Property on North Delaware Avenue has been a hot commodity and one of the biggest projects on the horizon is the proposed Canal Street North project. The project’s proposal features a complex with bowling alley, a [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/65152765] Neighborhood tensions between the three sub-communities of Hilltop, Wynnefield and Parkside are a part of life growing up in the Overbrook community. Where someone lives is where his or her identity is rooted. “They [continue reading…]
[vimeo 65163182] As the school year comes to a close for students in the Philadelphia School District, some last days will be more somber than usual. The district’s plan to close 23 schools citywide, three of [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/65098294] Habitat for Humanity ReStore, a second-hand retail outlet in Kensington, primarily donates back to the community by helping build homes. However, ReStore also gives back by giving individuals and organizations a platform for [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/65098295] Habitat for Humanity ReStore, set in a 19,000 square-foot warehouse, serves about 200 people per day. If it weren’t for non-monetary donations, the unique second-hand retail outlet in Kensington would not be able to [continue reading…]
Mel Anthanasiadis, the owner of El Greco Pizza & Luncheonette, has been quite popular over the past year and a half. His struggle to keep his seven properties in South Kensington has been featured in [continue reading…]
With the finishing touches being put together, the Parkwood Farmers Market is scheduled to open at 10 a.m. May 18 at Third Reformed Presbyterian Church parking lot located at 3024 Byberry Road. Farm to City, which will [continue reading…]
State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown’s office held its fourth annual prom dress giveaway at Greater Bible Way Temple this past weekend. Junior and senior high school students received prom dresses donated from women residents around [continue reading…]
[vimeo 64899413] Can an organization based on garnering friendships and providing a means for people to have fun after a hard day at work be philanthropic? For Sarah DeLucas, president of Major League Bocce, the answer [continue reading…]
The Rise of the Tigers, a documentary about the Kensington football team available in part on Philadelphia Neighborhoods, was featured on the front page of Metro at https://bit.ly/18bE3iN You can see part of the documentary [continue reading…]
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