last Thursday, the Phillies selected Mickey Moniak with the first pick of the MLB Draft. While Mickey (great baseball name) represents the future of the Phillies franchise, we’re going…
Spencer Homan | 06/15/2016 -
Features in Strawberry MansionMovin’ On Up: Eastern Lofts Ribbon Cutting Signals New Development in North Philly
[caption id="attachment_9756" align="aligncenter" width="900"] /All Photos by Patrick Clark[/caption] In Strawberry Mansion, where affordable housing with onsite childcare and retail space is rare, Mosaic Development Partners has unveiled Eastern Lofts,…
Ruthann Alexander | 06/15/2016 -
Community in Port RichmondMeatballs, Sinatra and “Orange Crush”: Mother of Divine Grace’s Italian Festival
Philadelphia is marked by the various cultures and people scattered throughout each of its neighborhoods. In Port Richmond, the neighborhood is noted for its large Polish and Irish communities. But…
Madison Hall | 06/15/2016 -
Community in FishtownPHOTOS: Fishtown’s Annual FestivAle Returned to Frankford Avenue
On Saturday, June 11 local residents gather along Frankford Avenue for the 5th Annual Fishtown FestivAle. The street festival celebrating beer, food and the neighborhood occurs each year during Philly…
Roman Blazic and Michael Klusek | 06/15/2016 -
Community in Olde RichmondOlde Richmond Town Watch Curbs Litters with New Neighborhood Cleanup Program
The Olde Richmond Town Watch (ORTW) is sweeping away the litter in their small neighborhood, said Dan Martino, the organizer of the cleaning crew. “Nothing beats knowing your neighbors,”…
Shane English | 06/15/2016 -
A&E in Strawberry MansionA&E: The Dell Music Center’s Summer Schedule
The Dell Music Center’s Essence of Entertainment Concert Season will commence on Thursday, July 7 with platinum-selling R&B singers Jaheim, Monica and Lyfe Jennings. Below are several other artists scheduled…
Thomas Beck | 06/13/2016 -
Features in KensingtonSteak & Shake: Simple Yet Satisfying
There are a lot famous places in the city that serve authentic Philadelphia cheesesteaks. Steak & Shake, located at 2573 Frankford Ave., is one of those places. Steak & Shakes…
Michael Antonio Castaneda | 06/13/2016 -
Features in FishtownPhilly Tree People Launch Pruning Club in the Riverwards
After noticing the lack of trees lining neighborhood streets, Nykia Perez and her two friends, Dina Richman and Jacelyn Blank, decided to dedicate their time to organizing and maintaining tree…
Madison Hall | 06/13/2016 -
A&E in FishtownArt Dept. Welcomes Philadelphia Comedy Troupe for Weekly Showcase
For the first time in more than two and a half years, Philadelphia comedy collective We Do will say goodbye to the Medusa Lounge in Center City to start a new…
Alexa Ross | 06/10/2016