Philadelphia is a city full of artists. Glassmakers form one of the many communities that is making an international name for itself. In this final installment of a four part documentary series titled, “Philadelphia Glass […]
Philadelphia is a city full of artists. Glassmakers form one of the many communities that is making an international name for itself. In this third installment of a four part documentary series titled, “Philadelphia Glass […]
Philadelphia is a city full of artists. Glassmakers form one of the many communities that is making an international name for itself. A huge way that pipe glass makers get their names out there is […]
Maryann Trombetta’s efforts aren’t always noticed. In fact, Port Richmond’s town watch, named The Eyes and Ears of Port Richmond, often operates without the knowledge of the community it serves. Until, that is, its annual Christmas […]
Philadelphia Police Capt. Dan O’Connor characterizes Port Richmond as a neighborhood in transition. It’s a section of Philadelphia that houses some generations-old families that have never left. Other residents have arrived from quickly gentrifying areas […]
A man dressed in dirty, oversized clothes goes to various corners in South Philadelphia every day with a sign that reads ‘homeless and hungry.’ He nods and waves to the cars who just pass him […]
It may surprise some to know that being a Catholic priest isn’t all about hymnal readings and Sunday services. It is in fact a full-time gig. And though spirituality is a big part of it, being […]
La Pupuseria is a new food truck that is imprinting the culture of El Salvador on the people of Olney one pupusa at a time. Located just north of Duncannon Avenue on North 5th Street, […]
With Mayor Michael Nutter proposing a $500,000 increase to the Parks and Recreation budget, the Parks Alliance still feels that more funding is necessary to effectively run an enjoyable, safe environment for the communities of […]
Laughter could be heard from the sidewalk outside of the homeless shelter known as My Brother’s House. A large blue-and-white-tiled mural stretches along the side of the building, along with the words, ‘Home away from […]
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