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Haddington and Cobbs Creek: Teaching the Philly Bop Dance at Community Libraries

June 28, 2017 James McCormick

On Saturday afternoons throughout the summer, the Cobbs Creek and Haddington branches of the Free Library of Philadelphia host Philly Bop dance classes. The bop is a style of dance that was popular in the

Kingsessing: AFRICOM Serves As Center Of African Immigrant Community

June 26, 2017 Max Buchdahl

Eric Edi arrived in the United States in 1999 from his native Ivory Coast during a turbulent time in many West African countries. Conflicts in countries such as Liberia, Sudan and Eritrea left many refugees

Spruce Hill: Musician Gets Personal At West Philly Porchfest

June 21, 2017 Erinn Kovar

Spenser Colmbs has a bachelor’s degree in advertising and a certificate in neuroscience from Temple University. He has a friendly, honest demeanor that helps make his day job as an insurance agent a little bit

Kingsessing: West Philly Waste Opens 2017 Season

June 20, 2017 Max Buchdahl

It was a mild Wednesday night at Kingsessing Park in West Philadelphia when a group of friends and nearby residents gathered to play a game of softball, thus beginning their weekly summer tradition. Ten years

Squirrel Hill: Paradise In Progress Contributes To The Urban Farming Movement

June 19, 2017 Erinn Kovar

Peggy Nowak has a house in West Philadelphia that sits next to the lot her old home used to be situated on. Since being torn down, Nowak reclaimed that land to create her idea of a lavish

Belmont: Bringing Authentic Jamaican Food to the Heart of West Philly

June 15, 2017 James McCormick

From a rural area in Manchester Parish, Jamaica to the bustling hustle of Lancaster Avenue in West Philadelphia, the Williams family is well known for making authentic and savory Jamaican cuisine. “We were the family

Parks and Recreation: Five Spots in Philly’s Urban Outdoors for Canoodling

June 7, 2017 Charles Frenette

Philadelphia is a city with around 10,000 acres of parks and plazas open to the public where the environments are conducive to romance and well, making out. Water Works There are lush gardens surrounding fountains in this historic landmark and gathering place on

Powelton Village: Cooking and Learning at Drexel University’s Dornsife Center

June 6, 2017 James McCormick

On the first night of June, residents from Powelton Village and Mantua attended a cooking class at Drexel University’s Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships, at Dornsife’s Community Wellness Hub. The cooking instruction was led by Alyssa

West Philadelphia: Five Eclectic Coffee Shops To Fit Your Mood

June 5, 2017 Erinn Kovar

West Philadelphia is blossoming as a haven for flocks of young professionals and new families who enjoy the duality of pseudo-neighborhood living paired with easy access to Center City. A few blocks west of University

Mantua: Neighborhood Bike Works Provides Mobility and Independence

June 1, 2017 James McCormick

Neighborhood Bike Works’ Summer Camp has grown significantly since its humble beginnings in 1996, now providing both kids and adults practical mechanical skills, development opportunities and the empowerment and ownership of a bicycle. The nonprofit bike education program,