Amateur Sports
Overbrook: High School Wrestler Reflects on Career, Friends, and Future
With the help of Beat the Streets, Daishawn Tilghman found a passion that will carry him on to college. [continue reading…]
West Philadelphia
Cedar Park
Cedar Park: Folk Herbalist Helps Black and Brown Communities
Folk herbalist and energy worker Desiree Thompson offers black and brown communities an opportunity at unconventional methods of healing. Clients go to Thompson’s shop, Nana Catherine’s Apothecary, for the array of services she can offer them that they otherwise not be able to get anywhere else in the city of Philadelphia. [continue reading…]
Government
Mill Creek: City Council Public Safety Committee Hears Testimony On Gun Violence
Community organizers testified about gun violence prevention programs [continue reading…]
Business
University City: The Fresh Grocer Closing After Nearly Two Decades
The Fresh Grocer on the corner of Walnut and 40th Street announced it is ending its tenancy in March after nearly 20 years in business. The University of Penn, who owns the location, announced that [continue reading…]
Community Meetings
Powelton Village: 16th Police District Hosts Town Hall Meeting on Crime and Safety
The 16th District of the Philadelphia Police Department hosted a town hall meeting at the Dornsife Center on Drexel’s campus on Feb. 18 to address concerns of residents in the area. Hosted by Capt. Christine [continue reading…]
Politics
West Philadelphia: Community Gathers to Discuss Gun Violence and Prevention
With homicide rates in Philadelphia up by 6% last year, residents in West Philadelphia are voicing their concerns about the gun violence in their neighborhood. More than 50 people attended the “Report to the People” [continue reading…]
Arts and Entertainment
Powelton Village: Tiny WPA Teaches Philadelphians Carpentry, Crafting, and Design
On any given Wednesday night, the Tiny WPA’s work space at 4017 Lancaster Ave. is bright and busy. Artwork and works-in-progress fill the walls and all available floor space. Downstairs, saws and other power tools [continue reading…]
Amateur Sports
Cobbs Creek: After Delay, Sims Rink Reopens With Skaters Eager to Hit the Ice
Sebastian Bttacavoli doesn’t like to wait. As an 11-year-old living with autism, waiting doesn’t come easily in everyday life. But after finding a niche playing goalie for the Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation’s 12 and [continue reading…]
Cobbs Creek
Cobbs Creek: Block Responds to Aftermath of Auto Shop Fire
John Robertson’s recent falling out with Alfred Christian of Al’s Auto Services in Cobb’s Creek potentially saved him thousands of dollars. Robertson, a West Philly resident for decades, who is now in his 80s, had [continue reading…]
Neighborhoods
Powelton Village: Green Line Cafe Owner Opened a Studio to Showcase Local Artists
Douglas Witmer is the co-founder of the coffee shop chain Green Line Cafe, with seven locations sprinkled throughout Philadelphia. However, he’s also an artist at heart and runs the Green Line Workspace art studio at [continue reading…]