Year: 2011

The meeting was quaint, but the mission is a big one: unite all of Philadelphia’s non-profit and community service news under one roof. United Philly, a website project started by the Philadelphia Community Corps, meets

On the first Friday of each month, the crowds on the sidewalk barely leave room for the passersby or the occasional jogger making his or her way down Frankford Avenue. In front of one gallery,

Jenay Brooks, 23, has struggled with homelessness for several years. She currently resides at Gloria’s Place, a residential facility run by the People’s Emergency Center. Located at 39th and Spring Garden streets, Gloria’s Place houses

While the residents of Park Pleasant Nursing Home may not consider themselves artists, the unique and spirited atmosphere of Park Pleasant suggests otherwise. Located at 4712 Chester Ave., the nursing home rehabilitation center is decorated

“After years of decline, North Broad Street truly is coming back,” said consultants with Orth-Rodgers & Associates, Inc. and three other firms in a transportation and access study presented to the Philadelphia City Planning Commission.

For the first time in three years, it didn’t rain during the Tea Party rally. That encouraged many of the attendees at this morning’s Patriots’ Tea Party Rally in Center City. A moderate-sized crowd gathered

Since its opening in 1969 Essene Market & Café, located at 719 S. Fourth St., has been providing the surrounding neighborhood with the some of the healthiest and most wholesome food around. Not only does

Supporters gathered at the 7165 Lounge to raise money for 8th District candidate Robin Tasco. Located on the 7100 block of Germantown Avenue, family and friends got together to raise funds for Tasco’s campaign. Tasco’s