Fishtown
Fishtown: Friends of Fishtown Library React to Mayor’s Budget
Members of the group met on April 11 to discuss Mayor Kenney’s recently released budget and what that meant for trying to support the library. [continue reading…]
Year: 2022
COVID-19
COVID-19: How PASNAP is Supporting Health Care Workers in Wake of Pandemic
The healthcare industry has been negatively impacted by the pandemic in more ways than one. Staffing shortages, financial burdens, and more plague the industry. That’s why PASNAP and other state actors are taking a stand. [continue reading…]
Business
Mt. Airy: Nesting House Offers Families Community Alongside Affordable, Cute Clothes
Jennifer Kinka started the store so moms could buy quality items for themselves and their children without spending too much money. [continue reading…]
Neighborhoods
Passyunk: Almost Half of East Passyunk’s Businesses Are Owned or Co-owned by Women
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, [continue reading…]
Environment
Queen Village: Bainbridge Street Conditions Threaten Small Businesses
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 [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
Old City: Baltimore Artist Debuts Basketball Blooms at Pentimenti Gallery
Brandon Donahue’s sculpture exhibition “Rebounds & Assists,” features his series of basketball
blooms—sculptures Donahue makes from deflated basketballs arranged like flower petals. [continue reading…]
Business
Frankford: ‘Reimaging’ Project on Paul Street Nears Completion
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. [continue reading…]
Environment
Environment: What Residents Should Know When Applying for a Street Tree Permit
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. [continue reading…]
COVID-19
Roxborough: Schuylkill Center Brings Nature Education Into Your Living Room
Thursday Night L!VE provides insight into Spring season as weather gets warmer [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
Callowhill: Trans Art Market Raised Money for Social Justice Organizations
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. [continue reading…]