https://vimeo.com/22909418] A cleaning and greening initiative has swept Philadelphia including the small, historic neighborhood of Francisville. Vacant lots in Francisville are disappearing at a surprisingly fast rate thanks in part to Penelope Giles, founder of [continue reading…]
Thirty years ago, A.V. Abraham quit his job as a health care specialist to pursue another career as a landlord, realtor and owner of American Home Realty Center. The housing market was where the [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/22915631] Connecting with the community is a common trait shared by all local politicians, but not all have the experience needed to successfully represent their constituency. With more than 20 years of Philadelphia government [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/22932177] April 6, 2010. That day changed Tyisha Shields’ life forever. It was a day of new beginnings and the day she decided to take control of her life. It was the day she came [continue reading…]
If Greg Paulmier wants to send one message to voters in the 8th District, it’s that he knows their problems. “I’ve lived here my whole life, I know what needs to be changed and what [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/22167207] Tulips showing bright colors, buds blooming on trees and warmer breezes blowing during the past few weeks signal the arrival of Spring. This long awaited arrival means three things for Philly residents: the weather [continue reading…]
East Coast Construction is not a typical collection of construction workers. In its building, located at 2011 Howard St. in Kensington, this group creates woodwork, metal work, blown glass and even surfboards. The East Coast [continue reading…]
After months of construction, Bottom Dollar Food, a discount grocery chain supermarket, is finally open to the public. Located on 6119 N. Broad St., customers were lined up outside throughout the parking lot to get [continue reading…]
Warm weather is often known to bring out new activities. Some residents in North Central Philadelphia feel the warm weather causes people to act crazy. Nadirrah Jones, a resident of the area felt very strongly [continue reading…]
At the Philadelphia Committee to End Homelessness, the main goal is to help the homeless people off the streets and into long-term homes. “We were established in 1981 to provide a safe home for those [continue reading…]
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