Philadelphia Neighborhoods logo
  • Neighborhoods
    • Center City
    • North Philadelphia
    • Northeast Philadelphia
    • Northwest Philadelphia
    • River Wards
    • South Philadelphia
    • Southwest Philadelphia
    • West Philadelphia
  • Topics
    • Amateur Sports
    • Arts and Entertainment
    • Business
    • City Hall
    • Community Meetings
    • Crime
    • Economy
    • Education
    • Elections
    • Environment
    • Fashion
    • Food
    • Government
    • Health
    • History
    • Housing
    • How To
    • Immigration
    • LGBTQ
    • Mental Health
    • Music
    • Police
    • Politics
    • Poverty
    • Property
    • Religion
    • Science
    • Social Issues
    • Sustainability
    • Technology
    • Transportation
    • Veterans’ Affairs
    • Zoning
  • Special Reports
    • North Philadelphia: Can the Next Crimes be Prevented?
    • Recent Special Reports
      • COVID-19 Reporting
      • City Hall, Fall 2019
      • Special Report Podcast: Mental Health
      • Klein Fellowship- Immigration
      • Klein Fellowship- Income Inequality
    • All Special Reports
  • Latino Communities
  • Philadelphia Neighborhoods Map
  • About Philadelphia Neighborhoods
  • Awards
  • Our Code of Ethics & Guiding Principles
  • News Orgs: Want To Use Our Stories?
  • Tips/Contact
HomeNeighborhoods

Neighborhoods

Northern Liberties

Northern Liberties: Zoning Committee Integral to Neighborhood Development

June 22, 2013 0

[vimeo 68257611] The Zoning Committee of the Northern Liberties Neighbors Association has considered the needs of numerous commercial, industrial and residential projects for years, striking a balance that has allowed the neighborhood to flourish. This committee [continue reading…]

Education

Germantown: The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf Celebrates its 193rd Graduation

June 22, 2013 2

[vimeo 68701874] The sounds of clapping mingled with hands raised and wiggling, the American Sign Language signal for applause as this year’s four graduates of The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf walked down the aisle clad in [continue reading…]

Neighborhoods

Powelton Village: Red Cross House Key to Resident Recovery

June 22, 2013 0

The Red Cross House, located at 40th Street and Powelton Avenue in West Philadelphia, is one of the most unique branches of the well known humanitarian organization. The mission of the House is to help [continue reading…]

No Picture
Arts and Entertainment

Bella Vista: Young Artists at the Fleisher Art Memorial

June 21, 2013 0

https://vimeo.com/67784562] A Hundred Year Idea Sitting on Catharine Street in Bella Vista, the Fleisher Art Memorial building has hosted different arts for over one hundred years. Originally the Graphics Sketch Club was for lower-income students, [continue reading…]

Frankford

Northeast: Frankford Catholics Worried about Parish Merger’s Impact on Community

June 20, 2013 0

https://vimeo.com/68790990] The 15th Police District Advisory Council and the Frankford Civic Association honored St. Joachim Pastor Father Steven Wetzel last Sunday for his commitment to the community. But the celebration was bittersweet, as the congregation [continue reading…]

Education

Northeast: Teachers and School Employees Become ‘Faces of the Layoffs’

June 20, 2013 0

FacesofTheLayoffs.org gives a voice to the thousands of Philadelphia School District employees who’ve been told they would not have jobs this coming fall. It was organized largely by Larissa Pahomov, who was inspired by Anissa Weinraub’s [continue reading…]

Amateur Sports

Fairmount: Paine’s Park Provides New Space for Skaters

June 20, 2013 0

When Paine’s Park opened in late May, skaters rejoiced. Local residents, however, don’t seem to notice nor think its attraction has a negative impact on the neighborhood. “I think it’s good for the city to [continue reading…]

Fishtown

Fishtown: Local Resident Converts Home into Yoga Studio

June 19, 2013 0

Located at 1130 Columbia Ave., is Yoga has become a space for local residents who wish to pursue yoga in a small and friendly learning environment. Chae Yang Bullock, owner and chief teacher, opened the studio [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

Mount Airy: Studio Enables Students to Combat Bullying with Song

June 19, 2013 0

Students at Henry H. Houston School are making their voices heard when it comes to bullying. But rather than speaking out against it, these students are singing out. Unveiled before an audience of students, teachers [continue reading…]

Education

Mantua: GED Test Change Affects Adult Education class

June 19, 2013 0

Jim Landers teaches the Adult Education class offered by the Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships, a new organization at 35th and Spring Garden streets. The Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships at 35th and Spring Garden provides [continue reading…]

Posts pagination

« 1 … 263 264 265 … 483 »

Recent Posts

  • The Light We Hold: Inside a Philly Community Gathering of Art and Grief
    December 27, 2025 0
  • “Bubhub” in The 215
    December 19, 2025 0
  • A man plays a piano with others listening in the background. He is smiling.
    More Than a Milestone: How Families CCAN’s First In-Person Event Strengthened a Decade of Online Support
    December 19, 2025 0
  • Staying Afloat Amid Federal Funding Cuts: A Conversation with Alliance for Watershed Education Managing Director Jamē McCray
    November 19, 2025 0
  • North Roots Farm Unveils Mural Honoring Community Leaders
    November 19, 2025 0
Philadelphia Neighborhoods Student Reporters
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • RSS

© 2025 All Rights Reserved. Philadelphia Neighborhoods: A program of the Department of Journalism at the Lew Klein College of Media and Communication at Temple University.