https://vimeo.com/65290671] Twenty-three Philadelphia schools are set to close, including University City High School and Alexander Wilson Elementary School, after a vote by the School Reform Commission. The decision was made last month due to the [continue reading…]
https://vimeo.com/65152765] Neighborhood tensions between the three sub-communities of Hilltop, Wynnefield and Parkside are a part of life growing up in the Overbrook community. Where someone lives is where his or her identity is rooted. “They [continue reading…]
[vimeo 65163182] As the school year comes to a close for students in the Philadelphia School District, some last days will be more somber than usual. The district’s plan to close 23 schools citywide, three of [continue reading…]
State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown’s office held its fourth annual prom dress giveaway at Greater Bible Way Temple this past weekend. Junior and senior high school students received prom dresses donated from women residents around [continue reading…]
[vimeo 64899413] Can an organization based on garnering friendships and providing a means for people to have fun after a hard day at work be philanthropic? For Sarah DeLucas, president of Major League Bocce, the answer [continue reading…]
Colored patio sets occupied by chatty groups of people line the block in front of the Market Street side of 30th Street Station. What was previously a parking lot became a success story after its [continue reading…]
One possibility that City Council is considering is the gradual application of the property tax reassessments throughout the course of three years. A bill proposed by Councilman Mark Squilla of the 1st District would do [continue reading…]
The students at Overbrook Elementary School took a non-traditional approach to improving their community for Earth Day. The students have been working on a community project, funded by a grant from The Picasso Project. The Picasso [continue reading…]
Since 1977, The Parkside Association of Philadelphia has been serving the West Parkside community and has recently relocated to the former office in the Carroll Park area at 5218 Master St. After the Carroll Park [continue reading…]
Even from the outside of 4014 Walnut St., you can hear the sound of beautiful music emitting from the Rotunda. With free admission and a small crowd of about 50 people, various forms of music [continue reading…]
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