Year: 2014 - Page 34 - Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Poverty Beat: A Community Caring for Itself

Times are tough in North Philadelphia as rampant poverty and unemployment continue holding neighborhoods hostage. In an effort to alleviate the socio-economic and mental hindrances systemic poverty and urban blight can cause, the Church of

South Philadelphia: CityLife Church Focuses On Giving Back To The Community

With its successful service initiatives, especially the ones that benefit the neighborhood public school and the less fortunate, CityLife Church in South Philadelphia is a becoming a part of the local Christian community. Founders Brad and Leah Leach established CityLife in 2011 as

Northwest: Mental and Physical Wellness Merge at Manayunk Studio

Dance can be as intimidating as it is compelling. Dance-related reality TV shows including, So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing with the Stars depict the art form as an arena for experts in

Waterfront: Harbor Park Continues Riverfront Development

Big changes are coming to Penn’s Landing on the Delaware waterfront. The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation is wrapping up plans that will transform the Spruce Street span of the river into a summertime carnival. Starting

Cedar Park: New Coffee Roaster Goes Mobile

The popular coffee market in West Philadelphia is expanding in new ways as a rookie business is finding a unique method of getting their product to consumers. Peddler Coffee, founded by Zachary James and Rich Kessler,

South Philly West: Data Shows Lack of Quality Pre-K Childcare

Data released in March suggests residents in South Philadelphia west of Broad Street severely lack access to quality pre-kindergarten care. The Childcare Map is an interactive tool that allows people to search an area of

Port Richmond: A $640,000 Renovation Providing More Than Just A Facelift

For more than 60 years, the Stokley playground has been a neighborhood hub at the corner of East Thompson and Indiana streets in Port Richmond. This fall, the playground is set to undergo a $640,000

Kensington: Friends of Hagert Street Playground Make a Difference

Julius Rivera, one of the leaders of the Friends of Hagert Street Playground, has been passionate about cleaning up the park and making it a safe and enjoyable space for children to play since he moved to

Amateur Sports: Perry O’Hearn and Philly Phitness Unconventionally Find Success

Philly Phitness provides not only a space to receive one-on-one training sessions but a place for trainers to establish their businesses by being an alternative to franchised gyms. Perry O’Hearn is the owner of the

Arts and Entertainment: Humane League Teams With Whole Foods To Stage Inaugural Philly Veg Fest

The Humane League partnered with Whole Foods yesterday to present Philadelphia’s first Veg Fest. Situated at Headhouse Square in Society Hill, Veg Fest featured a variety of food vendors, clothing companies and activist organizations. The common

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