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Home2022April

Month: April 2022

Neighborhoods

Passyunk: Almost Half of East Passyunk’s Businesses Are Owned or Co-owned by Women

April 18, 2022Renata Buscher Kaminski

It happened more than 11 years ago. Michele Ganas had a weird dream and decided to open a business. Driven by the desire to do new things, she reached out to one of her friends,

Environment

Queen Village: Bainbridge Street Conditions Threaten Small Businesses

April 18, 2022Tiffany Rivera

Nearly eight months after the disastrous 30-inch water main break that occurred at the intersection of Sixth and Bainbridge streets in Queen Village, small businesses are still struggling to get back on their feet. Some

Arts and Entertainment

Old City: Baltimore Artist Debuts Basketball Blooms at Pentimenti Gallery

April 15, 2022Christine Danielle Jean-Baptiste

Brandon Donahue’s sculpture exhibition “Rebounds & Assists,” features his series of basketball
blooms—sculptures Donahue makes from deflated basketballs arranged like flower petals.

Business

Frankford: ‘Reimaging’ Project on Paul Street Nears Completion

April 15, 2022Matt Strout

The initial step towards the park was in 2013 when “Destination Frankford,” an arts-based plan that was included in the city of Philadelphia planning commission’s 2035 plan, was announced.

Environment

Environment: What Residents Should Know When Applying for a Street Tree Permit

April 13, 2022Caroline Lee Sweeney

Getting a street tree planted is not as simple as applying for a permit. Built-in barriers, block structures, and location can hinder the process for Philadelphia residents.

COVID-19

Roxborough: Schuylkill Center Brings Nature Education Into Your Living Room

April 11, 2022Matthew Aquino

Thursday Night L!VE provides insight into Spring season as weather gets warmer

Arts and Entertainment

Callowhill: Trans Art Market Raised Money for Social Justice Organizations

April 11, 2022Kyla S Jackson

The Trans Art Market was held outside Love City Brewing in support of.Cars 4 Philly and Housing Reparations for Philadelphia, both organizations that focused on economic justice for black and brown communities.

Education

Roxborough: Agricultural High School Offers More Than Just Academics

April 11, 2022Matthew Aquino

A deep look into the life of an animal science student at Walter B Saul High School

North Philadelphia

Strawberry Mansion: How Neighborhood Friends With Brotherly Bonds Remember And Create Community

April 9, 2022Isabella J DiAmore

Terry Little, Stacey Dowling and Guy Lang all grew up in the Philadelphia area, and now stay connected through their weekly podcast.

Environment

Environment: How One Tree Tender Represents The New Guard Trying To ‘Soften The Proverbial Concrete Jungle’ In South Philadelphia

April 6, 2022Caroline Lee Sweeney

Philadelphia is full of tree tending groups that do environmental work that goes relatively unnoticed. These tree tending groups work within their neighborhoods to help create a greener Philadelphia.

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