The Humane Society of the United States Pets for Life program recently held a free clinic in Hunting Park. It offered dog and cat vaccines for rabies and other diseases, such as distemper. From 10 a.m. and 2 [continue reading…]
[vimeo 64066183] Jacqueline Unanue is a Chilean artist who creates art influenced by her ancestors, research and exploration that she has gathered throughout the years. Unanue was born in Chile and recently became a nationalized citizen [continue reading…]
With over 300 stores, restaurants and local businesses, South Street remains a staple attraction. A ten block long section of South Street, located a few blocks from Philadelphia’s Center City, this area attracts tourists, curious [continue reading…]
[vimeo 63925918] Every day, shortly after 3 p.m., students from the nearby Strawberry Mansion High School, the Leslie P. Hill Elementary School, the Richard R. Wright Elementary School and other education facilities trickle into the Strawberry [continue reading…]
The Mayfair Community Development Corporation and the Allegheny Iron and Metal Corporation have joined together to revitalize Mayfair. The specifics of the deal will be explained to the public on April 21 at the debut of [continue reading…]
[vimeo 64027674] More than fifty people participated in the third annual Fishtown Fishing Derby at Penn Treaty Park recently. Men, women and children of all ages cast their lines into the Delaware River early on a Saturday morning, [continue reading…]
The results of the Actual Value Initiative have created a huge variation among properties all across the city. The Office of Property Assessments establishes the value of property based on four things: the size and [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/63975571] The streets in South Kensington were fairly busy this weekend. Residents were saying goodbye to trash and blight and hello to clean streets. Thanks to help from the South Kensington Community Partners and the [continue reading…]
[vimeo 63924212] While some Philadelphians have been scrambling in the wake of the city’s property value reassessments under the Actual Value Initiative, some residents of Chestnut Hill who are selling their homes have had no problem [continue reading…]
[vimeo 63675884] Tragedy struck the Tustin Recreation Center Thursday afternoon when 17-year-old Bernard Scott was caught in the crossfire of gunshots that erupted during a fight on 59th and Lancaster. Scott was an innocent bystander, police said. Scott staggered [continue reading…]
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