Category: Broad Street - Page 3 - Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Broad Street: Salvation Army Reaches Out to Japan

April 5, 2011

In the wake the recent devastation in Japan, one local organization is helping to make a difference to those most affected by the tsunami. The Salvation Army Headquarters, located at 701 North Broad St., is

Center City: The Divine Lorraine

March 23, 2011 charper

Temple University photography students focus on the fate of the long-abandoned Divine Lorraine on Broad Street. Visit the website at https://www.focusonphiladelphia.com/photoj/

North Philadelphia: Operation Silence for Life

February 25, 2011

Operation Silence for Life is dedicated to getting its mission out to the public. Standing on Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue, members of the Cardinal Newman Center on Temple’s main campus wore red

Is Philadelphia Safer After Increased Police Presence?

April 18, 2009 charper

One year after Mayor Nutter and Commissioner Ramsey targeted nine high-crime police districts, is the city safer? Three new districts have been added to the targeted list. Can one, Police District 23rd, improve? Mayor Nutter’s

Shopping: Discount With Culture

April 15, 2009

“Assalamu alaikum,” Jahed Chowdheury welcomes a pair of women who enter his shop with the traditional Muslim greeting meaning, “Peace be with you.” The two women are Muslim, like Chowdheury. They are black and dressed