Category: Fox Chase - Page 3 - Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Far Northeast: Residents Want a Mayor Who Cares, and Better City Services

March 10, 2015

While Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods, the Far Northeast section tends to stand alone. The Far Northeast is one of the bigger sections of Philadelphia, with a combined population total of 231,756 compared to

Far Northeast: Five Historical Churches that Helped Shape the Community

February 4, 2015

The Far Northeast is known as an area of religious communities. It’s a place where churchgoers can admire the majestic architecture and history of some of the region’s oldest churches. Pennepack Baptist Church (above), located at 1832 Krewstown

Mayfair: Roller Girls Skate Hammer of Glory To Kickoff Philly Beer Week

May 31, 2014

The annual Philly Beer Week festival kicked off Friday with a Philly Roller Girl led bar-hop. The tour stopped at The Grey Lodge in Mayfair with the Hammer of Glory (HOG) in tow. The hammer

Fox Chase: Neighborhood Yard Sale Creates Family Ties

November 22, 2013

Yard sales don’t require a yard anymore. In fact, they may not even require a house. Meet Patricia Cioccia. She’s a resident of Frankford but she’s no stranger to the folks in Fox Chase. Cioccia

Northeast: The Carpet Shop Holds Ugly Floor Contest

October 16, 2013

The Carpet Shop in Fox Chase is holding an “Ugliest Floor Contest” and will be giving away a $50 gift certificate to the person with the butt-ugliest floor to help them redecorate before the holiday festivities

Northeast: Local Lifestyle Blog Looks to Grow

September 12, 2013

Polished for Pennies, a fashion and lifestyle blog created by Fox Chase natives Vittoria Woodill and her sisters, is looking to grow. Woodill, a traffic reporter for CBS3, started the blog in 2011 for women who

Northeast Philadelphia: The Future of the 172nd District

June 19, 2012

https://vimeo.com/44167243] The image of the Northeast existing as a stepchild section of Philadelphia is an image that Mayfair Civic Association president Joe DeFelice said his neighborhood aimed to defy. That image and initiatives for the

Fox Chase: Military Veteran Honored After 33 Years

April 12, 2012

Marita McNichol was awarded with the American flag in honor of her father who died after serving in World War II. Francis P. McNichol, who served in the Navy during World War II, died 33

Northeast Philadelphia: Residents Take Action Against Bill Proposing to Legalize Bandit Signs

April 11, 2012

https://vimeo.com/40173364] On Jan. 26, Councilman Curtis Jones, D-4th, formally introduced a bill, No. 120017, that would legalize the bandit signs that have been littering the streets and creating blight in the neighborhoods. The bill was

Northeast: Three Republican Candidates Fight for Council Seats

October 24, 2011

https://vimeo.com/30954860] With the fall election season underway seven City Council At-Large candidates came together recently at the WHYY studio for a political debate that, considering the stakes of the upcoming election, was a testament to