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Torresdale: Five Bars To Go Grab a Beer

October 12, 2017Leah Murray and

Torresdale is like many other neighborhhoods — filled with people who work hard and like to let loose and have fun when they are done. Thankfully, no matter what your taste may be, there is

Bridesburg: Plan For Refurbishing Brownfields Awaits Next Step

October 2, 2017Colton Shaw

Much of the area in North Philadelphia that abuts the Delaware River has been in a decades-long transition stage from manufacturing hub as factories in the neighborhoods move, leaving behind their industrial footprint. The possibility

Bridesburg: Residents Suggest Isolation And Community Create Its Neighborhood’s Safe Streets

September 29, 2017Kevin Hayes

From May 26 to June 25, the Bridesburg section of Philadelphia reported zero violent crimes, making it the only neighborhood in the city that can stake such a claim, according to a live-tracking data set compiled

Northeast Philadelphia: Philadelphia’s Out-of-School Time Initiative Enters Phase One

September 29, 2017Kristof Phillips

Philadelphia’s Out-of-School Time (OST) Initiative continues to build on past programs and improve the quality of OST for children by increasing participation from non-city funded programs. Mayor Jim Kenney’s administration sees improving OST programing as a

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

Mayfair: Donny Smith, Mayfair’s Go-To Guy

September 28, 2017Rob DiRienzo

Donnie Smith shuffles his papers atop a folding table in the white cinderblock-walled multipurpose room at the Mayfair Community Center. The clock reads just after 7 o’clock. The room is about half-full of chattering residents

Mayfair: This Week In The News — An Eclipse Party, Singing Summer Camp Concert And A Community Facing Challenges

August 25, 2017Bob Stewart

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people are talking about things happening in Mayfair: Mapping Progress in 55 Philadelphia Neighborhoods– Next City released a report listing Mayfair among a half dozen

Mayfair: Eclipse Viewing, Comedy, Concerts And Christmas In August Happening This Week

August 21, 2017Bob Stewart

The 2017 Eclipse Watch and Pinhole Viewer Craft– Monday, Aug. 21, noon. The Mayfair Arts Initiative and Mayfair CDC will co-host a crafting event for folks to construct their own “viewer” for the eclipse. Especially helpful for

Mayfair: This Week In The News — Car Crashes And Thefts, Political Rematches And Swimming Overseas

August 18, 2017Bob Stewart

In case you missed it, we found a few places where people are talking about things happening in Mayfair: Car crashes into funeral home– A man drove his car into the John F. Fluehr &

Mayfair: Bugs, Concerts, Donuts And Free Movies This Week

August 14, 2017Bob Stewart

Looking to find out what’s going on in Mayfair this week? Our calendar round-up lets you know what’s happening in your neighborhood. Senior Night: Monday, Aug. 14, 5-7 p.m., Philadelphia Insectarium & Butterfly Pavilion (8046 Frankford