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Olney: Arts-and-Culture Project Turns into Seven-Year Commitment

October 19, 2017Albert Hong

Ambrose Liu, founder and project director of the Olney Culture Lab, an initiative sponsored by CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia, has been working in the Olney neighborhood for the past seven years organizing arts and culture events for

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

Feltonville

Feltonville: Five Spices From Five Cultures

October 16, 2017Jensen Toussaint and

There are many different ethnic groups throughout the Feltonville area of Philadelphia. One of the most prominent things that define a culture or ethnic group is the food associated with it. For each ethnic group

Francisville

Francisville: Kayuh Bicycles’ Hybrid Shop Serves As Community Space

October 16, 2017Emily Scott

On the corner of 19th and Girard streets, there is a mural of an individual riding a bright orange bike zooming passed cars. The mural reads “Kayuh: You’ll get there faster.” Kayuh means “pedal” in

Francisville

Francisville: Fur Store Sees Neighborhood Change

October 9, 2017Michaela Winberg

It was 1921 when Elayne Rutberg’s father-in-law first opened Rutberg Furs. After Rutberg’s father-in-law died, her husband took over. Then when her husband died, he passed the torch to Rutberg. She officially took ownership of

Bustleton

Fox Chase: CORA Services Arrives At Loesche Elementary School

September 28, 2017Kristof Phillips

CORA Services recently expanded its out-of-school-time (OST) network in Northeast Philadelphia, bringing additional services to schools like Loesche Elementary School. Located in Fox Chase, CORA provides children with academic support, psychological services, speech and language

Amateur Sports

Juniata Park: Local Dart League Aims To Build A Community Within The Community

September 26, 2017Kevin Hayes

The game of darts, for almost everyone that plays, is a fun way to pass the time at a bar, something to occupy the hand not cradling a beer. For many, it develops into a

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

Brewerytown

Brewerytown: Greg Parker Gives Back To The Neighborhood That Raised Him

September 20, 2017Sami Rahman

Greg Parker was born and raised in Brewerytown. As a young adult, he bought a property in his neighborhood for about $5,000 and sold it for $75,000. Parker feels he was a pioneer for the

Featured Stories

Northern Liberties: Five Unique Places To Find Caffeine

September 20, 2017Morgan Spackman

Northern Liberties has no shortage of cafés to get caffeine. Throughout this small section of Philadelphia, a number of places offer something unique or with twist to give customers something different to try.   One

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