Mindy Cohen teaches fifth-grade at Cook-Wissahickon Elementary School, located at 201 E. Salaignac St., in Manayunk. Thanks to her and other volunteers, the school is able to continue its after-school tutoring program. Every Monday through [continue reading…]
A woman in Germantown jumped from the third story of a burning home early Tuesday morning to save herself, Philadelphia Fire Department officials said. Executive Chief Richard Davis said firefighters from Engine 19, Ladder 8 [continue reading…]
This story is the second of two about backyard chickens in Philadelphia and the effort to legalize them. It’s done in partnership with NEastPhilly.com and NewsWorks. When people hear the term “backyard pets,” they usually [continue reading…]
[vimeo 59862679] Fairmount residents voted last month to support of a bicycle lane starting at Broad Street heading west. Now the neighborhood awaits approval from Spring Garden and Francisville. These residents will be given the opportunity [continue reading…]
[vimeo 59906144] Part of Philadelphia’s 10,500 acres of parkland, the Wissahickon Valley Park is a strip of lush woodlands stretching seven miles from Chestnut Hill to Manayunk. That’s a lot of ground for the rangers to [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/59806918] After David Chauner, founder of Philadelphia International Cycling Championship, announced there would not be a bike race in Manayunk this year, people in the community sprung together to come up with a solution. Congressman [continue reading…]
Center in the Park, located at 5818 Germantown Ave., was filled with laughter as lovers gathered to celebrate Valentine’s Day at Love Café. Senior citizens from the community celebrated their love for life at the [continue reading…]
[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 [continue reading…]
Residents of Wesley Enhanced Living at Stapely on the corner of Greene Street and West Washington Lane found a way to spread cheer to needy children abroad. Nearly 20 resident seniors teamed up with Clowns [continue reading…]
The Chestnut Hill Community Association held a meeting on Tuesday night discussing the upcoming property value reassessments that are part of Mayor Nutter’s Actual Value Initiative. A panel of representatives of the City Office of [continue reading…]
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