Neighborhoods

https://vimeo.com/30086393] Each Friday at Gorgas Park, the McCann’s Farm farmers market brings fresh produce to the Roxborough area. Anita McCann-Hepler, a third-generation farm owner, and her sister run the stand as a part of Philadelphia’s

https://vimeo.com/29994883] “Do you want to live or do you want to die?” That’s the question Philadelphia CeaseFire, an anti-violence organization, asks all clients before they can seek help from the outreach program. CeaseFire is an organization

“Alright class, now which of these has food and which of these has actions?” Kathy Fagan pointed to two words on the chalkboard in front of her: “ingredients” and “instructions”. For that day’s lesson, her small class of

The grand opening of “LOOK! On Lancaster Avenue” drew large crowds to the Mantua section of Lancaster Avenue on Friday night. LOOK!, which features 16 visual and sound art installations by local artists, is an

Kids who attend L.P. Hill Elementary School rarely get to experience life outside of Strawberry Mansion. The main reason for this is the parents’ economic status. They simply cannot afford to take their children on

Looking at Barbara Burnam, it’s hard to believe the 75-year-old woman has much influence and control over her community. However, for the past 50 years, “Miss Barbara” Burnam has served as block captain for the

O’Doodle’s, a Chestnut Hill toy store since 1997, is not your typical children’s store with video games and electronics. Instead, owner Fran O’Donnell tries to concentrate on selling more traditional and interactive toys that allow

https://vimeo.com/30060883] Education has been hit hard over the past year. Particularly here in Philadelphia with the recent budget cuts for education it’s been hard for public schools to maintain after-school programming. But with the help