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https://vimeo.com/63697359] Incidents involving guns have prompted citizens in the Allegheny, Nicetown and Tioga area to take a proactive stand against violence. Groups like Men United For A Better Philadelphia and programs like Cradle 2 Grave were

Colored patio sets occupied by chatty groups of people line the block in front of the Market Street side of 30th Street Station. What was previously a parking lot became a success story after its

You may have heard of Christmas in July, but what about Walpurgisnacht, the traditional German holiday marking the midpoint to Halloween? On Saturday evening, only the bravest Philadelphians celebrated Walpurgis Night with a haunted tour

One possibility that City Council is considering is the gradual application of the property tax reassessments throughout the course of three years. A bill proposed by Councilman Mark Squilla of the 1st District would do

https://vimeo.com/64692276]   On the 3300 block of North 5th Street, there is a small but wondrous destination for people from across the city – the home of self-taught artist Dino Vazquez. Vazquez moved into the neighborhood

Some residents in Fishtown have been waiting on the Philadelphia Streets Department to properly fill a sink hole on the 1100 block of Crease Street before something gets damaged or someone gets hurt. This wait

In the near future East Palmer Street will see a new dog park right next to Shissler Recreation Center.  Dog owners in Fishtown consider this new facility “a welcome addition.” Volunteers gathered recently to plant

South Philadelphia’s Second Street has become legendary as the site for the Mummers, Philadelphia’s colorful New Years revelers. Second Street in South Philly houses the Mummers Museum honoring that annual celebration plus costume houses holding