North Philadelphia

  Although the newly emerging “Philadelphia 2035” is a comprehensive plan to energize this historic city for more improvements over the next 24 years some of the improvements will be visible within the next year

If Juan Marrero had his way, the city would tear down the fence in front of that trash-strewn vacant lot down the street from his house. If the city just did that, Marrero insists that

Candace Powell Kinard is motivated person who always makes sure each student’s needs are met. She has  passion to work with underrepresented and low-income high school students in Fairhill to make sure they are utilizing

“I want to introduce a new standard of living,” said William “Bill” Durham, a candidate for the City Council from the 8th District. Donna Reed Miller has held this position for over 10 years. But

While walking the streets, it is hard to miss all the barber shops and salons. On North Fifth Street one of the busier streets in the area, you can find numerous barber shops and unisex

https://vimeo.com/22394774] A movie clapboard snapped as someone yelled “take three” from on set. A camera started recording as a familiar actor began his performance. This might sound like something from a typical Hollywood production, but

“Francisville is a good model for a mixture of housing types and a mixture of income levels coexisting in the same neighborhood,” said Richard Redding, director of community planning at the Philadelphia City Planning Commission.

  With the Philadelphia City Council Election Day nearing, many local residents have expressed their views on the issues that matter to them and impact the vitality of their communitie In Logan, which is part