Neighborhoods

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

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

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

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

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

Opened for more than 122 years, Lovett Memorial Library is more than just a place where people can check out books. Located on the 6900 block of Germantown Avenue, Lovett’s a haven that the community

On 21st Street and Susquehanna Avenue sits Maxwell’s, a Jamaican and American restaurant. Owner Norman Maxwell works alongside his wife to cook, bake and occasionally deliver food around the North Philadelphia area. The two Jamaican natives, opened

Thrift stores line Girard Avenue but one store in particular seems to standout. Located on Second and Girard, Reverie truly lives up to its name. As you walk in through the doors it really feels as