https://vimeo.com/19455197] The corner of 16th Street and Ridge Avenue is now largely vacant, but not for long. A group of private stakeholders announced they will begin construction on an LEED-certified housing development at the Francisville [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/19465785] Neil Benson is not typical. In his house, for example, old-fashioned knick-knacks line up under his cluttered window. A sticker on the front door reads ‘Dumpster Diver’, with a picture of a woman diving. [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/19375728] Eyelashes 4 U brings something to the Philadelphia area that cannot be found anywhere else in the region – a beauty shop that specializes in eyebrows and eyelashes, only. From the outside, it resembles [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/19375616] Staying ahead of the curve can be a tough task for small businesses everywhere, but Gaffney Fabrics manages to do just that with the help of employee Tony Nelson. Handling all of the various [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/19472087] Nestled in the basement of Olney Hall at La Salle University is a small art museum that contains pieces from all over the world dating back to as early as ancient Greece. For three-month [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/20352517] Germantown has a reputation of being one of those neighborhoods for Philadelphians. It is poor. African-Americans are the majority; whites are a minority. The robbery rate is high. All of these facts might lead [continue reading…]
Though many Philadelphians lump Francisville in with Fairmount or Spring Garden, any resident will tell you the neighborhood’s history sets it apart. In the late 1600s Francisville was home to “Springettsbury Manor,” an estate historians [continue reading…]
A prison has been proposed in the Southwest Philadelphia area. The facility would be a 400-bed re-entry program. It has been opposed by many people in the neighborhood. Many fliers have been handed out and [continue reading…]
The Philadelphia Senior Center Tioga Branch has been serving and housing community seniors for the past 38 years. It is located at 1531 W. Tioga St. The center was previously housed at Broad Street and [continue reading…]
Eyelashes 4 You brings something to the Philadelphia area that cannot be found anywhere else in the region – a beauty shop that specializes in eyebrows and eyelashes. In catering to this unique audience, Eyelashes [continue reading…]
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