Philadelphia’s Mantua neighborhood has been a recent target of revitalization, even getting federal attention. Here are five local organizations that have already been putting in the work to make a change in Mantua. Mighty Writers Recently highlighted [continue reading…]
While the upcoming papal visit draws most of the attention in Philadelphia, another religious leader will soon make his way to the city. The Dalai Lama will be here Oct. 26 and 27, when he’ll [continue reading…]
Philadelphia is a city rich in history and culture but much has changed since Billy Penn was here. The soon-to-be weekend home for the Pope has more a dozen fortune 500 companies and several large [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
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 [continue reading…]
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