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Axis Philly: Effects of Actual Value Initiative Greater on Multiple Property Owners

April 14, 2013

The results of the Actual Value Initiative have created a huge variation among properties all across the city. The Office of Property Assessments establishes the value of property based on four things: the size and

Northeast: Track Coach Devoted to Parish, But Four Sons Come First

April 9, 2013

Motherhood is a full-time job, one in which the work is demanding, stressful, challenging and tiring. But, being a mother is also gratifying and fulfilling. Pam Ewing, a mother of four, is going into her

Northeast: The Friends of Pennypack Park Strive to Protect Historic Landscape

April 5, 2013

https://vimeo.com/62635748] The Friends of Pennypack Park work together to beautify the park and preserve it for the enjoyment of future generations. Despite having an eye on the future, there is a particular area of the park which

Northeast: Archbishop Ryan Announces Partnership with Holy Family University

March 25, 2013

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education announced Wednesday a partnership between Holy Family University and Archbishop Ryan High School. Ryan students who graduate with a GPA of at least 2.5 will be eligible for admission

Northeast: Frankford Transportation Center Could Become a Community Hub

March 7, 2013

https://vimeo.com/60969768] In 1961, Jane Jacobs wrote The Death and Life of Great American Cities, in which she proposed supporting neighborhoods’ use of community-based initiatives. Fast-forward 50 years, and urban planners are taking her observations into serious consideration,

Northeast: Comedy Cabaret Benefits Both Veteran and New Comedians

March 5, 2013

https://vimeo.com/60853126] The Comedy Cabaret has been serving up laughs in the Northeast since the ’80s and helping aspiring comics get their feet wet. The club, located inside the Ramada Inn at 11580 Roosevelt Blvd., features shows every Friday

Northeast: Stein Florist, a Neighborhood Legend

February 21, 2013

https://vimeo.com/59813838] In 1887, the Stein family delivered flowers throughout Philadelphia via horse and buggy. The horse and buggies might be gone, but more than 125 years later, Frankford Avenue’s Stein Florist is trying to maintain

Northeast: Residents Want to Raise Chickens in the City

February 19, 2013

https://vimeo.com/59811079] This story is the first of two about backyard chickens in Philadelphia and the effort to legalize them. It’s done in partnership with NEastPhilly.com and NewsWorks. Almost a decade ago, the City Council met

Northeast: Parkwood Community Garden a Go, Volunteers Sought

February 18, 2013

https://vimeo.com/59839684] A community garden is in the process of becoming a reality for the residents in Parkwood with help from the community to politicians. With support from Councilman Brian O’Neill, R-10th, an 18,000-sq. ft. garden located next

Axis Philly: City Residents Concerned About Service Cuts

February 14, 2013

[vimeo 59602369] Residents citywide are still concerned with what Mayor Nutter’s Actual Value Initiative may have in store for their neighborhoods. While some are concerned about how much their taxes may increase; others are more concerned