Neighborhoods
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia celebrates 1,000th home repair
Lisa Prince’s home was Habitat for Humanity’s 1000th repair, but the organization still wants to do more for the city. [continue reading…]
West Philadelphia
Featured Stories
Hakim’s in West Philadelphia Carries Banned Books to Serve and Educate the Community
It was the wide variety that drew in Angela Oliveira, a West Philadelphia mother with a passion for literature. But it was the devotion to educating her community that kept her coming back, especially now that book bans targeting black authors are on the rise. [continue reading…]
Mantua
Mantua: Neighborhood Community Center Faces Potential Demolition
Since its founding in 1990, the Mantua Haverford Community Center has been a beacon for youths of all ages—offering an array of daycare services, after-school initiatives, and summer programs—in the neighborhood.
Mayfair
Energy: Can Green Solutions Reduce Energy Burdens?
205 low-to-moderate income residents have participated in PEA’s programs targeted toward expanding solar installations on city homes [continue reading…]
Crime
Crime: Without Targeted Support, Youth are Left Behind
Without Targeted Support, Youth are Left Behind [continue reading…]
Music
West Philadelphia: Music Lovers Gather For 2022 Porchfest
There will be a West Philly porchfest held on June 4, 2022 where West Philly homeowners host their porch for a free music festival across the neighborhood. [continue reading…]
Amateur Sports
West Philadelphia: YMCA Acts as Community Safe for Local Residents
The West Philadelphia YMCA is providing those in the neighborhood with a safe space to exercise, play sports, and even get a COVID-19 test. [continue reading…]
Amateur Sports
Amateur Sports: Philadelphia Freeze Return to the Ice After Missing 2020 Season Due to COVID-19
The Philadelphia Freeze, a women’s ice hockey team based out of University City, returned to the ice on Oct. 2 after its 2020 season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Cobbs Creek
Cobbs Creek: Block Responds to Aftermath of Auto Shop Fire
John Robertson’s recent falling out with Alfred Christian of Al’s Auto Services in Cobb’s Creek potentially saved him thousands of dollars. Robertson, a West Philly resident for decades, who is now in his 80s, had [continue reading…]
Powelton Village
Powelton Village: Visually Impaired Residents Thrive at Assisted Living Facility
Russell Smith spent his childhood taking care of horses and milking cows on his family’s farm in Virginia. His father nicknamed him “Cowboy” for the work he did. At 62 years old, he’s still known [continue reading…]