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Amateur Sports

Port Richmond: Philadelphia Skateboard Academy Helping On And Off The Board

August 25, 2017 Jared Phillips 0

It started in 2005 with ten kids, ten boards and ten helmets for ten weeks. “If you told me ten years ago we’d be working for the city of Philadelphia promoting and developing skateboarding programs, [continue reading…]

5th Street

Olney: This Week In The News – Monks Find Refuge, Neighborhood Prosperity Booms, Revitalization Project Sees New Director And More This Week

August 25, 2017 Brianna Spause 1

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Olney: Video: Cambodian Buddhist Monks find religious sanctuary in Philadelphia– A documentary following Cambodian Buddhist monk, Danh [continue reading…]

Crime

Point Breeze: This Week In The News – Neighborhood Sees Significant Progress, Lost Dog Found On 23rd Street And More

August 25, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg 0

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Point Breeze: Point Breeze, Fairmount among Philly neighborhoods seeing the most progress– According to in-depth analysis of [continue reading…]

Amateur Sports

Mayfair: This Week In The News — An Eclipse Party, Singing Summer Camp Concert And A Community Facing Challenges

August 25, 2017 Bob Stewart 0

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people are talking about things happening in Mayfair: Mapping Progress in 55 Philadelphia Neighborhoods–  Next City released a report listing Mayfair among a half dozen [continue reading…]

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

Port Richmond: This Week In The News – Mapping Progress And A Car Theft Suspect Identified

August 25, 2017 Jared Phillips 0

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Port Richmond: Mapping Progress in 55 Philadelphia Neighborhoods– Tom Ferrick took factors like crime, household income, population, [continue reading…]

Environment

How To: Recycle, And Get Rewarded For It

August 22, 2017 Brianna Spause 1

Every month, Philadelphia throws out enough glass jars to fill the Municipal Services Building to the brim – you know the one, the 17-story building on 15th Street and JFK Boulevard. If not recycled properly, [continue reading…]

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

West Oak Lane: Book Bag Drives And More Happening This Week

August 21, 2017 Ramona Roberts 0

Looking to find out what’s going on in West Oak Lane this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood.  Women’s Fitness Bootcamp– Monday, Aug. 21, 6:30-7 p.m., Younger Days Dance Studio [continue reading…]

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

Olney: Best for PHL, Philly Unite And More This Week

August 21, 2017 Brianna Spause 0

Looking to find out what’s going on in Olney this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Bop & Cha-cha– Monday, Aug. 21, 6-7:30 p.m., Greater Olney Library – Community Meeting [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Port Richmond: Community Advisory Meetings, Farm To Families And Free Outdoor Movie Night This Week

August 21, 2017 Jared Phillips 0

Looking to find out what’s going on in Port Richmond this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood.  Kensington Storefront Community Advisory Meeting– Tuesday, Aug. 22, 6-7:30 p.m., 2774 Kensington [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Point Breeze: Back To School BBQ, Screen Printing Workshop And More This Week

August 21, 2017 Jonathan Ginsburg 0

Looking to find out what’s going on in Point Breeze this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood.  DIY Screen Printing Workshop– Monday, Aug. 21, 7-9 p.m., DiSilvestro Playground (1701 [continue reading…]

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