Lili Daliessio, a Colombian designer who lives near Philadelphia, presented her spring/summer 2013 collection during Philadelphia’s Fashion Week. The event, also known as “Philly Fashion Week,” was held at Philadelphia’s Crane Arts Center. The designer [continue reading…]
If one were to walk through the glass doors of 2007 Frankford Ave. on a Sunday afternoon, the sounds of the busy city street would be replaced with elegant voices and guitar cords. The main [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/60654309] In a fifth-grade math class at Grover Washington, Jr. Middle School, the positive influence of ArtsRising – an initiative under the umbrella of the nonprofit Philadelphia Education Fund – is immediately apparent. The whiteboards are [continue reading…]
Teenagers Inc. places young people in the community to provide services to residents in need. In turn, neighbors aid the organization in its fundraising efforts, working together to provide members of Teenagers Inc. with rewarding experiences. [continue reading…]
[vimeo 60857251] African-American artists across Philadelphia have been discovered, united and transformed by the hands-on activity taken by the Art Sanctuary since 1998. Located at 628 S. 16th St., this organization has prided itself as being a [continue reading…]
[vimeo 60534602] While some city residents were still feeling uninformed and anxious about the new tax assessments, Chestnut Hill was feeling a little more prepared. The Chestnut Hill Community Association has helped prepare residents for the [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/60753734] Many people are concerned about the re-evaluation of all 579,000 properties in Philadelphia, including those that are tax exempt, with some questioning whether the benefits of nonprofit tax exemptions and residential tax abatements outweigh [continue reading…]
The Overbrook Monarch Athletic Association takes competition to a deeper level. These young athletes are much more than a group of kids playing games. They are dedicated athletes who have successfully won numerous trophies and [continue reading…]
[vimeo 60130361] St. Anne’s Senior Citizen Center, an organization which has provided locals with activities and services for more than 30 years, strives to promote wellness and health programs to keep seniors part of the community [continue reading…]
Members of the Powelton Village Civic Association held a tense meeting with Drexel University officials to discuss in further detail about the impending expansion of the campus into the community. “As we drive the university [continue reading…]
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