Government
Wynnefield: How One Woman Works To End Gun Violence
Movita Johnson-Harrell provides knowledge on how she takes the time to help individuals in her community while trying to make a difference. [continue reading…]
Year: 2022
Economy
Housing: Even With Empty Lots and Homes, Philadelphia’s Struggling to Make Housing Affordable
For decades, Philadelphia has tried to rehabilitate vacant properties to create affordable housing options, but progress has stalled — and it’s not for lack of redevelopment efforts. [continue reading…]
Education
Politics: Cogbill Seeks Win in Pennsylvania Democratic Primary
The Democratic candidate is running for the United States House of Representatives with gun violence prevention as his number one issue. [continue reading…]
Business
Germantown: Kitchen Garden Brings Neighbors, Community Into the Farm
The Germantown Kitchen Garden, established in 2008, was inspired by Amanda Staples’ desire for easy access to fresh and organically grown vegetables. Now, shoppers at the garden find a plant nursery, vegetables grown in a humid greenhouse, and a sense of community. [continue reading…]
East Falls
East Falls: Development Corporation, Jefferson Professor Partner on Traffic Study
The study focuses on helping small businesses increase foot traffic post-pandemic. [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
Arts: Germantown-native Kambel Smith Debuts Sculpture Exhibition At Fleisher/Ollman Gallery
Germantown native Kambel Smith is showing his second solo exhibition at Fleisher/Ollman, on display now until May 26th. [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
Rittenhouse: Philadelphia Artists Showcase Paintings at Commonweal Gallery
Adam Lovitz and Seneca Weintraut are Philadelphia artists whose cosmic-inspired paintings were on display at the Commonweal Gallery throughout March and April. [continue reading…]
North Philadelphia
Strawberry Mansion: Organizations Reach Out to Community at Gun Violence Prevention and Resources Fair
The Philadelphia Probation office hosted a gun violence prevention and resources fair that was held at the Joseph E. Mander Playground located in North Philadelphia on April 11, 2022. [continue reading…]
Center City
Transportation: SEPTA Releases Two Options for Bus Network Redesign
on to Phase 2 of SEPTA’s “Bus Revolution,” where SEPTA staff will engage with public transit riders to assess the support of each option. [continue reading…]
Education
Frankford: Q&A with Angenique Howard, founder of Unique Dreams Inc.
Angenique Howard formed Unique Dreams Inc. in 2019 to empower, uplift, and educate the Frankford community. While providing services such as trade classes, summer camps, and block clean-ups, Howard ultimately hopes to reinstate the Garsed Center to its former status as a thriving community center. [continue reading…]