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March 22, 2013
From left to right: Parkside Association volunteers Evelyn Hudson, Azor Baker and Millicent Ayers.

Whether it is a need for assistance in handling community issues or the need for help people get their lives back on track, the Parkside … Read the full story >>

History, Parkside, West Philadelphia »

November 9, 2012
Sean Solomon

Voices of Sean Solomon and Isabelle Dijols

While many residents of Parkside are doing their civic duty to keep the community clean and safe, Sean … Read the full story >>

Featured Stories, Parkside, West Philadelphia »

October 25, 2012
An updated facade to one of the historical homes on the north side of Viola Street.

With East Parkside known widely for attractions like the Mann Center, the Please Touch Museum and Fairmount Park, the small side streets in this community … Read the full story >>

Art, Education, Music, Parkside, West Philadelphia »

October 4, 2012
Students worked on their individual ceramics projects.

The West Park Cultural Center, since 2001, has become a community-based resource for residents to access local arts, education, and other engaging programs for their … Read the full story >>

Education, Parkside, Social issues, West Philadelphia »

June 19, 2012 (One Comment)
East Parkside Residence Association members discussed the challenges faced by children in the area.

The East Parkside Residence Association knows how important the futures of the local children are. The organization strives to keep the children of Parkside active, … Read the full story >>

Economy, Parkside, Plan Philly, West Philadelphia »

April 25, 2012 (2 Comments)
A mural commemorates the 44th and Parkside Ballpark where the historic Negro League team, the Philadelphia Stars, played during the 1930s and 1940s. Local organizations recently advocated to construct a baseball field to further recognize the Philadelphia Stars and attract additional tourists.

The future for West Parkside has improved in the past decade and the neighborhood has remained focused on keeping its local residents within the community, … Read the full story >>

History, Parkside, Plan Philly, Sports, West Philadelphia »

April 25, 2012
A group of organizers stood at Philadelphia Stars Negro League Memorial Park: (L-R) Ken Carter, Rebbeca Alpert, Morris Levin, Rachel Garland, Bonnie Silverman, Ruth Ost and Jerry Silverman.

In the 1930s and 1940s, baseball was played at the 44th and Parkside Ballpark, where the originally Negro National League-affiliated Philadelphia Stars began a legacy, … Read the full story >>

Parkside, Plan Philly, Zoning »

March 15, 2012
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The Philadelphia City Planning Commission is expected to adopt Philadelphia2035 West Park and Lower South District plans Tuesday during its regular monthly meeting.

One of … Read the full story >>

Center City, Parkside, Plan Philly, South Philadelphia, Southwest Philadelphia, Transportation, University City, West Philadelphia, Zoning »

February 2, 2012
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The city has a new vision of renovation that will try to improve challenged neighborhoods, boost tourism revenue and increase city growth in the next 25 … Read the full story >>

Featured Stories, Music, Parkside, Plan Philly »

February 1, 2012
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A Philadelphia businessman recently opened a jazz venue in West Parkside to spark an interest for arts and live music in what he calls an “upcoming … Read the full story >>