Month: November 2014 - Page 6 - Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Arts & Entertainment: Get Lucid Fuses Art With Activism

November 3, 2014

There is a party going on in Philadelphia that is unlike any other. Get Lucid, the self-proclaimed activist dance party, is a unique blend of musicians, writers, visual artists and performers that gather together in

Mayfair: Northeast Philadelphia Town Watch Groups Form Dog Walker Watch Program

November 3, 2014

For months, residents and leaders of Mayfair and other communities in Northeast Philadelphia have been fighting for a split of the 15th Police District. Mayfair residents, like John Farrell (right), expressed their concern about the

Fishtown: Liberty Vintage Owner in Full Throttle

November 3, 2014

On the corner of Sepviva and Fletcher lies a shop that is a fitting emblem in modern day Fishtown. Liberty Vintage is more than just a garage and sanctuary for antique motorcycles and cars, it

Technology: Why These Penn Kids Dropped Out to Build a Social Networking App

November 3, 2014

Four University of Pennsylvania students took the year off to promote their mobile application. Michael Powell, Matt Wojcieszek, Adam Elkassas and Arjun Raj Jain all have taken the year off to launch their app, Down

Queen Village: A Modern Makeover for Fabric Row

November 3, 2014

Business owners on South Fourth Street have been actively working with the Headhouse District on an ongoing streetscape project. Located between South and Catherine Streets, the area is well-known as Historic Fabric Row. It became a hot spot for Jewish