Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Fox Chase: Pennypack Environmental Center Teaches Youth About Environmental Issues

Manayunk: An Unsung Champion For The Arts In Philadelphia

Brewerytown: Girard-Dream Garden An Attempt To Integrate Bordering Neighborhoods

Manayunk: Along With Healthy Foods, Pretzel Park Farmers Market Offers A Sense Of Community

Manayunk: Helix Motorsports’ Big Ideas About Minis

Bustleton: Center for Autism Expands on Grant Avenue to Support a Community in Need

Bustleton: Center for Autism Addresses Learning Deficits in Autistic Community

Tacony: Creativity Freshens Up Torresdale Avenue

Arts and Entertainment View all

Old City: The Clay Studio Molds Ceramic Artists, Young and Older

The Clay Studio has been a pivotal part of the Old City Art scene for more than 40 years. The Clay Studio welcomes both professionals and new comers alike to… Read More

Society Hill: The Head & The Hand Press Provides Indie Publishing for Writers

Based out of the historic Physick House in Society Hill, The Head & the Hand Press is providing an opportunity for Philadelphia writers to make history of their own. Founded… Read More

Tacony: Museum’s Inside Out Program Brings Art To Community’s Doorstep

For the first time in Northeast Philadelphia’s history, you can pass by an Andy Warhol painting on your commute home. Yes, you read that right – exciting things do happen… Read More

North Central: Philadelphia Celebrates Its Rich Jazz History

When Faye Anderson first saw Leroy Neiman’s painting “Big Band” at the National Museum of American History, she was struck by the musicians featured. “It’s a fantasy jam session featuring… Read More

Amateur Sports: Sports Groups are Important for Mental Health

The physical benefits of sports and exercise have long been established. Staying active can help fight disease, improve your immune system and show better character traits… Read More

Amateur Sports: Where People Run Around On Broomsticks and Peg People with Dodgeballs

Brewerytown: Coffee Shop Doubles as a Resource for Former Foster Youths

Education View all

Nicetown: CDC Leader Majeedah Rashid Building a Better Community

All Special Reports and Partnerships View all

Brewerytown: Yoga & Movement Sanctuary Brings A New Kind of Fitness to Girard

Kensington: Christopher Mundy – From Writing To Coaching

West Oak Lane: Five Restaurants That Are Contributing To The Neighborhood’s Revitalization

Politics: Committee Of Seventy Works to Improve City Government

Politics: Criminal Justice Reform Committee Focuses On Psychology

Brewerytown: David Waxman, MM Partners Building up Brewerytown

Fishtown: ZogSportsPHL Giving Back to Charity Through Amateur Sports

Germantown: Officer Ernest Pollard Helps Keep Inner City Youth Off the Streets

Entertainment View all

Arts and Entertainment: How to Keep Up in the Crazy World of Performing Arts

A career in the theater can be difficult to attain. Philadelphia, however, offers a myriad of tools to help any enthusiastic performer achieve their goals. Whether… Read More

Graduate Hospital: Local Neighborhood Organizations Are Making Sure You’ll Love It Here

A community is only as good as its people allow it to be, and the folks living west of Broad on South Street have taken… Read More

Fox Chase: The Actors’ Group Brings Broadway to Local Stage

Fox Chase resident Joseph Laub’s love of theater began at age 5 when his parents… Read More

Center City: qFLIX Philadelphia Revives LGBTQ Film Scene with Festival

Philadelphia’s lone LGBTQ film festival evolved from necessity. “We put qFLIX Philadelphia together for one main reason… Read More

LGBTQ: Mauckingbird Theatre Company Presents Classic Plays With a Twist

A recent production by Mauckingbird Theatre Company was set in the 17th century, complete with all the attire, mannerisms and… Read More

University City: Keeping The Printed Page Alive

Among the bright blue walls and posters full of literary puns, Kathleen Volk Miller (below) sits… Read More

Arts and Entertainment: Five Nightlife Entertainment Venues in Philadelphia

Philadelphia is known for its top music venues, restaurants, open mic nights and things to… Read More

Economy View all

East Oak Lane: Local Community Organization Goes Through Financial Crisis

Politics: Mayor Kenney Expands His Focus

North Philadelphia: After Transition, Duckrey Finds a Strong Leader

Center City: Keep Philadelphia Beautiful Focuses on Clean Communities

Education: Five Schools Impacted By Budget Cuts

Center City: A Look at The State of Our Infrastructure

South Philadelphia: Delaware River Deepening, Port Expansion Creates Concerns

North Philadelphia: Infrastructure of The Internet Highlights Digital Divide

Health View all

Bustleton: PAWS Brings Low-Cost Animal Care to the Northeast

The Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society’s Northeast Adoption Center and Low Cost Clinic, or PAWS Northeast, is the… Read More

North Philadelphia: Christopher Smith Works To Show Community A Healthier Way

Manayunk: Five Unconventional Food Items You Can Find On Main Street

Haddington: Eyekonz Sports League Takes A Trip Out Of The City

Northern Liberties: Gift of Life Helping Donor Families Honor Their Lost Loved Ones

Science View all

Northern Liberties: Gift of Life Helps Change Lives Through Organ Donation

An average of nearly 500 people die annually waiting for an organ transplant in Pennsylvania. The… Read More

Mayfair: Butterfly Project Brings Monarchs to Mayfair

Frankford: Quaker School Prioritizes STEM Education for Students

Fairmount: Plants Providing Natural Healing Benefits to People Using Herbal Remedies

East Oak Lane: Organization Makes Use Of Green — and It Isn’t Talking Money

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East Oak Lane: African American Boy Scouts’ Troop Has Difficulty With Generating New Committee Members

Since 1910, the Boys Scouts of America have been shaping young men from all over the… Read More

Amateur Sports: Big Five Coaches Like On Court Skills and Off Court Character

North Philadelphia: Coach Malik Wants to Give Back as Much as He Can

Graduate Hospital Area: Philadelphia Youth Organization Helping Kids Through Sports and Education

North Philadelphia: Funding a Philadelphia Blackhawks “Dynasty”

Fashion View all

Old City: Where You’re Never Too Spoiled

Rene Galvin opened Never Too Spoiled in 2008 as a seasonal shop in Atlantic City’s Historic Gardner’s… Read More

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