Year: 2013

Originally part of Joseph Fox’s estate, Fisher Park extends from Olney Ave. to Cheltenham Ave. and Fern Rock to Tabor. The park was a gift to the city of Philadelphia by industrialist Joseph Wharton in

Robbins Avenue might be best known for carrying Northeast Philadelphians to the Shore across the Tacony Palmyra Bridge but it’s also home to The Shore Road Tavern. The bar has been in Kathleen Fiedler’s family

[vimeo 76922863] On Sept. 7, 100 years of residency passed for the 500 block of South 46th Street. Neighbors marked the anniversary with their biggest block party to date. “This year was the first year we

The Ben Franklin High School’s boy’s soccer team took the field at 29th and Chalmers and put on an impressive display, defeating Bodine High School 11-5. By the way the Franklin Electrons moved, one would

Tony Croasdale, local birder, environmental educator and field biologist, stopped by the Historical Society of Frankford recently to assure the locals that there is an abundance of bird species other than pigeons that can be

https://vimeo.com/76554962] Hoards of people recently bustled down Lyceum Avenue in Roxborough for the first ever Roxtoberfest. With dunk tanks, face painting, live music and a moon bounce, the event was suited not only to adults

https://vimeo.com/76660608] Philadelphia’s newest charter high school is revolutionizing the way in which young minds learn. The String Theory School, located at the former GlaxoSmithKline building at 16th and Vine, offers its students a top tier

In line with its dedication to combat city hunger and promote nutrition, Solid Rock United Methodist Church will host its Harvest Festival on Oct. 25. The event, from 4:30 to 7 p.m., will feature free