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HomeAuthorsEasterling Evan

Articles by Easterling Evan

Callowhill

Callowhill: First Phase of Rail Park to Add Green Space to Neighborhood

May 1, 2018 Easterling Evan

The Callowhill Neighborhood Association, which is a non-profit organization founded in 2001 dedicated to improving the area, has a defined boundary for its neighborhood. According to the association, Callowhill’s northern border is the north side

Callowhill

Callowhill: History a Large Consideration as Rail Park Construction Continues

May 1, 2018 Easterling Evan

The first phase of the Rail Park on the former Reading Viaduct in Callowhill is set to open in June at a cost of $10.3 million paid for by contributions from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,

Center City

Chinatown: Community Gives Feedback on Recommended Improvements to Vine Street Corridor

April 16, 2018 Easterling Evan

For many Chinatown residents, the time had come to see plans for a safer future. The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission held an open house Thursday at the Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church and School

Center City

Chinatown: Efforts Underway to Address Safety Concerns Near Vine Street Expressway

April 3, 2018 Easterling Evan

Initial planning has begun on measures to address pedestrian and vehicle safety concerns near the Vine Street Expressway, or Interstate-676, in Chinatown. The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, which is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning

Amateur Sports

Callowhill: Mission Accomplished for Roman Catholic Point Guard Lynn Greer III

March 5, 2018 Easterling Evan

As Lynn Greer III warmed up in the layup line before Roman Catholic High School’s game against Neumann-Goretti just over a year ago, the freshman felt pain he never suffered before. When he landed, Greer’s

History

Poplar: Five Pieces of Philadelphia History

February 20, 2018 Easterling Evan

The original city plans laid out on a map by William Penn only included the area between the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers between Vine and South streets. People, however, settled outside of those areas, including what

North Philadelphia

Poplar: Community Learning Farm Fills Need, Establishes Roots

February 13, 2018 Easterling Evan

Federation of Neighborhood Centers Philly seeks to create partnerships with organizations to provide workforce training, re-entry services, improved food access, youth development and urban farming. It accomplishes these goals through one of its initiatives, the

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