East Falls
East Falls: Development Corporation, Jefferson Professor Partner on Traffic Study
The study focuses on helping small businesses increase foot traffic post-pandemic. [continue reading…]
Neighborhoods
Arts and Entertainment
Arts: Germantown-native Kambel Smith Debuts Sculpture Exhibition At Fleisher/Ollman Gallery
Germantown native Kambel Smith is showing his second solo exhibition at Fleisher/Ollman, on display now until May 26th. [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
Rittenhouse: Philadelphia Artists Showcase Paintings at Commonweal Gallery
Adam Lovitz and Seneca Weintraut are Philadelphia artists whose cosmic-inspired paintings were on display at the Commonweal Gallery throughout March and April. [continue reading…]
North Philadelphia
Strawberry Mansion: Organizations Reach Out to Community at Gun Violence Prevention and Resources Fair
The Philadelphia Probation office hosted a gun violence prevention and resources fair that was held at the Joseph E. Mander Playground located in North Philadelphia on April 11, 2022. [continue reading…]
Center City
Transportation: SEPTA Releases Two Options for Bus Network Redesign
on to Phase 2 of SEPTA’s “Bus Revolution,” where SEPTA staff will engage with public transit riders to assess the support of each option. [continue reading…]
Education
Frankford: Q&A with Angenique Howard, founder of Unique Dreams Inc.
Angenique Howard formed Unique Dreams Inc. in 2019 to empower, uplift, and educate the Frankford community. While providing services such as trade classes, summer camps, and block clean-ups, Howard ultimately hopes to reinstate the Garsed Center to its former status as a thriving community center. [continue reading…]
Center City
Center City: Women Organized Against Rape Rally with Hands Around City Hall
April is more than just the beginning of spring, it is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. WOAR, a Philadelphia nonprofit, is leading the charge to prevent sexual violence in the area. [continue reading…]
Education
Queen Village: The Philly Goat Project Arrives To Help Teach Children About Sustainability
The Philly Goat Project has been helping children learn about caring for the planet. [continue reading…]
Featured Stories
Powelton Village: Engine 5’s Black Firefighters Share Job And Lived Experiences, And What It Means
Black firefighters share their experiences as they strive to further Black and Brown representation in the field.
East Falls
East Falls: Democratic Candidates Court Support at Community Council Meeting
U.S. House and Senate Candidates, in addition to local representatives, spoke to community members to rally support before the Pennsylvania primaries on May 17.
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