COVID-19
Kensington: Experts Talk Buying a Home During a Pandemic
New Kensington Community Development Corporation held a homebuyer workshop on Nov. 21 to advise interested buyers of best practices for buying property during a pandemic. […]
North Philadelphia
Business
COVID-19: Thrift Stores Face Economic Pressures of Pandemic
Businesses worldwide have been forced to make widespread changes due to the pandemic. How have thrift stores, which are staples of local communities, dealt with the challenges? […]
COVID-19
COVID-19: LIHEAP Recovery Crisis Program Provides Assistance to Customers Struggling With Utility Bills
LIHEAP is now open and accepting applications until Aug. 31, 2020 or until funds are exhausted
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COVID-19
Kensington: How the Kensington Community Food Co-op has Adjusted to COVID-19
Kensington Food Co-op manger Mike Richards said the store must adhere to new coronavirus safety guidelines while keeping co-op members and employees safe. […]
Education
North Central Philadelphia: Tree House Books Helps Students Succeed After School
Tree House Books, located at 1430 W. Susquehanna Ave., provides academic, literary, and after-school reading resources for students. The organization focuses on literacy based learning and ensuring every child in Philadelphia has access to books […]
Allegheny
Allegheny: Roller Derby League Creates Family Culture in Contact Sport
Though an uncommon sport, roller derby embodies the “gritty” culture associated with Philadelphia sports. […]
Fairhill
Fairhill: Why the 2020 Census is Crucial for Philadelphians
Philadelphia representatives discuss the importance of the upcoming census and the impact the count will have on the city. […]
Brewerytown
Brewerytown: Commuters React to Trolley Changes, Transportation in the Neighborhood
Trolleys have been removed from Brewerytown’s Route 15 line due to road construction, and residents express concern for the future of Philadelphia transportation as a whole. […]
Brewerytown
Sharswood: Vaux Community Health Center Offers Health Services, but Needs More Patients
Shawn Jackson and Susan Gresko stood in front of an auditorium crowd of almost 50 Brewerytown and Sharswood residents at Camelot Academy on Oct. 17. They were there to speak on behalf of Vaux Community […]
Brewerytown
Sharswood: Local Activist Jennifer Bennetch Pushes Back Against PHA
Two years ago, the Philadelphia Public Housing Authority (PHA) broke ground on a brand new headquarters at the intersection of Ridge Avenue and Master Street in Sharswood. The building opened and became fully operational in […]