https://vimeo.com/19639286] Bob Dillon may look rusty, but the 68-year-old pitcher said he still has a lot of fight left. He and his teammates work out at the John M. Perzel Community Center every Friday in [continue reading…]
Destination Schuylkill Project hosted “Hang Out to Help Out,” a green gathering at the Bourbon Blue in Manayunk on Feb. 5, to garner support and funding for its upcoming projects. The group, which facilitates maintenance [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/19576987] Philadelphia has many annual traditions. From the boisterous fun of the Mummer’s Parade to the solemn lighting of the giant Christmas tree in Rittenhouse Square, these traditions cover every major descriptor available. The Free [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/19455197] The corner of 16th Street and Ridge Avenue is now largely vacant, but not for long. A group of private stakeholders announced they will begin construction on an LEED-certified housing development at the Francisville [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/19465785] Neil Benson is not typical. In his house, for example, old-fashioned knick-knacks line up under his cluttered window. A sticker on the front door reads ‘Dumpster Diver’, with a picture of a woman diving. [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/19375728] Eyelashes 4 U brings something to the Philadelphia area that cannot be found anywhere else in the region – a beauty shop that specializes in eyebrows and eyelashes, only. From the outside, it resembles [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/19375616] Staying ahead of the curve can be a tough task for small businesses everywhere, but Gaffney Fabrics manages to do just that with the help of employee Tony Nelson. Handling all of the various [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/19472087] Nestled in the basement of Olney Hall at La Salle University is a small art museum that contains pieces from all over the world dating back to as early as ancient Greece. For three-month [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/20352517] Germantown has a reputation of being one of those neighborhoods for Philadelphians. It is poor. African-Americans are the majority; whites are a minority. The robbery rate is high. All of these facts might lead [continue reading…]
Though many Philadelphians lump Francisville in with Fairmount or Spring Garden, any resident will tell you the neighborhood’s history sets it apart. In the late 1600s Francisville was home to “Springettsbury Manor,” an estate historians [continue reading…]
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