Northwest Philadelphia

The area around the intersection of Chew and Chelten avenues is one of the most crime-infested sections of East Germantown. Although the surrounding area is characterized by crime and drug-related activities, the quiet 900 block of

[vimeo 90075147] As the sound of screeching metal grew louder, inhabitants flocked to the corner of 28th Street and West Girard Avenue. They did a quick wave and the trolley halted, allowing eager passengers to hop on

In 2004, Manayunk was faced with a problem. The Philadelphia Water Department needed to put in a sewage overflow tank and had picked Lower Venice Island for its location. However, the island, tucked in between

https://vimeo.com/90086401] Main Street in Manayunk bustles with a slew of fitness and aerobics establishments offering a wide range of physical activities. From Awakenings Pole Fitness to hot yoga, the nearly mile-long commercial strip has something

Mahki English, all 3 feet 7 inches, is the Chestnut Hill College men’s basketball team’s secret weapon. Majoring in battling cancer and inspiring buckets, the 5-year-old baller has been the team’s biggest inspiration. Thrilled to

A decision was made to perform renovations on the Lovett Memorial Library in Mount Airy, and the public responded positively to the idea.  Joe Benford, the Chief of Extensions for the Free Library of Philadelphia

Tucked away in the hustle of Girard Avenue is a brightly displayed building, decorated with colorful flowers and small window designs. This office is on a mission to clean up the neighborhood and return the

https://vimeo.com/89371076] After a long career in sports – coaching, running fitness programs for two schools in the suburbs and teaming up with others to run a large basketball clinic in South Philadelphia – Beth Devine