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University City: Students Rally for Quality Education

May 3, 2013

[vimeo 65290738] The students in Philadelphia’s public school system want everyone to know their education should not be a victim of budget cuts. Philadelphia Student Union is home to some of these students from around the city

Education

University City: School Closings Create Mixed Emotions

May 3, 2013

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

Crime

Overbrook: Neighborhood Rivalries Left on the Court

May 1, 2013

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

Education

Overbrook: School Mergers Raise Concern for Youth Violence

May 1, 2013

[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

Carroll Park

Carroll Park: Prom Season Begins with Gown Giveaway

April 30, 2013

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

Amateur Sports

Northeast: Major League Bocce Coming to the Area

April 29, 2013

[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

University City

University City: The Porch at 30th Street Station Attracts Attention

April 28, 2013

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

Featured Stories

Axis Philly: University City Landlord Endorses Gradual Tax Increases

April 26, 2013

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

Arts and Entertainment

Overbrook: Elementary Students Report on Neighborhood Life

April 25, 2013

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

Carroll Park

Carroll Park: Organization Aids First Time Homebuyers

April 23, 2013

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

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