[soundslide url=”https://smcsites.com/soundslides/uploads/su1013northcentraloneblock” height=550 width=600] Being a block captain is not for everyone. Keeping up with community events and informing neighbors—voluntarily—takes time, dedication, and an understanding of the neighborhood. Katherine Lakins of 19th and Nicholas streets [continue reading…]
[soundslide url=https://smcsites.com/soundslides/uploads/su1014southphiladelphia_oneblock_soundslide] It’s not everyday that you see a blue and gold macaw perched in a tree and a colorful tropical garden a part of the scenery in South Philadelphia. But these two unusual attractions [continue reading…]
The 3100 block of Chatham Street prides itself in being one of the friendliest blocks in the neighborhood. With a Cheers-like atmosphere, the block consists of various types of families that all get along with [continue reading…]
Mixed feelings abound when talking to the residents of the 3200 block of West Diamond Street about the renovation of buildings by a private company. “This is a neighborhood in mild transition,” says Maurice Harris, [continue reading…]
Moving into a new neighborhood can be a stressful time in one’s life. Issues with the moving company, problems from the home inspection and faulty electricity and plumbing can make the task seem insurmountable. But, [continue reading…]
Fourteen-year-old Tyrell Peterson has been playing basketball in Hunting Park since he was old enough to pick one up. His mother, Tamika Hall, supports his love for the game and vows to ultimately let him [continue reading…]
On a breezy summer afternoon the stoop at the house on 2026 East Dauphin St. sits empty. Residents of this Kensington block pass by the spot, looking at it fondly and remembering who was once [continue reading…]
A city block is a home, a small community and a bond that can mean so many different things to different people. Janet Dubinsky moved to the 4800 block of Osage avenue with her family [continue reading…]
Walking through the streets of Fairhill, one would confuse the place for a town in Latin America as the air is filled with the sound of bachata and the smell of pincho and bacalaito. Dubbed [continue reading…]
Philly Beer Week. Ten days to celebrate beer in Philadelphia. From June 4 to June 13, there will be about 500 beer-drinking events held. These events include anything and everything related to beer, from featuring [continue reading…]
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