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Arts and Entertainment

Old City: Baltimore Artist Debuts Basketball Blooms at Pentimenti Gallery

April 15, 2022 Christine Danielle Jean-Baptiste

Brandon Donahue’s sculpture exhibition “Rebounds & Assists,” features his series of basketball
blooms—sculptures Donahue makes from deflated basketballs arranged like flower petals.

Business

Frankford: ‘Reimaging’ Project on Paul Street Nears Completion

April 15, 2022 Matt Strout

The initial step towards the park was in 2013 when “Destination Frankford,” an arts-based plan that was included in the city of Philadelphia planning commission’s 2035 plan, was announced.

COVID-19

Roxborough: Schuylkill Center Brings Nature Education Into Your Living Room

April 11, 2022 Matthew Aquino

Thursday Night L!VE provides insight into Spring season as weather gets warmer

Arts and Entertainment

Callowhill: Trans Art Market Raised Money for Social Justice Organizations

April 11, 2022 Kyla S Jackson

The Trans Art Market was held outside Love City Brewing in support of.Cars 4 Philly and Housing Reparations for Philadelphia, both organizations that focused on economic justice for black and brown communities.

Education

Roxborough: Agricultural High School Offers More Than Just Academics

April 11, 2022 Matthew Aquino

A deep look into the life of an animal science student at Walter B Saul High School

North Philadelphia

Strawberry Mansion: How Neighborhood Friends With Brotherly Bonds Remember And Create Community

April 9, 2022 Isabella J DiAmore

Terry Little, Stacey Dowling and Guy Lang all grew up in the Philadelphia area, and now stay connected through their weekly podcast.

Environment

Environment: How One Tree Tender Represents The New Guard Trying To ‘Soften The Proverbial Concrete Jungle’ In South Philadelphia

April 6, 2022 Caroline Lee Sweeney

Philadelphia is full of tree tending groups that do environmental work that goes relatively unnoticed. These tree tending groups work within their neighborhoods to help create a greener Philadelphia.

Education

Spruce Hill: The City School Teacher and Her Impact on the School Community

April 4, 2022 Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Samantha Maki always knew she wanted to be a teacher. Since the age of six, when she would give out tests to her friends during playdates, teaching was her passion. The first-grade teacher has been at The City School since 2020, working hard to make a difference in the lives of her students.

Grays Ferry

Grays Ferry: Local Civic Remembers Past, Works Through Present, Looks To Future

April 1, 2022 Sam D Cohn

Grays Ferry Civic Association President Michael Bradley discusses what makes Grays Ferry unique and the work the GFCA does to help the community.

Education

Old City: Panel Revisits the Hidden History of Betsy Ross

March 30, 2022 Adam Christopher Kizun

Most people may think of children’s stories and myths of the American Revolution when they hear the name Betsy Ross, but a recent panel discussion hosted by the American Repertory Theater and the Museum of

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