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Kensington: Philadelphia Photo Arts Center Connects With The Community

March 3, 2016 Raya Abdelaal

Walking down Master Street in Kensington, it’s almost impossible to miss the Crane Arts building. Located in front of the building, two light brown doors lead to the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center, a space that provides the

West Kensington: Peace Corps Alumnus Continues Work With Latino Community

March 2, 2016 Coleen Mary O'Hara

Entering the Norris Square Neighborhood Project (NSNP) is an experience in itself. With bright colors, the side-by-side row homes create a place that becomes a safe haven for youth in Kensington. Through numerous after-school programs, garden

North Central: Lynn Dorwaldt Uncovers History at the Wagner Institute

March 1, 2016 Victoria G Mier

Lynn Dorwaldt has always loved puzzles. “Word puzzles, crossword puzzles, logic puzzles,” she said. “I love the journey of trying to find the answer to something.” Dorwaldt, the librarian at the Wagner Free Institute of

Fishtown: PSPCA Turns Art Into Activism

February 29, 2016 Brittany R Boston

Renee Beaucheane is a longtime animal rights activist. In addition to working professionally with the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA) in Fishtown, much of her personal time is devoted to animal-rights-related causes.

Kensington : Public School Teacher Helps More Than Youth

February 26, 2016 Aron Minkoff

On any given day Steven Reich is looked upon by a classroom full of eight year-olds for guidance in math, reading or writing. At the same time, there are 27,000 adults following Steven on Twitter for guidance on

Education: Looking at What’s Next for Five Closed High Schools in Philadelphia

February 25, 2016 Matthew R Mcgraw

Education is one of the foundations of society, and yet schools in Philadelphia are hemorrhaging cash due to rising costs and stagnant revenues. Many have been forced to cut back on everything from school supplies

LGBTQ: Q&A with Anthony Leon, Advocate for Latino Community

February 16, 2016 Allison Anne Merchant

Anthony Leon is the co-producer of “Gran Varones,” a documentary film featuring the stories of gay and queer Latino men. Leon captured and assembled stories with co-producer Louie Ortiz-Fonesca and video editor Sean Laughlin. The film premiered

Fitness: Five Unique Places to Get Healthy

February 15, 2016 Aron Minkoff

With so many fitness options in Philadelphia, it is tough to find a place that offers unique programs and experiences that you cannot get elsewhere. Several places around the city allow for a different way to help

Sharswood: Civic Association Trying to Navigate Redevelopment

February 15, 2016 Paige C Gross

Warren McMichael and Talmadge Belo of Sharswood say they have seen it all in terms of construction and development in their neighborhood. The lifelong residents retired from their careers in education and manufacturing, respectively, to bring

Kensington: Neighbor Helps Improve Access to Healthy Food Through Co-Op

February 12, 2016 Coleen Mary O'Hara

The Kensington Community Food Co-Op started in 2008 when the community came together to talk about issues in the neighborhood. Residents weren’t satisfied with the healthy food options that were available. Conversations evolved from those