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Chinatown: Efforts Underway to Address Safety Concerns Near Vine Street Expressway

April 3, 2018Easterling Evan

Initial planning has begun on measures to address pedestrian and vehicle safety concerns near the Vine Street Expressway, or Interstate-676, in Chinatown. The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, which is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning

North Philadelphia

Strawberry Mansion: For One Urban Rider, Growing Up Was Just Something Different

April 2, 2018Moore Kaitlyn and

The Fletcher Street stables are home. At least that’s how Jamil Prattis describes them. Prattis, 29, has been coming to Fletcher Street since he was 11 when his cousin taught him to ride. His first

Crime

Strawberry Mansion: A Family Man Who Helps Lead His Community

April 2, 2018Moore Kaitlyn and

For the past 54 years, Alfonso Glenn has lived in Strawberry Mansion. Born in the 1960s, Glenn has experienced decades of change, but still believes some of the same issues plague his community. Growing up

Hunting Park

Hunting Park: Kensington Pastor Unifies Church Communities Through Charity And Outreach

April 1, 2018Julia Clements and

In August 2009, Stephen Thompson was ordained as a pastor. Now a senior pastor at House of Triumph, located in Kensington, Thompson helps run community-oriented programs at the church. These programs include food outreach dinners twice

Arts and Entertainment

Germantown: Club LaRose Has Turned Into A Home And Hub For All

March 21, 2018Reed Margo

Chenet LaRose’s dream was to open a community hub in Philadelphia where he could teach people about his Haitian heritage, but his Club LaRose quickly turned into a popular jazz club. LaRose, a retired dentist,

Food

South Philadelphia: Co-op President Advances Local Food Access

March 20, 2018Moran Erin and

Jessica Calter, a South Philadelphia resident, is inspired by her neighbors’ willingness to come together to solve problems in the neighborhood — including access to local, healthy foods. Calter is the president of the South Philly

Center City

Politics: Advocacy Lawyer Fights For Those In And Exiting Foster Care

March 20, 2018Montague Jaya and

Jean Strout always wanted to work with children. A Maine native, Strout became a communications fellow for the Community Partnership School through Philly Fellows after graduating from Swarthmore College. After returning to Philadelphia from Harvard

Manayunk

Manayunk: Five Places to Go Out and See Live Music

March 20, 2018William Brown

Live music can transform a quiet bar or restaurant into an exciting and happening place. From full bands playing original music, to acoustic covers, to disc jockeys, here is is a list of five places

South Philadelphia

East Passyunk: Plenty of Gift Ideas Along East Passyunk Avenue

March 14, 2018Pukanecz Savannah and

East Passyunk Avenue is a popular shopping destination year-round and holidays are no exception. Whether your loved ones are interested in music, sweets or art, the variety of businesses along the avenue makes shopping easy.

Arts and Entertainment

Comedy: Former Ohio Comics Now Contributing To Local Communities

March 14, 2018Means George

Dorian Vasquez and Setoiyo Ekpo are both Philadelphia-based comedians by way of Columbus, Ohio. Each giving back to North Philadelphia residents in their own way, they just happen — by coincidence — to be helping

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