Year: 2016 - Page 24 - Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Sharswood: Proposed Transformation Of Struggling Neighborhood Raises Concerns, Hope

May 4, 2016Paige C Gross

Talmadge Belo narrowed his eyes under the shadow of his baseball cap, his gaze zeroed in on something across the street. “That used to be the nicest house on the block,” said Belo, the vice

Kensington: After-School Program Allows For A Comeback In The Arts

May 4, 2016Raya Abdelaal and

After the school day was over at John Moffet Elementary, eager students sat attentively in an auditorium holding a tabla (“hand drum”) in one arm while rhythmically tapping with the other. With the help of

Kensington: Local Gardens Cultivate Community, Help Revitalize Neighborhoods

May 4, 2016James M. Kirn and

It was in the 1970s when drug use and the violent state of the neighborhood spurred a unique change among a small group of Puerto Rican women in West Kensington. These women, called the Grupo

Brewerytown: Gardeners Grow Strong Roots in Community

May 3, 2016Amber Nicole Connally and

The Brewerytown Community Garden brings fresh, inexpensive fruits and vegetables back into the community while also engaging residents with various events. “I love gardening, it kind of calms me down, it’s good for you,”said garden member Jeannie Brooks.

Grays Ferry: Planned Lanier Playground Renovations Bring Hope For A Better Community

May 3, 2016Nicholas William Tricome and

The fenced-in block at 29th and Tasker streets stood silent on a cloudy Saturday in March. It’s the way Lanier Playground has looked for some time. But the dug-up ground and construction equipment that was left in place

Point Breeze: Looking Down The Line For This Community

May 3, 2016Nicholas William Tricome

Back on a cold day in January, Steve Sabo sat by his desk as the sunlight came down through the windows of the Point Breeze Community Development Corporation building at 20th and Federal streets. “It

Health and Fitness: Fixing Philadelphia’s Expanding Problem

May 2, 2016Jamie P Gray

If you were to sit on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on a nice day and watch the people climb to the top for their daily workouts, you may find it hard

Cobbs Creek: Sunshine Center Becomes A Busier Place For Local Seniors

May 2, 2016Tonii Mackie

It beeped repeatedly. Each click on the display offering up another error message. Still slightly hesitant when using the computers, seniors tapped on keyboards at The Older Adult Sunshine Center as they replied to Facebook posts, email

Cobbs Creek: Business Association Members Work To Revive 60th Street

May 2, 2016Tonii Mackie and

The 60th Street West Market Street Business Association caters to the needs of the community and helps new businesses gain their voices. As opportunities for businesses continue to develop on 60th Street between Market Street and Baltimore Avenue, the

East Passyunk: After Success In South Philly, Brothers Expand Grocery Business

May 2, 2016Abigail Durey

More than six years ago, two brothers dove into their savings and maxed out their credit cards to follow their passion and share it with the people around them. “There was a demand for a