Mixed feelings abound when talking to the residents of the 3200 block of West Diamond Street about the renovation of buildings by a private company. “This is a neighborhood in mild transition,” says Maurice Harris, [continue reading…]
Moving into a new neighborhood can be a stressful time in one’s life. Issues with the moving company, problems from the home inspection and faulty electricity and plumbing can make the task seem insurmountable. But, [continue reading…]
Fourteen-year-old Tyrell Peterson has been playing basketball in Hunting Park since he was old enough to pick one up. His mother, Tamika Hall, supports his love for the game and vows to ultimately let him [continue reading…]
On a breezy summer afternoon the stoop at the house on 2026 East Dauphin St. sits empty. Residents of this Kensington block pass by the spot, looking at it fondly and remembering who was once [continue reading…]
Walking through the streets of Fairhill, one would confuse the place for a town in Latin America as the air is filled with the sound of bachata and the smell of pincho and bacalaito. Dubbed [continue reading…]
Philly Beer Week. Ten days to celebrate beer in Philadelphia. From June 4 to June 13, there will be about 500 beer-drinking events held. These events include anything and everything related to beer, from featuring [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/18011720] During the hot, sunny days of summer in Nicetown-Tioga, Gregory Broughten starts selling water ice outside his home between 11 a.m. and noon each day. Broughten, 57, has lived in the house on the [continue reading…]
When faced with the reality of animal abuse, David Wolf, an already successful real estate investments owner, could have walked away. Instead Wolf put his passionate foot forward and took on a venture that would [continue reading…]
It’s the end of spring and heading toward summer. All of the plants are coming into bloom. Everywhere you can see small and large urban gardens throughout the city. All plant life seems to be [continue reading…]
It is not every day that a police officer can boast that he garners the respect and trust of a community. For Southwest Philadelphia Officer Richard “Butch” Riddick, this is the reputation he has earned [continue reading…]
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