https://vimeo.com/24883652] The Bustleton Bengals Club is one of many sports organizations for boys and girls in Northeast Philadelphia. The club continues to live out its mission that began in 1956. Past President and parent Vince [continue reading…]
In the heart of South Philadelphia lies a small yet dedicated neighborhood organization. The Newbold Civic Association, formed in 2006, was created to serve as a forum for residents to share their concerns and interests [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/24843888] The fact that a German immigrant founded Germantown may seem common knowledge, but the various layers of Francis Daniel Pastorius’ legacy are often overlooked. While a monument in honor of Pastorius is positioned along [continue reading…]
Local residents, business owners and community organizers gathered in People’s Baptist Church, located 5039 Baltimore Ave., to discuss community issues and revitalization projects in the area. The “Next Steps in the Baltimore Avenue Conversation” meeting [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/24782193] Assistant vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is a far cry from running a small business focused on organic tea. Howard James, the owner and operator of Tea Country, saw an [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/24806489] Located in the heart of Francisville, the Church of the Living God has established itself as a staple of the community. Throughout the years, the church has always provided a place for locals to [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/24838895] Gwen Hardeman, a former drug addict, received the Gearing Up Bicycle Ambassador award this weekend and a brand new Fuji mountain bike at the 2011 TD Bank Philadelphia International Liberty Classic bike race, in [continue reading…]
Along the historic Frankford Avenue sits a furniture store that directly deals with pieces that are both historic and contemporary. Although many faces are new to Fishtown, Michael Tonuci and his son Steven have been [continue reading…]
On a warm Saturday morning, residents of Port Richmond start off their day at Campbell Square, a three-acre park that lies in the heart of the neighborhood, to walk their dogs. Many of the [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/24805948] The Hammer of Glory, or what many Northeast natives refer to as the “HOG,” left Northeast Philly’s own Hop Angel Brauhaus early Friday morning to kick off Philly Beer Week 2011. Philly Beer Week is [continue reading…]
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