The Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church in West Philadelphia featured music this weekend that consisted of different traditional Latin American and Caribbean beats. The event, “Carnival Tropical,” mirrored the celebrations that occur in many Latin American [continue reading…]
Student safety is a priority on most college campuses. But when the campus is located in an area more prevalent to crime, it becomes more of a concern. Colleges want to provide an environment where [continue reading…]
A woman in Germantown jumped from the third story of a burning home early Tuesday morning to save herself, Philadelphia Fire Department officials said. Executive Chief Richard Davis said firefighters from Engine 19, Ladder 8 [continue reading…]
Fairhill community organization Village Arts and Humanities has teamed up with the Free Library of Philadelphia to provide residents with a free internet hot spot. The seven-seat computer lab is located at Village Arts’ headquarters [continue reading…]
From the rooftop deck of his Kensington home, J. Thaddeus Lutz sees the Center City skyline from a different perspective. For Lutz, living in an area of the city that is known for crime, the [continue reading…]
Located in the heart of Olney’s business district along North Fifth Street, where nearly every building houses a storefront, My Daughter’s Wedding’s windows display bright, embellished gowns that cause many passersby to stop and stare. [continue reading…]
This story is the second of two about backyard chickens in Philadelphia and the effort to legalize them. It’s done in partnership with NEastPhilly.com and NewsWorks. When people hear the term “backyard pets,” they usually [continue reading…]
[vimeo 60050295] In December 2010 an opportunity arose for three artists who studied in New York City. Anthony Ranalli, Andrew McManus and Jeremy Deck were asked by a former instructor at Grand Central Academy of Art to [continue reading…]
[vimeo 59862679] Fairmount residents voted last month to support of a bicycle lane starting at Broad Street heading west. Now the neighborhood awaits approval from Spring Garden and Francisville. These residents will be given the opportunity [continue reading…]
Over the past year, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has combined parishes in various Philadelphia communities. Earlier this month, the archdiocese announced Saint Donato’s Catholic Church, in Overbrook, would merge with another Catholic church in the [continue reading…]
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