Neighborhoods

A  group of protesters gathered outside the School District of Philadelphia’s North Broad Street headquarters this week,  continuing opposition to scheduled school closures. Shouting chants like “Our children are not for sale!” the protestors cited

Officials have discovered the cause of the fire that occurred early Tuesday morning in a three-story townhouse, located on Baynton Street, in Germantown. Executive Chief Richard Davidson has confirmed that the house fire prompted a

For a long time, teachers and administrators have discussed ways to bring education into the 21 century but haven’t taken much action. In order to prepare students for college, careers and life, they need to

The second oldest specialized business improvement district in Philadelphia is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year with plans for continued achievement. The South Street Headhouse District recently hosted its “State of the Street,” a look

Mindy Cohen teaches fifth-grade at Cook-Wissahickon Elementary School, located at 201 E. Salaignac St., in Manayunk. Thanks to her and other volunteers, the school is able to continue its after-school tutoring program. Every Monday through

In the past month, neighborhood crime reports indicate two robberies, two burglaries and a car theft have taken place in the 19th Police District near Overbrook. The 19th District is being proactive in educating community members

https://vimeo.com/59813838] In 1887, the Stein family delivered flowers throughout Philadelphia via horse and buggy. The horse and buggies might be gone, but more than 125 years later, Frankford Avenue’s Stein Florist is trying to maintain

After a vote held last week, the Fishtown Neighbors Association turned down Alberto Rivera’s zoning request regarding his property at 1117 Day St. Rivera had plans to convert the single-family home into a duplex, one