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Arts: Philadelphia Open Studios Tour Returns To The City

October 23, 2018 Simone Stancil

The Center for Emerging Visual Artists (CFEVA) is holding its annual Philadelphia Open Studios Tour (POST) throughout October. For the first two weeks of the month, visitors can get a behind-the-scenes look at the work

Business

Roxborough/Manayunk: Shifting Demographic Impacts Housing Market

October 22, 2018 Jared Johnson

Manayunk and Roxborough are changing as their populations continue to get younger. Both sections of the city have proved to be destinations for young people to live after they finish school, and more of them

Center City

City Hall: POWER Urges City Council To Raise Minimum Wage To $15 Per Hour

October 22, 2018 Simone Stancil

Members of the Philadelphia POWER community (pictured above) gathered at City Hall council chambers to voice their concerns and support the introduction of living wage legislation on Thursday, Sept. 27. The measure, if approved, will

Fairhill

Fairhill: Residents Discuss Street Safety Solutions

October 21, 2018 Brianna Baker

The Hispanic Association Contractor Enterprise (HACE) discussed Fairhill street safety at its monthly community meeting on Oct. 10. HACE, a neighborhood advisory committee, is a community development corporation focused on affordable housing, economic development and social

Business

Port Richmond: Local Woman Created Mobile Site To Troubleshoot Body-Image Issues Through Social Media

October 19, 2018 Christopher Malo

Lauren Hallden from Port Richmond is using a website she created to connect with users in a unique way. Problem Bodies is a site that randomly generates things that are “wrong” with how you look.

Arts and Entertainment

Old City: Painted Bride Arts Center Is Committed To Creating A New Mission For The Community

October 19, 2018 Dee Patel

Although the beloved, mosaic-covered structure in Old City will not be getting a historic designation, The Painted Bride is making new plans. The art center’s executive director, Laurel Raczka, is seeking new ways to sustain

Arts and Entertainment

Fairhill: Artist Debuts Homecoming Ceramics Show

October 18, 2018 Brianna Baker

Ceramic artist Roberto Lugo (above) grew up in North Philadelphia but has been featured in collections around the world. This summer he brought his work back to the community that raised him with his show Boricua,

Brewerytown

Brewerytown: Residents Raise Concerns About Public Transportation, Garbage Pickup

October 18, 2018 Gail Vivar

During the Brewerytown-Sharswood Community Civic Association’s (BSCCA) meeting on Thursday, Sept. 20, tensions arose around residents’ concerns about the lack of public transportation, as well as a perceived garbage problem. “This area is a transportation desert,”

East Falls

East Falls: Votes, Traffic And Zoning Occupy Community Council

October 17, 2018 Lindsay Hargrave

Candidate’s Night at the East Falls Community Council meeting, a special meeting held each year before primary and general elections, was held at at the East Falls Presbyterian Church on Vaux Street on Oct. 8.

Crime

Germantown: Engaged Citizens Spend Another Evening With The Captain

October 17, 2018 Elizabeth Leer

Police Capt. Anthony Ginaldi (pictured above) and Officer Joseph Lukaitis hosted the 39th Police District monthly Captain’s Meeting and Community Town Watch Meeting on Sept. 24 at Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Philadelphia, a few blocks

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