Month: February 2016

Graduate Hospital: Friends of Chester Arthur Builds Community Through School Improvements

February 29, 2016Taylor Lauren Farnsworth and

The Chester A. Arthur School, nestled on the 2000 block between Catherine and Christian streets in the quiet neighborhood of Graduate Hospital, is not what you would call a “typical” public school in Philadelphia. Behind

Fishtown: PSPCA Turns Art Into Activism

February 29, 2016Brittany R Boston and

Renee Beaucheane is a longtime animal rights activist. In addition to working professionally with the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA) in Fishtown, much of her personal time is devoted to animal-rights-related causes.

South Philadelphia: Commanding Officer Praises Sense of Community in the 3rd District

February 29, 2016Patricia N Madej and

Frank Milillo grew up playing on the streets of South Philadelphia. Now, as the commanding officer of the 3rd Police District, he watches over them. Milillo’s district stretches south of Lombard Street and east of Broad

South Philadelphia: What’s Brewing? Coffee — And Plenty Of It

February 29, 2016Claire L Sasko and

In the neighborhoods east of Broad Street and south of Washington Avenue are a handful of coffee shops that are no more than 10 years old. They’re not Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks, but they’re staffed

Kensington : Public School Teacher Helps More Than Youth

February 26, 2016Aron Minkoff and

On any given day Steven Reich is looked upon by a classroom full of eight year-olds for guidance in math, reading or writing. At the same time, there are 27,000 adults following Steven on Twitter for guidance on

Germantown: One Man’s Army of Suits Gives Opportunities to Others

February 26, 2016Cherea Monet Hatcher and

WAY Haberdashery, located at 1605 Rockland St., is home to the WAY Foundation. Marine veteran Stephen Fortt (above) has run the non-profit for nearly a decade and has provided professional attire for thousands of people.

South Philadelphia: Rare Syndrome Won’t Keep Musician From Her Passion

February 26, 2016Jane Babian and

Before being diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Kelianne Murray believed she had a normal childhood. She enjoyed running around in the park, climbing trees and hanging off of monkey bars in her hometown of Ewing, New

Politics: Republican City Councilman At-Large Al Taubenberger’s Focus is Jobs

February 25, 2016Christian J Matozzo and

If at first you don’t succeed, try five more times. At least that’s what Al Taubenberger did. Taubenberger failed in his five previous runs for office — twice for U.S. representative, once for mayor, once

Graduate Hospital: South Street Urbanist Marcus Ferreira Fosters Sense of Community

February 25, 2016Taylor Lauren Farnsworth and

By day, Marcus Ferreira works as an attorney — but his true passion is with his work outside of his day job. As a member of numerous committees and an active advocate for positive urban developments

Arts and Entertainment: Jennifer Logue Brings Light to the Local Music Scene

February 25, 2016Breanna Elizabeth Keohane and

Philadelphia is becoming a leading city for music lovers, from artists to concert-goers. With Vivid Seats rating Philadelphia the #1 city for live music, opportunities are also growing for local artists to get their foot in