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HomeAuthorsHayley Chenoweth

Articles by Hayley Chenoweth

Arts and Entertainment

South Philadelphia: Community Organizations Combat Graffiti

January 3, 2017 Hayley Chenoweth

In Philadelphia, large-scale murals, art installations from internationally renowned creatives and pop-up art pieces have become standard, with South Philadelphia being no exception. South Philadelphia is known for mosaics from Isaiah Zagar and murals of

Arts and Entertainment

South Philadelphia: The Electric Street Mural Brings Community Together

January 3, 2017 Hayley Chenoweth

In an alley on Percy Street, just a few blocks away from Pat’s King of Steaks and Geno’s Steaks, a mural attracts events such as music video tapings, parties and even church revivals. The Electric

American Swedish Historical Museum
South Philadelphia

South Philadelphia: Neighborhood Museums Cater to Community

December 6, 2016 Hayley Chenoweth

As Philadelphia continues to evolve as a prime tourist destination, with a record 41 million visitors in 2015, many neighborhoods of the city have undergone revitalization efforts intended to boost the number of residents and tourists. Many

Elections

South Philadelphia: Small Businesses Expect No Major Reforms Following Elections

November 5, 2016 Hayley Chenoweth

The 2016 presidential election has seen its candidates debating on everything from foreign policy to women’s rights, but one economic sector that has gone mostly overlooked by candidates is small businesses. The lack of attention

Amateur Sports

South Philadelphia: Roger Artigiani Brings Change to 2300 Arena

October 31, 2016 Hayley Chenoweth

Roger Artigiani talks about his arena like he is showing off a prized possession. “This is what we have planned for the one wall,” he said while proudly showing a picture of a mural of

Mike Bonasera, History of Italian Immigration Museum curator
History

South Philadelphia: A Museum’s Love Letter to Italian Immigration

October 18, 2016 Hayley Chenoweth

East Passyunk Avenue has long been a hub for Italian families, businesses and culture, making it the perfect spot for the History of Italian Immigration Museum, the first and only of its kind in the

South Philadelphia

South Philadelphia: Q&A with Peter Zutter, President of South Broad Street Neighborhood Association

October 5, 2016 Hayley Chenoweth

Peter Zutter, a longtime resident of South Broad Street and president of the South Broad Street Neighborhood Association, has seen his neighborhood go through many different changes in zoning, density and makeup of population. The

Health

South Philadelphia: Five Wellness-centered Businesses around East Passyunk

October 4, 2016 Hayley Chenoweth

Keeping up with health and wellness, both physical and mental, is made easy in South Philadelphia with the numerous gyms, wellness centers and organic-geared stores that have begun peppering the bustling neighborhood. Below are five

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