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Point Breeze

Point Breeze: Community Garden President Looks to Leave Lasting Impact

February 16, 2016 Jordan Jeffrey Waylen

Ian Kiesel is just a few weeks into his term as president of the community garden at Ralph Brooks Park on 20th and Tasker streets, but he brings years of experience to the role. Kiesel

Center City

Fitness: Five Unique Places to Get Healthy

February 15, 2016 Aron Minkoff

With so many fitness options in Philadelphia, it is tough to find a place that offers unique programs and experiences that you cannot get elsewhere. Several places around the city allow for a different way to help

Brewerytown

Sharswood: Civic Association Trying to Navigate Redevelopment

February 15, 2016 Paige C Gross

Warren McMichael and Talmadge Belo of Sharswood say they have seen it all in terms of construction and development in their neighborhood. The lifelong residents retired from their careers in education and manufacturing, respectively, to bring

Point Breeze

Point Breeze: Five Thoughts on the Changing Landscape

February 15, 2016 Nicholas William Tricome

Point Breeze continues to change. Redevelopment has led to new homes going up and businesses coming in, slowly replacing the blight and vacant lots that have plagued the neighborhood for years. But the more the

Business

Kensington: Neighbor Helps Improve Access to Healthy Food Through Co-Op

February 12, 2016 Coleen Mary O'Hara

The Kensington Community Food Co-Op started in 2008 when the community came together to talk about issues in the neighborhood. Residents weren’t satisfied with the healthy food options that were available. Conversations evolved from those

Arts and Entertainment

Education: Young Playwrights’ Program Puts Spotlight on Student Voices

February 12, 2016 Matthew S. Leister

Anthony Martinez-Briggs, 25, is a teaching artist at the Philadelphia Young Playwrights. He is a co-founder of the grassroots organization “I Love Living,” which stems from the local hip-hop band Ill Doots. He also teaches

Kensington

Olde Kensington: Imam Aims To Build Stronger Ties Within The Community

February 11, 2016 Raya Abdelaal

Mohamed Shehata, an imam at Al-Aqsa Islamic Society, was born and raised in Egypt. An imam at a mosque typically leads prayer and leads the mosque. Shehata came into the Philadelphia community in 2001 after accepting the

Lawncrest

Oxford Circle: ‘The Community Has Become Really Diverse’

February 11, 2016 Claire Voeglein

Anita Lyndaker-Studer is the executive director of the Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association. Originally from Columbus, Ohio, she moved to Philadelphia after she graduated from Cedarville University with a degree in social work and

Arts and Entertainment

Chestnut Hill: Four Things That Make This Community Special

February 11, 2016 Robert William Methlie

Chestnut Hill is a neighborhood in Philadelphia that houses a unique community. It’s historical significance and abundance of green life makes it a great place to live and visit. Within the town are shops such as

East Oak Lane

East Oak Lane: Non-Profit Program Director Helps Provide Scholarships To Students In Need

February 10, 2016 Chelsea Ann Rovnan

Portia Fullard, a longtime resident of East Oak Lane and graduate of Temple University, is program director for Sky Community Partners, Inc., a local non-profit organization that identifies children in underserved communities and helps pay

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