Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Southwest: The Rewards of Helping a Community Grow

Point Breeze: Five Ways to Enjoy Point Breeze

Comedy: Laughing Matters

Spring Garden: Green Street Church Adapted into Chapel Lofts

Fairmount: NBR’s Boss Breaks Norms in the Community, as a Woman, and as a Businesswoman

Fishtown: Meet The Man Behind the Sound of Philadelphias Music Scene

Allegheny West: Bubu’s Beer Deli livelihood threatened by Restaurant Licensing Bill

Mayfair: Young Entrepreneur Aims for Representation Through Clothing Business

Arts and Entertainment View all

Comedy: Chris Wood Makes Fun of Life

Chris Wood is a 31-year-old stand-up comedian that grew up in West Deptford, New Jersey and has been making a name for himself in the Philadelphia comedy scene. While working… Read More

Comedy: Using Improv To Improve Your Mental State

Improv comedy is a relatively new art form in which many of its performers advocate the benefits which extend far beyond the stage. The National Alliance on Mental Illness indicates… Read More

Brewerytown: Local Business Owner Embraces Changing Landscape

Max Ochester, owner of Brewerytown Beats at 27th Street and Girard Avenue, moved to Brewerytown in 2010, a few years before it became the “up-and-coming” neighborhood that it is now. In… Read More

Comedy: Former Ohio Comics Now Contributing To Local Communities

Dorian Vasquez and Setoiyo Ekpo are both Philadelphia-based comedians by way of Columbus, Ohio. Each giving back to North Philadelphia residents in their own way, they just happen — by… Read More

Germantown: Club LaRose Has Turned Into A Home And Hub For All

Chenet LaRose’s dream was to open a community hub in Philadelphia where he could teach people about his Haitian heritage, but his Club LaRose quickly… Read More

West Philadelphia: Local organizations tackle food insecurity

Spruce Hill: Greensgrow Urban Farm Talks Food Insecurity And Community

Education View all

West Philadelphia: Keith Newman Doing Right By Students At Paul Robeson High School

All Special Reports and Partnerships View all

Fishtown: Pastor Eric Dorsey Treats The Person, Not The Issue

Brewerytown: Residents Adapting Alongside New Developments, Businesses

Fox Chase: How A Hockey Coach Intertwines Sport And Family

Allegheny West: Creative Program Helps Bridge Generation Gap

Strawberry Mansion: For Students at Hank Gathers Center, Success is Top Priority

Callowhill: Mission Accomplished for Roman Catholic Point Guard Lynn Greer III

Center City: The Fabric Museum And Workshop Enriches Art Education

East Kensington: Neighbors Work To Preserve Letterly Green

Entertainment View all

Comedy: Good Good Comedy Theatre’s Kate Banford Making Philly Fun

Kate Banford is the co-founder of Good Good Comedy Theatre, located near 11th and Race streets in Chinatown. Constantly trying out new shows with the… Read More

Comedy: Five Open Mics You Can Find On A School Night

The Philadelphia comedy scene consists of an array of brave comics who have a close bond with each other and aren’t afraid to expand their… Read More

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

Looking to find out what’s going on in Port Richmond this week? Our calendar round-up… Read More

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

The 2017 Eclipse Watch and Pinhole Viewer Craft– Monday, Aug. 21, noon. The Mayfair Arts Initiative and… Read More

Olney: Football Signups, School Supply Giveaway And More This Week

Olney Eagles Football Registration is now open– Signups close on Aug. 25. Contact Davis Harris… Read More

Point Breeze: Water Ice Party, Praise In The Park And More This Week

Looking to find out what’s going on in Point Breeze this week? Our calendar round-up… Read More

Mayfair: Bugs, Concerts, Donuts And Free Movies This Week

Looking to find out what’s going on in Mayfair this week? Our calendar round-up lets… Read More

Economy View all

Brewerytown: The Yoga Studio Opens Arms to Everyone

Politics: Cindy Bass Gives The Community A Voice

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West Philadelphia: Libraries “Plant A Seed” That Brings Success And Literacy For West Philly Children

Kingsessing: Returning Home To Bring The Block Together

Spruce Hill: Uhuru’s Flea Market Coordinator Inspires Young Africans To Make Change

Bridesburg: Plan For Refurbishing Brownfields Awaits Next Step

Bridesburg: Residents Suggest Isolation And Community Create Its Neighborhood’s Safe Streets

Health View all

Fishtown: Owner Vipul Patel Opened The City’s First Legal Marijuana Dispensary

Behind tinted storefront glass and an intercom-locked door, lies Vipul Patel’s vision: spotless walls and slick… Read More

Politics: Philadelphia Protestant Home Residents Helping Encourage Statewide Change

Nicetown: Community Involvement is Key to Accomplishing Zero Waste and Litter

South Philadelphia: Co-op President Advances Local Food Access

Brewerytown: Stylist Veronica Dunbar Shares Her ‘Fit for a Queen’ Dream

Science View all

Mayfair: This Week In The News — An Eclipse Party, Singing Summer Camp Concert And A Community Facing Challenges

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people are talking about things… Read More

Education: Philabundance Community Kitchen Sets Students Up For Success

Education: Five Classes To Try In Philadelphia Today

Juniata Park: Carribbean Native Connects Local Community To Philly Creek

Fox Chase: Pennypack Environmental Center Teaches Youth About Environmental Issues

Sports View all

Overbrook: Panthers’ Basketball Program Hopes To Reclaim Storied Past

The significance isn’t lost on Cyri Coates. Every time the senior on the Overbrook High School… Read More

East Passyunk: South Philly Bikes Keeps Things Moving

Kingsessing: Through Teamwork, Coach Teaches More Than Football To Youth

West Kensington: Youth Soccer Club Impacts Players On And Off The Field

Juniata Park: Local Dart League Aims To Build A Community Within The Community

Fashion View all

Fishtown: Get Up’s Gettin’ it in the Park

Anyone who has been to the Electric Factory in the Callowhill neighborhood has seen local artist… Read More

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