North Philadelphia

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

The meeting was quaint, but the mission is a big one: unite all of Philadelphia’s non-profit and community service news under one roof. United Philly, a website project started by the Philadelphia Community Corps, meets

On the first Friday of each month, the crowds on the sidewalk barely leave room for the passersby or the occasional jogger making his or her way down Frankford Avenue. In front of one gallery,

“After years of decline, North Broad Street truly is coming back,” said consultants with Orth-Rodgers & Associates, Inc. and three other firms in a transportation and access study presented to the Philadelphia City Planning Commission.

  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