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Strawberry Mansion/Allegheny West: Loaded with History Worth Visiting

February 1, 2016Carine Lavache

Strawberry Mansion and Allegheny West have been marred by news reports of violence and drug problems for many years. What people may think are dangerous areas in North Philadelphia are unique subdivisions with their own

North Philadelphia: Neighborhoods’ History Has Not Been Forgotten

February 1, 2016Paige C Gross

The neighborhoods of North Philadelphia are home to a number of historical landmarks. Reminders of the area’s 17th- and 18th-century history are scattered across the changing neighborhoods of Francisville, Sharswood, Spring Garden and North Central.

Immigration: Q&A with Bethany Welch, Director of the Aquinas Center

February 1, 2016Erin Justine Edinger-Turoff and

Bethany Welch (shown above) is the founding director the St. Thomas Aquinas Center, an organization affiliated with the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church at 17th and Morris streets in South Philadelphia. The organization was created

Kensington: Five Places Helping to Create an Art Community

February 1, 2016James M. Kirn

Slowly but surely, the art community in Old Kensington is pushing forward. It’s hidden among the abandoned factories and vacant lots of the area, but the artists aren’t complaining. “There are five studios within blocks

Kensington/Northern Liberties: Five Coffee Shops Worth Visiting

January 27, 2016Raya Abdelaal and

Gentrification of Northern Liberties and Kensington has shifted these neighborhoods into a new direction. With many diverse people living the area, it has caused a rise in the openings of new cafes. According to a 2015 report on the

Northeast Philadelphia: Five Unique Places To Grab A Drink

January 27, 2016Claire Voeglein and

Philadelphia is a melting pot of different cultures and backgrounds. This diversity gives the bars and restaurants their own special type of character and spunk. No two places are the same and here are a few that embody

South Philly: Five Places to Satisfy Any Meal of the Day

January 25, 2016Amber Clay and Abigail Durey

South Philly hosts a number of good eateries that are worth trying out, and the further south you, go the more food gems you’ll find. Whether you’re trying to get some breakfast, lunch, dinner, or

Queen Village: How Residents Helped Create the First Conservation District

January 19, 2016pnadmin

It all started because there were too many garages in Queen Village. According to the co-chair of the Queen Village Neighbors Association zoning committee, Michael Hauptman, it was around 2006 or 2007 when the neighborhood started

Hunting Park: Revitalization Project Helps Increase Public Safety

January 19, 2016Harrison Brink

Walking through Hunting Park today, it’s hard to believe that not so long ago it was a much less desirable place to be. Underfunded, the park was largely in disarray and disuse until the Fairmount

Hunting Park: New Concilio Playground Highlights the Importance of Recreation

January 18, 2016pnadmin

Philadelphia’s oldest Latino organization, Concilio, has been surrounded by an empty lot since its relocation in summer 2014. A few months ago, Concilio reached out to KaBOOM!, a nonprofit organization that builds playgrounds with community