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Crime

Point Breeze: This Week In The News – Footage Released Of Anti-Police Graffiti, Police Arrest Man Stealing From Mailbox

August 4, 2017Jonathan Ginsburg and Jonathan Ginsburg

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Point Breeze: Police Release Footage of Suspects Wanted for Anti-Police Graffiti: The Philadelphia Police Department released footage

Crime

Mayfair this week: Native Makes Good, Old Photos And A Court Ruling

August 4, 2017Bob Stewart

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people are talking about things happening in Mayfair: Local woman hopes to reunite photo album with family: When a box of photos were found

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

Olney: This Week in the News – Philly Accents, Chosen League And Neighborhood Diversity

August 4, 2017Brianna Spause

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about things happening in Olney: Chosen League- Outdoor Philly hoops with a flair at 10th and Olney: Every game is like

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

Port Richmond: This Week In The News – The Story Of A Mural, Looking Back At The Time A Tornado Hit The Neighborhood And New Rental Development

August 4, 2017Jared Phillips

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people are talking about things happening in Port Richmond: The POWer of a Mural – Port Richmond native David Seale has an interesting story

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

West Oak Lane: This Week In The News – Fatal Shootings And Jewelry Launch Event

August 4, 2017Ramona Roberts

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people were talking about West Oak Lane.  Woman arrested in fatal shooting of man in West Oak Lane – A woman was taken into custody

How To

How To: Get Graffiti Removed From Property

August 1, 2017Brianna Spause

      If a home, business, vehicle or other property has been subject to graffiti, the City of Philadelphia can assist. The city provides a free service for all residents for the removal of

5th Street

Olney: Programming Promotes Neighborhood Diversity

August 1, 2017Brianna Spause

This summer, the North Fifth Street Revitalization Project is working to develop and encourage numerous cultural heritages of residents in Olney through free local programming.  “Our diversity is our greatest asset,” said Stephanie Michel, assistant director

Arts and Entertainment

Mayfair: Good Vibes And Music At The Pennypack Music Festival

July 31, 2017Bob Stewart

On most summer Wednesday evenings, in the upper part of Mayfair, residents can hear faint sounds coming from the woods. Not the sounds of nature but rather some of the most iconic music songs ever

Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality

Port Richmond: PROPAC Monthly Meeting, First Friday Arts, & First-Time Homebuyer Workshop

July 31, 2017Jared Phillips

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. PROPAC Monthly Meeting – Wednesday, August 2, 7 p.m. – Columbia Social

Economy

Education: Councilwoman Helen Gym, “I need a big vision for the school district that people believe in.”

July 31, 2017Brianna Spause

Helen Gym (D) is an at-large Philadelphia City Council member and vocal education advocate. Her goal in public office has been to to tackle widespread poverty through creating a quality public education system – the same system

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