Francisville

Francisville: An End to Vacant Lots?

“Francisville is filled with vacant lots and we are working hard to stabilize them,” said Penelope Giles, the president of the Francisville Neighborhood Development Corp. Recently, the Planning Commission of Philadelphia has released a draft

Hunting Park

Hunting Park: The Worth of a Dollar

Torres Dollar Plus, located on West Courtland Street, is in the middle of transforming its busy walls into something a little more divine. Going from a local thrift store to a community worship center, this

Fairhill

Fairhill: A Struggle to Survive

Supporting a family in this day and age is harder than ever with the high cost of living. Jeffery Rosa lives on Germantown Avenue and Sixth Street in Fairhill and he supports his daughter. He

Ludlow

Ludlow: Tequila Sunrise-A Shot of Music

Lady Gaga and Lil Wayne are not the first recording artists someone would see walking into Tequila Sunrise Records on Sixth and Girard. That’s how owner and sole employee Anthony  Vodges said he wants it. The music