Neighborhoods

Sharon White and Elaine Terranova, both poets from Philadelphia, came to the Falls of Schuylkill Library this week to share their work with the community for National Poetry Month. White and Terranova said they’ve always

Committed to making city government more accessible, 6th District Councilman Bobby Henon introduced yesterday the long-awaited cityhall application for smartphone users. The app is designed to provide residents, business owners and visitors of Philadelphia access

Stacks of pants and rows of shirts fill a small room in the basement of United Communities of Southeast Philadelphia. Shoes of all colors are aligned perfectly along the wall. More clothes are tucked away

The community garden in Hunting Park, one of many revitalization projects taking place in the park over the past year, allows residents to grow their own fruits and vegetables in the usually limited green space

The Bawa Muhaiyaddeen Fellowship does not care what religion you are. In fact, they do not care if you have any religion at all. The fellowship accepts all. Located in a stone mansion at 5820

With side-by-side shops that last through the decades, families in Fairhill undoubtedly put pride into their work. The Izaguirre family owns a florist and dry cleaning shop, where they have made long lasting relationships with

Square tables were pressed together for a conference at the Greater Brewerytown Development Corp. A dozen young men and one young female employee sat around the table as the CDC’s youth advisory board held its

The former Roberto Clemente Middle School building in Hunting Park remains without a bid after the Philadelphia School District put it up for auction more than three months ago. “The asking price for Roberto Clemente is