Olney Charter High School was once a building housing two separate high schools. Imagine walking into school with a friend and having him or her go right to enter Olney High School East while you [continue reading…]
For many Philadelphians, a night out may not include going into Center City. Some would rather stay close to home and go to their usual haunt than hop on the El or grab an Uber [continue reading…]
Nancy Nagle, the owner of the Northern Liberties gallery and yarn shop Nangellini, finds joy and internal peace through weaving and creating fiber art. At a young age, Nagle discovered her passion for symmetry, geometry, [continue reading…]
Absent parents. Incarcerated fathers. Children of violence. For parents and children in underserved parts of the city, the narrative far too often reads the same. Headlines tell of kids losing their lives too soon, a [continue reading…]
There are a number of places that people in many communities might say matter. In the Tioga and Nicetown sections, there are five places that really give back to these communities in their own ways. [continue reading…]
Olde Kensington is a close-knit community with a thriving arts and culture scene (watch out, Fishtown). On every street you will encounter anything from an art recycling center to a monstrous exhibition hub. Want to [continue reading…]
After the Presbytery of Philadelphia asked Rev. Adan Mairena to come to Norris Square following his Resident in Ministry in 2005, he was tasked with a daunting challenge: revitalize the West Kensington Ministry. The neighborhood [continue reading…]
When looking throughout Strawberry Mansion for convenient food shopping, one would be hard pressed to find the more exclusive, big name stores to shop at. In fact there are no nationally branded grocery stores in [continue reading…]
Among the various neighborhoods that make up Philadelphia, North Philadelphia harbors many small businesses and institutions that you probably didn’t give much thought to. The following five places serve to better the community and provide [continue reading…]
Andy German is about to begin his first season as the head coach of St. Joseph’s Prep’s lacrosse team. He was hired in October, replacing Eric Gregg, who stepped down after a six year tenure. Prior [continue reading…]
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