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Month: August 2017

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

Port Richmond: This Week In The News – Mapping Progress And A Car Theft Suspect Identified

August 25, 2017 Jared Phillips

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Port Richmond: Mapping Progress in 55 Philadelphia Neighborhoods– Tom Ferrick took factors like crime, household income, population,

Environment

How To: Recycle, And Get Rewarded For It

August 22, 2017 Brianna Spause

Every month, Philadelphia throws out enough glass jars to fill the Municipal Services Building to the brim – you know the one, the 17-story building on 15th Street and JFK Boulevard. If not recycled properly,

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

West Oak Lane: Book Bag Drives And More Happening This Week

August 21, 2017 Ramona Roberts

Looking to find out what’s going on in West Oak Lane this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood.  Women’s Fitness Bootcamp– Monday, Aug. 21, 6:30-7 p.m., Younger Days Dance Studio

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

Olney: Best for PHL, Philly Unite And More This Week

August 21, 2017 Brianna Spause

Looking to find out what’s going on in Olney this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Bop & Cha-cha– Monday, Aug. 21, 6-7:30 p.m., Greater Olney Library – Community Meeting

Arts and Entertainment

Port Richmond: Community Advisory Meetings, Farm To Families And Free Outdoor Movie Night This Week

August 21, 2017 Jared Phillips

Looking to find out what’s going on in Port Richmond this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood.  Kensington Storefront Community Advisory Meeting– Tuesday, Aug. 22, 6-7:30 p.m., 2774 Kensington

Arts and Entertainment

Point Breeze: Back To School BBQ, Screen Printing Workshop And More This Week

August 21, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg

Looking to find out what’s going on in Point Breeze this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood.  DIY Screen Printing Workshop– Monday, Aug. 21, 7-9 p.m., DiSilvestro Playground (1701

Arts and Entertainment

Mayfair: Eclipse Viewing, Comedy, Concerts And Christmas In August Happening This Week

August 21, 2017 Bob Stewart

The 2017 Eclipse Watch and Pinhole Viewer Craft– Monday, Aug. 21, noon. The Mayfair Arts Initiative and Mayfair CDC will co-host a crafting event for folks to construct their own “viewer” for the eclipse. Especially helpful for

Housing

Point Breeze: This Week In The News – 17th Police District Celebrates Philadelphia First Responder Appreciation Day And More

August 19, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Point Breeze: Philadelphia First Responder Appreciation Day Celebration– In honor of Philadelphia First Responder Appreciation Day, officers

Economy

Olney: The Most Space For Your Rent Check And More This Week

August 18, 2017 Brianna Spause

What $1,100 rents right now– Olney comes in at the bottom of the list for cost and top for space. $1,100 per month will rent a three bedroom, two bathroom unit in Olney, versus a

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

Port Richmond: This Week In The News – Frank Rizzo Statue Petition, Swim For Life Camp Returns And Pearl Dance Studio Places At Championships

August 18, 2017 Jared Phillips

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about Port Richmond.  Petition Started to Keep Rizzo Statue Up – A link to a petition urging Mayor Jim Kenney to

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