West Philadelphia

https://vimeo.com/44258045] If it weren’t for the pristine, manicured lawns and cars parked on the streets, a walk down the 4800 block of Osage Street in West Philadelphia might lead to one to think the neighborhood

The 1400 block of Wanamaker Street in Carroll Park is described by its residents as being peaceful. However, as in many other places in the city, times are not easy in this neighborhood. There are

Sharon Wasko never thought of herself as an animal enthusiast until she walked a 150-pound mastiff as a favor for a friend. Wasko was an artist looking for jobs and began accepting more four-legged clients

Eun Kim is a fashionista who had been searching for good quality, high-end fashion accessories for a reasonable price. After countless journeys through several malls, outlet malls and department stores, she was left with only

There is never a shortage of cars on city streets, but you’d be hard pressed to find places that sell them–unless you wander into West Philadelphia. Central City Toyota, located at 4800 Chestnut St., prides

The New Africa Center, located at 4243 Lancaster Ave., is a museum and archive focused on preserving the American Muslim Community. Abdul Rahim Muhammad, 60, director of the Islamic Cultural Preservation and Information Council, opened

Nestled in between Girard Avenue and the redeveloped Richard Allen Homes lies the Althea Gibson Community Education and Tennis Center, an education and sports based program that services between 300 and 500 youths a year.

https://vimeo.com/43424358] Sounds of construction fill the once vacant building on 310 S. 48th St. in West Philadelphia, but this former grocery store is getting more than just a facelift. The Center for Culinary Enterprises found