Month: June 2014

Germantown Avenue is one of Philadelphia’s oldest cobblestone streets. The charming strip stretches across Northwest Philadelphia from Chestnut Hill to Mount Airy. Once a route where trolleys ran, the avenue features unique shops, bars, restaurants

Fort Mifflin is preparing for an eventful summer that aims to enthrall and teach visitors about the fort’s storied history. Those looking to escape the bars and restaurants on the Delaware waterfront will delight in venturing

In the light of the Avenue of the Arts initiative to restore North Broad Street, there are some hidden gems within the community that have been left to rot due to poverty stricken area.  While

For the first time since 1988, after an unfulfilling connection to his work and surprising request from Jesus Christ, professional fine artist Victor Atkins is painting again. After immediately starting his career at The School

Port Richmond is a neighborhood in Philadelphia that contains a deep Polish heritage. The residents are predominantly of Polish origin, while the nationalities of other locals range from German, Irish and Italian. Located between the

Joseph Manning started creating community enrichment projects when he was growing up. Now, he said he wants to be the positive adult presence that guides the youth of today, a role that he never had

Joseph Manning cannot stand trash. In conversation, he will inevitably lead back to it: the piles of litter that build up throughout the city on street corners, in parks and under highway overpasses. Even on

Every summer, tourists flock to Market and Fifth streets to visit the sights linked to our nation’s independence. Drive up Broad Street and hook a left at Germantown Avenue however, and one will follow a