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HomeAuthorsKathryn Matheson

Articles by Kathryn Matheson

Business

Kensington: Program Seeks To Empower Businesses In American Street Corridor

May 5, 2016 Kathryn Matheson

The American Street Empowerment Zone is all about facilitating job creation and economic development for Kensington – two things that aren’t easy and require diligence and patience. “It takes time. Economic development doesn’t happen overnight,”

Casino

Casino: Potential Casinos and Their Impact on City Planning

May 13, 2014 Kathryn Matheson

The recipient of the second Philadelphia casino license has yet to be named by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. While a second casino could increase tax revenue for the city, it is unclear what will

Arts and Entertainment

Fairhill: Five Things You Didn’t Know

May 13, 2014 Kathryn Matheson

Media coverage in Fairhill tends to be of a negative nature, usually focusing on crime. In order to provide a better understanding of this unique and culturally diverse community, here are five things you might not

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Mantua: Nothing but Empty Promises?

May 13, 2014 Kathryn Matheson

Despite all of the talk about Mantua’s designation as a federal Promise Zone, one of the main facets missing currently are plans and progress. Katherine Loxley, one of the remaining residents living on the property

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Arts and Entertainment

Arts and Entertainment: From Nucky to Nas, Que Salutes his Idols

May 9, 2014 Kathryn Matheson

Surfing the web for new beats during his song-writing process, Quintin Cliett stumbled upon TCustomz’ website, where a little ditty slugged “Matlock” piqued his interest. “It’s a sample of the ‘Matlock’ theme in hip-hop form,” Cliett

Mantua

Lancaster Avenue: Community Begins Discussing Future Plans For The Promise Zone

April 18, 2014 Kathryn Matheson

After recently becoming one of President Obama’s first sets of five Promise Zones this past January, West Philadelphia community leaders held their first open meeting at the Morton McMichael School in Mantua last month. The

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Mantua: Three People Promising Change in the Promise Zone

April 9, 2014 Kathryn Matheson

Mantua’s own rap icon Vinte Clemmons saw a need in his community for a mentorship program. Clemmons, 26, who was born and raised in the West Philadelphia community was tired of seeing kids younger than

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Casino: 5 People Making A Difference

April 9, 2014 Kathryn Matheson

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has released minimal information recently in the hearings for Philadelphia’s second casino license. However, many Philadelphians are still vocal about the subject. Some are in favor of building a second

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Arts and Entertainment: 5 People Making a Difference

April 9, 2014 Kathryn Matheson

Philadelphia’s thriving entertainment scene includes many talented artists who add legitimacy to the moniker “City of Brotherly Love.” By assisting the disabled or helping the poor, these five people use their gifts to give back to

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Mantua

Mantua: Restoring the Faith With the Davis Brothers

April 8, 2014 Kathryn Matheson

In 1995, the tension between West Philadelphia gangs “The Underworld” and “The L.A. Boys” had reached a breaking point. A brutal turf war had started between the gangs after the mother of an L.A. Boys

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