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 […]
Though an uncommon sport, roller derby embodies the “gritty” culture associated with Philadelphia sports. […]
Philadelphia representatives discuss the importance of the upcoming census and the impact the count will have on the city. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
What is lost when all of the buildings fall? Through a series of paintings and monoprints created over a period of 30 years compiled in an exhibit, Jennifer Baker, a Northern Liberties artist, shares the story of losses a community has faced at the hand of modernization, tragedy, and gentrification through the collective final moments of Northern Liberties’ former visual landscape. […]
Organization holds rallies on blocks around city that have seen their fair share of violence […]
On Election Day, many voters know about candidates and perhaps key issues. Probably far fewer voters, though, recognize the election officials who work 13 hours in a single day to ensure every eligible voter can […]
Brewerytown resident Layla Woodard made her way through the concrete blocks of her neighborhood one late September afternoon to pick up fresh produce from the leafy terrain of Sanctuary Farm’s market at 22nd Street and […]
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