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Arts and Entertainment

PhiladelphiaNeighborhoods.com Magazine

March 9, 2018Christopher Malo

In the summer of 2017, through a generous donation from Lew and Janet Klein, PhiladelphiaNeighborhoods.com invited five former students (Jonathan Ginsburg, Jared Phillips, Ramona Roberts, Brianna Spause and Bob Stewart) to participate in a fellowship

Environment

East Kensington: Neighbors Work To Preserve Letterly Green

December 19, 2017Morgan O'Donnell and

Stephanie Koenig, 36, moved to the East Kensington area with her husband, Lewis Colburn, in 2009. The couple, both sculptors who found studio space in Philadelphia, bought a house across the street from Letterly Green,

Fishtown

East Kensington: Green Spaces Foster Sense Of Community

December 18, 2017Austin Albright and

Even in the increasingly solitary digital age, people still often feel the need for community in their lives. In Philadelphia and cities across the country, green spaces of all shapes and sizes can fulfill that

Fishtown

Fishtown: Yoga Instructor Strives for Deeper Impact Through Practice

December 15, 2017Morgan O'Donnell

Contrary to its name, the wild ride that comes with owning Grace & Glory Yoga Fishtown is not always a smooth or graceful one for Brittany Everett. The yoga studio at 2220 Frankford Ave. is

Education

East Kensington: Community Center Helps Adults Strengthen Literacy Skills

December 4, 2017Morgan O'Donnell

In a small classroom on the second floor of Community Center at Visitation, which refers to itself as “A Beacon of Hope in Kensington,” a group of eager students sit ready for the day’s lesson.

Cedar Park

Spruce Hill: Greensgrow Urban Farm Talks Food Insecurity And Community

November 8, 2017Katelyn Evans and

Greensgrow Farm was created to bring fresh, locally-grown produce to Philadelphia. Today, two locations and mobile markets (in Fishtown and West Philadelphia) provide fruits, vegetables, flowers and a sense of community across the city. The

Arts and Entertainment

Arts and Entertainment: Five Murals To Put On Your Radar for Fall 2017

October 20, 2017Emily Pentz and

Philadelphia is a city where you can find murals and street art in many neighborhoods. From Isaiah Zagar’s Magic Gardens in South Philly to the “wicked” Philly-style graffiti seen around the city, the street art

Kensington

West Kensington: Youth Soccer Club Impacts Players On And Off The Field

October 17, 2017Morgan O'Donnell

Every Saturday morning, a small clubhouse space at Bethel of Truth Pentecostal Church at Third and Dauphin streets comes alive with the busy chatter of coaches, volunteers and new parents who come in to register

Business

Kensington: Pastor Joshua Grace’s Impact Goes Beyond Church Walls

September 25, 2017Austin Albright and

Joshua Grace has served as pastor at Circle of Hope Church since 2003. Grace leads efforts to unite his community through its thrift store, Circle Thrift, and events hosted by the church. He works with

Housing

Kensington: First Time Home Buyer Workshop Proves Valuable Resource For Locals

September 11, 2017Jared Phillips

For many, owning a first home is a big part of the American Dream. In Philadelphia, that dream is less of a reality than other cities in the country. According to public data sources gathered

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