Northwest Philadelphia

https://vimeo.com/43625924]   For the residents of Ogontz Avenue between Andrews Avenue and Middleton Street, an invested block captain and caring neighbors have helped their block maintain its peacefulness and achieve a strong sense of community.

https://vimeo.com/43815730] The block of Grape Street in Manayunk situated between Cresson and Silverwood streets may look deceiving at first. The street is quiet with few pedestrians and an occasional car attempting to maneuver through the

The new restrictions on voting implemented by Gov. Tom Corbett this spring has sparked some Germantown-area leaders recently to form a coalition for the purpose of opposing those restrictions that they contend are targeted at

The Nichols Berg Gallery, located at 8611 Germantown Ave. in Chestnut Hill, is the site of an ongoing art exhibit featuring the work of three local artists. Throughout June recent paintings and works on paper

For 46 years, East Mount Airy Neighbors has vigorously pursued improving conditions in Northwest Philadelphia. Since its inception in 1966, this organization has encouraged community involvement through its longtime leaders and new members. EMAN announced

Herman Townsville will welcome this summer season with his new ice cream and water ice parlor. Townsville bought the building at the corner of  Stenton and Ogontz this past December and with the help of

https://vimeo.com/43411752] With the number of people in need of emergency assistance steadily increasing, the Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry has opened its cupboard every Thursday to distribute food. The Crisis Ministry, located at 35 W. Chelten

Teaching the community to be creative and self-sufficient is the driving force behind Red House,  a nonprofit organization and sewing school all combined in a single space at 3733 Midvale Ave. in East Falls. Red House