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CommunityPHOTOS: These Beautiful Shots of 95 Revive Will Give You New Perspective on the Construction
Photography by Michael Klusek Most Riverwards residents are familiar with the Revive 95 project due to the recent work on interchanges at Girard Avenue and Aramingo Avenue, causing headaches for commuters…
Grace Shallow | 02/04/2016 -
CommunityColder Temperatures Could Mean a Shorter Commute for SEPTA Riders in the Riverwards
Waking up and seeing the weather report read “Feels like: 9 Degrees” isn’t the ideal start to your day, but it’s becoming the norm for many Riverwards residents this year.…
Natalie Piserchio | 01/27/2016 -
Community in BrewerytownWhat’s in a NAME-borhhood?
When you are born in Philly, telling people what neighborhood you are from is your badge of honor. It’s in your walk, your talk and your overall understanding of your…
Denise M. Krenski | 01/21/2016 -
Features in Spring GardenGirl Scout Mural: Lost to Construction on New Mixed-Use Project
Philadelphia’s murals are internationally recognized and locally beloved, but they don’t last forever. The city has seen many murals lost when new buildings are constructed, and now another work of…
Jordyn Cordner | 01/21/2016 -
Features in KensingtonTwo Brothers Convert Their Penchant for Alcohol into a Local Distillery
Brothers Matthew and Brian Quigley have opened Federal Distilling, a manufacturing company in Kensington that produces and distributes their own blend of alcohol known as Stateside Vodka, according to an…
Thomas Beck | 01/21/2016 -
A&E in KensingtonAmalgam: Frankford Avenue Welcomes Comic/Coffee Shop
Frankford Avenue added yet another business to its blossoming corridor just before the New Year, a comic book store and coffee shop fusion called Amalgam Comics and Coffeehouse Incorporated. Located…
Sean Kearney | 01/14/2016 -
Community in FairmountRCO Roundup: A Peek at What Your Community Organizations are Doing
The new year brings a new vision for the Fairmount Community Development Corporation. With sights on assessing two features of the neighborhood, CDC executive director Kevin Moran hopes to sharpen…
Mark Brakeman | 01/14/2016 -
Community in KensingtonWindows to Peace: Community Joins Local Mosque, Mural Arts and New Mayor to Create Art
The Al Aqsa Islamic Society in Kensington held the first of two “Paint Days” on Saturday, January 9, 2016 where people of all faiths were invited to paint and sculpt…
Ptah Gabrie | 01/13/2016 -
Community in FishtownJoyful Noise: Sister Cities Girlchoir Performs Christmas Carols for the Community
On Saturday, December 19, members of the community gathered at the First Presbyterian Church (418 E. Girard Ave.) to join in song and holiday joy as Sister Cities Girlchoir and…
Natalie Piserchio | 12/25/2015 -
Features in FishtownIs The Last Year of a Timeless Christmas Tradition Upon Us?
When Andy Kroyos was a kid he would gaze at the train platforms in store window displays during the holiday season, marveling at their intricacies. Years later, the holiday platform…
Andrew Mark Corkery | 12/24/2015 -
Features in KensingtonA Very Kensington Christmas: Facebook Saves The Holiday for Families in Need
Facebook is, by and large, an awful place filled with screaming (read: all caps) commentary, painful political arguments and Star Wars spoilers. But, on occasion, it can also be a…
Max Pulcini | 12/24/2015 -
Features in FishtownPhilly Water’s Best Four-Legged Friend
In a competition for Philly Water’s Best Friend, there could only be one, and on Sunday, December 13th, thirteen dogs contested for the title. The highest purpose of the contest…
Lindsey Miller | 12/22/2015