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Spruce Hill: Hip City Veg Opens New Branch in West Philly

November 14, 2013

Fast food doesn’t have to be bad food. Hip City Veg opened its second restaurant, located on 40th Street across from Hamilton Village, on Oct. 11.  The vegan restaurant serves plant-based dishes in the form of

Education

West Philadelphia: A Beacon of Light for Expectant Mothers

November 8, 2013

https://vimeo.com/76840873] It happens all too often. A young woman finds out she is pregnant and does not know what to do. She does not know where to turn and who to ask for help. She

Arts and Entertainment

Powelton Village: New Sculpture Beautifies 40th Street

November 5, 2013

The People’s Emergency Center‘s mission is to nurture families, strengthen neighborhoods and advance change in West Philadelphia. “One of the suggestions, which came out of our recent neighborhood planning process, was the desire to turn up

Arts and Entertainment

Mantua: New Catholic School Education is Back at MHCC

November 5, 2013

https://vimeo.com/78027577] There are many reasons why community centers are great to have in the neighborhood. They are a safe place for children to go after school. They make more jobs in the area and also

Education

Spruce Hill: Wilson School Closes, Students and Principal Move to Lea School

November 4, 2013

The Alexander Wilson grade school on Woodland Avenue closed earlier this year along with 23 other Philadelphia public schools. Students were absorbed into the Henry C. Lea School on 47th Street, along with Principal Sonya Harrison,

Featured Stories

Spruce Hill: South 46th Street Celebrates 100 Years

October 28, 2013

[vimeo 76922863] On Sept. 7, 100 years of residency passed for the 500 block of South 46th Street. Neighbors marked the anniversary with their biggest block party to date. “This year was the first year we

Arts and Entertainment

Spruce Hill: Locust Moon Comics Fest Expands for Second Year

October 18, 2013

[vimeo 76491483] Locust Moon Comics held its second annual Comics Fest at the Rotunda Saturday, Oct.5. Comics ranged from the traditional Marvel characters to literary figures, military figures, animals and retro-inspired illustrations. Panelists also held discussions

Arts and Entertainment

Powelton Village: Tiberino Memorial Museum Going Strong

October 15, 2013

https://vimeo.com/75887874] The Tiberino dynasty has established an ongoing legacy in Philadelphia. As a familial collective of artists, they  have worked together to combat social issues and raise social awareness through their art. Most recently, that

Featured Stories

Spruce Hill: Veterans Shelter Combats Homelessness

October 7, 2013

https://vimeo.com/75730192] For struggling veterans in the city, the Philadelphia Veterans Comfort House is a welcome place to find assistance and temporary housing. The twin home on Baltimore Avenue started in 1994 as a place for cancer

Health

West Philadelphia: A Hidden Gem of Activism

October 4, 2013

[vimeo 75108245] On Lancaster Avenue, stands a gated storefront with the acronym “LAVA” on a sign next to the door.  Many people pass by the storefront daily but few venture inside or even know that it

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