Neighborhoods

A neighborhood plan is created to solve the physical problems of a community. In Logan, the Logan CDC, along with planning firm WRT, is looking to address issues including a lack of safe areas for

Mantua is seeing more and more Drexel and Penn students move into the neighborhood than ever. With college students starting to pack the West Philadelphia neighborhood, that usually means an increased number of college parties. College parties

The Allegheny West Foundation has a huge influence on the community today. From housing and commercial development plans to orchestrating youth programs, the organization has a hand in everything. The foundation has teamed up with many organizations throughout

Surfing the web for new beats during his song-writing process, Quintin Cliett stumbled upon TCustomz’ website, where a little ditty slugged “Matlock” piqued his interest. “It’s a sample of the ‘Matlock’ theme in hip-hop form,” Cliett

Known for its vibrant art scene, there is literally something for every artsy person in Philadelphia. Some spots, of course, tend to be more unusual than others. 1. The Clay Studio (above), founded 74 years

Tioga-Nicetown and Allegheny West are rarely seen in the mainstream media. When they are, it usually involves poverty, drugs or violence. But these neighborhoods are lively areas with plenty of interesting people and things to

In a city crawling with food trucks and fast food restaurants there exists an active, bustling community of health and wellness practitioners working towards changing social attitudes and health patterns in Philadelphia. Nutritionists, activist filmmakers,

Philadelphia is known for its many neighborhoods, but the Northeast in particular is home to quite a few unique businesses and landmarks. The following is a list of five places you might not know in